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              October 2007 • Vol. 29, No. 1 (99)

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Students Travel to Armenia on Fifth Armenia Summer Study Trip Sponsored by Armenian Studies

ASO Holds Elections for New Executive Officers for 2007-2008

Affirmation on the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide

Guest Instructors Teach Armenian Language and Studies Courses

Director Patrick Cazals Presents New Films on Mamoulian and Paradjanov

Obituaries-Charlie Keyan and Matthew Maroot

Armenians on the Internet

ASO Holds Elections for New Executive Officers for 2007-2008

L to R: Treasurer, Pateel Mekhitarian; Vice-President, Jennifer Torosian; President, Knar Mekhitarian; Secretary, Gayane Frnzyan; and Public Relations, Arman Kalamkarian.

The Armenian Students Organization (ASO) held its first meeting of the fall semester on Thursday, September 13. The first order of business was the election of officers for the new year.

The new officers were interviewed regarding their ideas and plans about the upcoming year.

The interview with the new executive officers follows.

TAMAR DER KEVORKIAN
Staff Writer

President: Knar Mekhitarian
Major: Business Accounting
Minor: Armenian Studies
Senior

Why did you run for executive office?
Running for office has always interested me and has been something I have always wanted to do. Last semester I was the Public Relations officer and it was a lot of fun, but this time around it will be a lot better!


What do you plan to bring to A.S.O this year?
 My main focus this year is to have fun, inviting all interested students on campus to join. There are a lot of Armenians on campus, and this is a great opportunity for everyone to meet one another. We will also be doing several fundraisers that will benefit non-profit organizations in Armenia, as well as collaborating with Armenian clubs at other universities. We have a lot of fun things in mind for the club this year, and we hope that students on campus are as excited as we are! Everyone is welcome to join!



Vice President: Jennifer Torosian
Major: Business
Minor: Armenian Studies
Senior

Why did you run for executive office?
Due to prior commitments, including being a member of a time-consuming social sorority, I never had the chance to be a big part of A.S.O., but this year I found the time. I was always active in Fresno State’s Armenian community such as going to the lectures, taking Armenian Studies courses and being a member of A.S.O.


What do you plan to bring to A.S.O. this year?
Personally, I plan on offering my prior experience of fund-raising in my sorority to A.S.O. I feel I can bring my knowledge of activities such as a “Penny Drive” to raise money for projects for A.S.O. I have many new ideas that I want to bring to the club.



Treasurer: Pateel Mekhitarian
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Armenian Studies and Spanish Studies
Sophomore

Why did you run for executive office?
I was on the executive last year and I love to be a part of the Armenian community at Fresno State. I want to get all the Armenians on campus participating in our organization.”


What do you plan to bring to A.S.O. this year?
 I would love to have all the Armenian students meet and get to know each other. Primarily, this year, I would like to see A.S.O. help Armenia by fundraising.



Public Relations: Arman Kalamkarian
Major: Physical Therapy
Minor: Armenian Studies
Sophomore

Why did you run for executive office?
 I wanted to be a part of the Armenian community and life on campus. I felt I could offer a lot to A.S.O. and I plan on working hard to make this year the best for A.S.O.


What do you plan to bring to A.S.O this year?
I plan to help organize fun activities and try to get as many people involved as possible.