Fragments of a Lost Homeland: Remembering Armenia Book Talk

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brothersDate: Wednesday, March 9th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Guilford Free Library

Professor Armen Marsoobian is giving an illustrated talk about his recent book, Fragments of a Lost Homeland: Remembering Armenia. Armen T. Marsoobian is a professor of philosophy at Southern Connecticut State University and chairperson of the Philosophy Department.

You should attend if you like photography and want to hear about what life was like for Armenians 100 years ago during the Ottoman Empire. The book, along with a second companion photography book, Dildilian Brothers – Memories of a Lost Armenian Home: Photography and the Story of an Armenian Family in Anatolia, 1888-1923 released last month in Turkey, will be available for purchase.

 

 

Stone Age of Armenia

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Stone Age of Armenia

Smith, A., T. Bagoyan, I. Gabrielyan, R. Pinhasi, B. Gasparyan (in press for 2014). Late Chalcolithic and Medieval Archaeobotanical Remains from Areni-1 (Birds’ Cave), Armenia. In Stone Age of Armenia: A Guide-book to the Stone Age Archaeology in the Republic of Armenia, edited by Boris Gasparyan and Makoto Arimura, pp. 233–260. Monograph of the JSPS-Bilateral Joint Research Project, Kanazawa University Press, Tokyo.

Gasparyan, B., C. P. Egeland, D. S. Adler, R. Pinhasi, P. Glauberman and H. Haydosyan. 2014. The Middle Paleolithic Occupation ofArmenia: Summarizing Old and New Data. In Stone Age of Armenia: A Guide-book to the Stone Age Archaeology in the Republic of Armenia, edited by Boris Gasparyan and Makoto Arimura, pp. 65–105. Monograph of the JSPS-Bilateral Joint Research Project, Kanazawa University Press, Tokyo.

Gasparyan, B., D. S. Adler, C. P. Egeland and K. Azatyan. 2014. Recently Discovered Lower Paleolithic Sites of Armenia. In Stone Age of Armenia: A Guide-book to the Stone Age Archaeology in the Republic of Armenia, edited by Boris Gasparyan and Makoto Arimura, pp. 37–64. Monograph of the JSPS-Bilateral Joint Research Project, Kanazawa University Press, Tokyo.

American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) Funding Opportunities

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ARISC Graduate Fellowships
The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) announces the availability of US graduate fellowships in support of research in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and/or Georgia). Awards will be made for a maximum of $1500 each. Projects in all fields in the social sciences, humanities and related sciences are eligible. Proposals will be judged on their quality and on the potential of the research to strengthen scholarship on the South Caucasus. The purpose of the fellowship is to help cover travel and/or living expenses in the South Caucasus. During his/her stay in the South Caucasus, the fellow is expected to give an ARISC-sponsored presentation on a subject related to his/her research. The fellow will acknowledge ARISC in any publication that emerges from the research carried out during the fellowship.
Application requirements: Please send a complete application including the application form, a project statement of not more than 3 pages, work schedule, budget, and curriculum vitae, by Friday, December 18, 2015, to info@arisc.org. Two letters of recommendation must also be submitted. All information must be received by Friday, December 18, 2015, in order for the applicant to be considered for the fellowship, as well as in any presentations of the research results.
For details, eligibility, and to download the application form, please visit here.

ARISC Junior Research Fellowship 
The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC) announces the availability of US graduate student, postdoctoral and junior scholar fellowships in support of research and mentoring activities in the South Caucasus (Armenia, Azerbaijan, and/or Georgia). The goals of the fellowship are 1) to support research in and the study of the South Caucasus; 2) to select, recognize and financially support individuals early in their careers who demonstrate high potential to contribute to research in this region; 3) to support a mentoring relationship that will both develop the academic skills of the mentee and strengthen ties between the US and host country. Projects in all fields in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences are eligible, but all projects must include one or more undergraduate and/or graduate students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and/or Georgia as research assistants/participants. Research awards will be made for a maximum of $4000 each to help cover travel, living, and research expenses in the South Caucasus. For ARISC grant purposes, mentoring is understood to involve integrating a local scholar into a research project in a fundamental way that involves cultivating skills and knowledge of methods that will contribute to the professional development of the local scholar. Proposals will be judged on their quality and on the potential of the research to strengthen scholarship on the South Caucasus.

Application requirements: Please send a complete application including the application form, a project statement of not more than 1500 words, work schedule, budget, and curriculum vitae, by Wednesday, December 23, 2015, to info “at” arisc.org. Three letters of recommendation must also be submitted.  Letters of recommendation should be sent directly from your referee via email to info “at” arisc.org. All information must be received by Wednesday, December 23, 2015, in order for the applicant to be considered for the fellowship.
This fellowship is supported with a grant from the US Department of Education.
For details, eligibility, and to download the application form, please visit here.

ARISC Collaborative Heritage Management in Armenia Grant
Date Due: December 18, 2015. 

The American Research Institute of the South Caucasus invites proposals from collaborative teams in support of the preservation and conservation of the Republic of Armenia’s archaeological and historical heritage. This ARISC program, generously funded by Project Discovery!, seeks to foster joint work between American and Armenian scholars and institutions dedicated to the proper curation and preservation of heritage materials such as artifacts, sites, and manuscripts. Successful applications will demonstrate substantive collaborations that not only contribute to heritage conservation but also demonstrate efforts to build capacity and enhance local knowledge of current techniques and approaches to heritage management. These grants require active participation of both American and Armenian principal investigators in all aspects of the collaborative project.Examples of potential projects include:

  • Restoration of threatened archaeological remains
  • Stabilization of historical resources
  • Long-term protection for archaeological sites or historical monuments
  •  Curation and permanent exhibition of heritage materials
  • Cataloging and recording of collections
  • Digitization of heritage materials for wider public access
  • Enhancement of conservation lab facilities
  • Advanced training for specialists

Given the level of funding, these awards can also be used as seed grants to demonstrate the feasibility of a pilot program and/or in concert with funds from parallel sources.

Grantees will be required to either give a talk or run a workshop pertinent to the subject of the grant while in Armenia.

For details, eligibility, and to download the application form, please visit here.
ARISC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or status as a covered veteran.

Tantilizing Traditional Delicacies

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armenian_cookingDate: Sunday, October 25, 2015
Time: 2:00pm
Location:
West Hartford Libraries | Noah Webster Library
20 South Main Street W. Hartford

Cooking Demonstration, Music, and Food Tasting

Recipes have been adapted for preparation in your home kitchen with available ingredients and methods. The demonstration will be followed by a sample tasting accompanied by traditional music played live on the OUD. Registration required by October 18.

westharfordlibrary.org | Online Registration is suggested, or call 1 (860) 561 6990
FREE Parking: Bring your ISHAM Garage ticket for validation.

 

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.

westharfordlibrary.org | Online Registration is suggested, or call 1 (860) 561 6990
FREE Parking: Bring your ISHAM Garage ticket for validation.

 

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

westharfordlibrary.org | Online Registration is suggested, or call 1 (860) 561 6990
FREE Parking: Bring your ISHAM Garage ticket for validation.

 

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.

westharfordlibrary.org | Online Registration is suggested, or call 1 (860) 561 6990
FREE Parking: Bring your ISHAM Garage ticket for validation.

 

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.

westharfordlibrary.org | Online Registration is suggested, or call 1 (860) 561 6990
FREE Parking: Bring your ISHAM Garage ticket for validation.

 

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

westharfordlibrary.org | Online Registration is suggested, or call 1 (860) 561 6990
FREE Parking: Bring your ISHAM Garage ticket for validation.