International
First Pan-Armenian Chess Olympiad brings together 40 ranked players
The first Pan-Armenian Chess Olympiad that recently took place in Yerevan was co-sponsored by AGBU and held as part of the "One Nation, One Culture" Festival.
Armenian American signs on with Yerevan basketball team
Christine Kepenkian of Burbank, Calif. and recent graduate of California State University at Bakersfield signed a professional contract with Hatis Yerevan's women's basketball team.
Arts & Culture
Story of family and nation: "Armenia lost, remembered, regained"
In the weeks before the September 21-Independence Day release of Family of Shadows: A Century of Murder, Memory, and the Armenian American Dream (HarperCollins), Rachel Goshgarian phoned the author, Garin Hovannisian, in Yerevan, Armenia, for a conversation.
Peter Balakian’s Ziggurat, a book of poems, to be out Sept. 11
In his first book of poems since his highly praised June-tree: New and Selected Poems 1974-2000, Peter Balakian continues to define himself as one of the most distinctive voices of his generation.
Author Chris Bohjalian making literary strides
National
PFA’s Armenia-Diaspora report presented in Glendale
Policy Forum Armenia (PFA) presented its State of the Nation Report on "Armenia-Diaspora Relations: 20 Years since Independence," representing a critique of Diaspora's involvement in Armenia, on August 28 in Glendale.
AGBU internship program brings 31 students to New York
In its 23rd season, The New York Student Internship Program involves young people from Armenia, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, France, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, the United States, and Uzbekistan
University of St. Thomas publishes Genocide conference proceedings
Students from seven countries take Zoryan's Genocide prevention course in Toronto
30 Armenian Americans visit national sites in Lebanon and Syria
Armenia
Paros Lighthouse Foundation serves Armenia's poorest families
Operating two overflowing warehouses on opposite sides of the world, Zuhrab and Seta Ghazarian are the power couple behind the Paros Lighthouse Charitable Foundation.
Fuller Center, Marriott Armenia partner for rural housing project
Armenia Marriott Hotel 20 staff members joined Fuller Center for Housing Armenia beneficiary family Davtyans at the building site in the village of Ashnak, Aragatsotn region by celebrating the start of "Millard Fuller Legacy Build 2010" week, during which 100 homes will be dedicated around the world, 2 of which - in Armenia.
Armenia Fund USA works to expand its telehealth initiative
Community
Diana Hadjetian donates $25000 to ARS Centennial Fund
The Armenian Relief Society, Inc. announced that Mrs. Diana Hadjetian of Montreal, Canada has increased her donation to the ARS Centennial Fund to the sum of $25,000. The donation was made in memory of her late husband Dicran Hadjetian, who passed away unexpectedly in March 2008, much to the grief and sorrow of his family, friends and community.
Washington Post endorses Jamgochian for Maryland State Assembly
Maryland State Assembly candidate Hrant Jamgochian recently received the coveted endorsement of the Washington Post in the tightly contested Democratic primary in Bethesda.
Al Kaprielian reigns as ultimate meteorologist
In sixth season, Eastern Diocese's Ararat Center continues successful growth
Commentary
Getting adjusted to electronic age
Veteran journalist Tom Vartabedian discusses the challenges and opportunities offered by quickly evolving computer gadgets
A most unforgettable character: Dr. John Markarian and founding of Haigazian
Hagop Terjimanian recalls the life and legacy of Dr. John Markarian who led the Haigazian University since its founding in 1955 until 1966 and again between 1971 and 1982.
International
David Nalbandian: I really enjoy being back on the court
The Armenian Reporter's Emil Sanamyan asked the Argentine Armenian professional tennis player about his trip to Armenia and expectations from the U.S. Open tennis championship now underway.
Report: $25 mln in U.S. aid to Karabakh unspent
Since 1998 successive U.S. Administrations have spent $36 million in aid to Nagorno Karabakh out of $61 million that Congress intended, according to a review by the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
Fresno welcomes Sister City delegation from Etchmiadzin
Video: Hrant Jamgochian discusses local concerns
An Armenian American running in Sept. 14 election for the Maryland state assembly presents his views to voters on Montgomery County Community Television. For more info go to www.GoJamgo.com.
Elsewhere
Hrant Jamgochian..
"health policy director for United Way Worldwide, possesses timely expertise. His knowledge of the recent national health care overhaul could help bring more federal dollars and assistance to Maryland," says Bethesda-area newspaper in its endorsement of Jamgochian. (Maryland Gazette) [posted on: September 01, 2010]
Hrant Jamgochian..
"is an impressively smart, politically savvy health policy expert who could have a real impact" as Bethesda delegate in Maryland legislature (Washington Post) [posted on: August 23, 2010]
Christine Kepenekian..
the former CalState-Bakersfield basketballer who recently joined Armenia's national team, signs on with Yerevan's Hatis club (GoRunners.com) [posted on: August 23, 2010]
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Latest articles
1. Armenian American signs on with Yerevan basketball team
2. Paros Lighthouse Foundation serves Armenia's poorest families
3. PFA’s Armenia-Diaspora report presented in Glendale
4. Diana Hadjetian donates $25000 to ARS Centennial Fund
5. Washington Post endorses Jamgochian for Maryland State Assembly
6. AGBU internship program brings 31 students to New York
7. Al Kaprielian reigns as ultimate meteorologist
8. First Pan-Armenian Chess Olympiad brings together 40 ranked players
9. Story of family and nation: "Armenia lost, remembered, regained"
10. Fuller Center, Marriott Armenia partner for rural housing project
