Armenia News Bulletin 04-30-09

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Meronq TV Program on H1 Channel to Feature AGBU Board Members & Trustee

We are pleased to announce that the Armenian television program, “Meronq,” on the Armenia’s H1 Channel will broadcast a segment featuring AGBU Central Board Members Vasken Yacoubian and Yervant Zorian, and AGBU Council of Trustees Member Karnig Yacoubian during the following schedule.

Date	Channel	Yerevan Time
April 30,2009 THURSDAY	H1 (Public TV) local	10:40
April 30,2009 THURSDAY	H1 Satellite Channel	15:00

The program will be repeated on:

Date	Channel	Yerevan Time
May 2,2009 SATURDAY	H1 (Public TV) local	09:30
May 2,2009 SATURDAY	H1 Satellite Channel	10:20
May 3,2009 SUNDAY	H1 Satellite Channel	01:15

We hope that you will tune in and feel free to pass on this information to your friends.

Armenia News Bulletin 04-29-09

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AGBU YP Message from the Armenian Genocide Commemoration Event in Times SquareYP

Message delivered by AGBU Young Professionals of Greater New York Committee Member Natalie Gabrelian (pictured above)

April 26, 2009 — 94th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, Times Square, New York, NY

“Ninety four years ago, one of the great atrocities of the 20th century began. Each year, we pause to remember the 1.5 million Armenians who were subsequently massacred or marched to their death in the final days of the Ottoman Empire. The Meds Yeghern must live on in our memories, just as it lives on in the hearts of the Armenian people.” – US President Barack Obama

Some ninety-four plus days ago, one of the most historic presidential terms began.

AUA President Dr. Haroutune Armenian Announces Retirement

Via an email from the American University of Armenia (AUA) Press Office we receive the following news about the AGBU-funded institution:

American University of Armenia President Dr. Haroutune K. Armenian announced his retirement at the April 20 meeting of the University’s Board of Trustees. He will continue to serve during the search for a new president.

Armenia News Bulletin 04-27-09

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Armenia News Bulletin 04-23-09

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Armenia News Bulletin 04-22-09

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Armenia News Bulletin 04-20-09

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AGBU Appeals to Members & Friends to Support Italian Earthquake Victims

From the AGBU Press Office:

AGBU encourages its members, friends and the public to donate to its special Italian Earthquake Relief Fund, which will ensure that the people impacted by the April 6 earthquake in central Italy will be able to recover as quickly as possible.

With 295 confirmed dead, hundreds injured and 30,000 people homeless, this devastating natural disaster has wreaked havoc in the region and created a large humanitarian crisis. Charitable organizations the world over are rushing to provide emergency shelter, food and counseling to those affected by the earthquake, and Italian leaders have been working to soothe the fears of those bracing for the aftershocks.

“As a people who have seen firsthand the destruction an earthquake can have on the fabric of a country, our hearts go out to the Italian people. We also remember that Italy was one of the first countries to rush to the assistance of Armenia after the 1988 Gyumri earthquake and, as Armenians, we feel compelled to help our friends in their great time of need, as they did for us,” AGBU President Berge Setrakian said.

Those interested in donating to AGBU’s special Italian Earthquake fund can send their checks to AGBU Italian Earthquake Relief, 55 East 59th Street, New York, NY 10022 or donate online 24 hours a day at www.agbu.org/italianearthquake.

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