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Gold and Glory – Manuscript Illuminations in Medieval Armenia

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gold_gloryDate: Thursday, October 22, 2015
Time: 7:00pm
Location:
West Hartford Libraries | Noah Webster Library
20 South Main Street W. Hartford

Presenter: Dr. Fran Altvater, Associate Professor of Art History, University of Hartford specializing in medieval art and architecture.

Manuscripts flourished in the periods between 1000 and 1500 as a distinctive Armenian identity, combining the unique alphabet, theology and culture of the region.

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Ararat Film Screening & Discussion

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Ararat (2002)Date: Thursday, October 15, 2015
Time: 6:00pm
Location:
West Hartford Libraries | Noah Webster Library
20 South Main Street W. Hartford

From the Academy Award®-nominated director Atom Egoyan
and featuring an all-star cast, ARARAT is the acclaimed cinematic masterpiece about a tragic historical event, a country in denial, and a people yearning for the truth.

Run time 115 mins. Rated: R

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Historic Armenia After 100 Years Presentation with Matthew Karanian

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mathew_karanianDate: Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Time: 7:00pm
Location: West Hartford Libraries | Noah Webster Library
20 South Main Street W. Hartford

Presenter: Author/Photographer Mathew Karanian

Celebrates the heritage of the ancient land that is known today as “Western Armenia”, and which for the past century has been located within the modern Republic of Turkey. This illustrated presentation tells of the survival of the Armenian nation in this ancient land.

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Music Lecture and Recital: Armenian Composers from the 19th-21st Century

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Anna HayrapetyanDate: Saturday, October 10, 2015
Time: 2:00pm
Location: West Hartford Libraries | Noah Webster Library
20 South Main Street W. Hartford

Presenter: Anna Hayrapetyan is an active concert soloist who’s bright soprano performances have impressed audiences acrosss the globe.

Including: Narekatsi, Komitas, Khachaturyan, Mirzoyan and others.

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10.01.15 Rug Making Traditions | Armenian Jewelry Designs

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arkelian rugDate: Thursday, October 1, 2015
Time: 6:30pm
Location:
West Hartford Libraries | Noah Webster Library
20 South Main Street W. Hartford

Rug Making Traditions
An overview and demonstration
Presenter: Hayk Oltaci, Master rug maker and restorer with more than 35 years in ateliers of Istanbul, Strasbourg, Paris and New York.

Armenia Jewelry Designs
Traditional Design Motifs Through The Ages
Presenter: Armen of Armeny Custom Jewelry Designs

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09.10.15 – 10.18.15 Bearing Witness to the Lost History of an Armenian Family

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marsoobian_exhibitDate: September 10, 2015
Time: 5:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Lyman Center Lobby Gallery Southern Connecticut State University

“Bearing Witness to the Lost History of an Armenian Family through the Lens of the Dildilian Brothers”

This will be on display in the Lyman Center Lobby Gallery at Southern Connecticut State University from Sept. 10 to Oct. 18.  The images, from SCSU Philosophy Professor Armen Marsoobian’s extraordinary family collection, tell the story of his family against the backdrop of events that included a war that ravaged the world and a collapsing empire. 

At the exhibition’s opening reception on Sept. 10, from 5-8 p.m., Professor Marsoobian will talk about the exhibit, and SCSU President Mary A. Papazian will present the SCSU President’s Medal to special guest Ruben Mirzakhanyan, rector of Armenian State Pedagogical University after Khachatur Abovyan, in recognition of his commitment to enhancing the quality of education in Armenia by establishing international exchange partnerships with Southern and other institutions in Europe and beyond. 

 

Fullbright Opportunity in Armenia

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Armenia Award #6125: All Disciplines
This opportunity in Armenia gives scholars the opportunity to teach, research, or both for four to ten months at one of several possible host institutions. Candidates may also propose a Flex award, meaning a project completed over multiple, short-term stays abroad. This award is open to academics and appropriately qualified professionals, and a PhD is required.

Applications are sought in all appropriate disciplines, but applications in the following disciplines are preferred:

• American Literature
• American Studies
• Architecture
• Area Studies
• Creative Writing
• Economics
• Education
• Information Sciences
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Medical Sciences
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Administration
• Public/Global Health
• TEFL
• Urban Planning

 

Please also visit the 2016-17 Catalog of Awards to learn more about the opportunities available worldwide in this year’s competition. For most awards, English is sufficient for teaching and foreign language proficiency is only needed to the extent required by the proposed research project, if applicable.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and, depending on individual award requirements, hold a Ph.D. or appropriate professional/terminal degree at the time of application. The application deadline is August 3, 2015. 

For eligibility factors, detailed application guidelines and review criteria, please visit our website. Our webinars are also a valuable resource, and a complete schedule of upcoming and archived presentations can be found here.