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Friday, July 11, 2014

Recent Articles from The Armenian Weekly... Margarita ‘Arishata’ Pozoyan: A Rising Star Obama Nominates Richard Mills for Ambassadorship to Armenia Amb. Evans Completes Sail Across Atlantic in Support of COAF Kids AUA to Modernize Student Services with $465,000 Grant from ASHA Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (July 5, 2014) Presbyterian Church Adopts Resolution on Armenian Genocide Centennial Search Armenian Weekly

Margarita ‘Arishata’ Pozoyan: A Rising Star Special for the Armenian Weekly “Without music, life would be a mistake,” said Friedrich Nietzsche. Several months ago, in an attempt to rectify the mistaken path of my life, I started surfing through YouTube in search of quality music. Somehow I stumbled upon a video of the Russian-Armenian singing sensation Margarita Pozoyan. Her vocals were captivating. With each passing song, her voice kept getting better and better. Pozoyan performing “I do not reflect upon my success or victories,” Pozoyan would tell me. “I’m just glad that I have made it thus far without any form of sponsorship or financial support.” Aside from performing in numerous countries and on different stages, Pozoyan also composes her own songs. The beginning During the Great War, Margarita’s great grandparents moved from Akhalkalaki to the village of Otradnaya near the city of Krasnodar in Russia. When she was 2 years old, her family moved from Krasnodar to Artyomovsk in Ukraine. ... Read More »          • Email to a friend • Article Search •

Obama Nominates Richard Mills for Ambassadorship to Armenia WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Richard M. Mills, Jr. as Ambassador to Armenia, on July 10. Mills will replace current Ambassador John Heffern if his nomination is confirmed. “I am grateful that these impressive individuals have chosen to dedicate their talents to serving the American people at this important time for our country.  I look forward to working with them in the months and years ahead,” President Obama was quoted as saying in regards to his nominees, Mills among them. Richard M. Mills, Jr. Mills is a career member of the Foreign Service. He recently served as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon (2012-2014). Previous to that post, he served as Deputy Chief of Mission and Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Valetta, Malta (2010-2012). In the past, Mills served as Senior Democracy Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq (2009-2010), Political Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in London... Read More »          • Email to a friend • Article Search •

Amb. Evans Completes Sail Across Atlantic in Support of COAF Kids NEW YORK—Former U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Evans arrived in Portugal on June 14 after an adventurous sailing expedition on the 43-foot yacht “Happy Destiny” in support of the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF). This represented the very first trans-Atlantic crossing on a sailboat for Evans, as well as his fellow crew members Ray Smith, Randal Wright, and Don Kneedler. “Happy Destiny” departed from Portsmouth, Va., on May 3 making port in Bermuda and the Azores, and finally landing in southern Portugal, having successfully completed a 3,260-mile journey. “Happy Destiny” departed from Portsmouth, Va., on May 3 making port in Bermuda and the Azores, and finally landing in southern Portugal, having successfully completed a 3,260-mile journey. “It is necessary to take risks, but important to prepare for coping with any situation,” Evans said. “A good team can deal with any problem if there is trust and loyalty between members. Never give up in pursuing your goal, but... Read More »          • Email to a friend • Article Search •

AUA to Modernize Student Services with $465,000 Grant from ASHA YEREVAN—The American University of Armenia (AUA) recently received a grant for $465,000 from the American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) to create the AUA Student Services/Student Excellence Center—a modernized space aimed at encouraging collaborative learning, offering up-to-date technological resources, and providing an increased scope of student support services. A rendering of what the Mihran and Elizabeth Agbabian Hall may look like post-renovation. With the launch of AUA’s undergraduate programs in 2013, growth in the student body, especially in the international student population, has already begun and will continue over the coming years. Thanks to the support of ASHA, the American University of Armenia will be able to maximize the use of its facilities to support the growing student body, as well as the greater public, with a comprehensive system of services. The AUA Student Services/Student Excellence Center will be comprised of the Information Desk, the... Read More »          • Email to a friend • Article Search •

Uncle Garabed’s Notebook (July 5, 2014) Hungarian Proverb Good coffee should be black as the devil, hot as hell, and sweet as a kiss. Committee Work Individuals can create music, literature, and paintings, but it takes a whole nation to come up with a language. From the Trivia File It has been alleged that as a young man in London in 1914, Ho Chi Minh worked for Escoffier as a trainee pastry chef. Why Study? The more we study, the more we know. The more we know, the more we forget. The more we forget, the less we know. The less we know, the less we forget. The less we forget the more we know. So why study? Quirky Limerick Two starry-eyed reckless young beaux Were held up and robbed of their cleaux. While the weather is hot They won’t miss them a lot— But what will they do when it sneaux? Tribute to Khoren Apkarian (1930-2014) Considering the type of person he was, and the kind of life he led, it was not his style to expire in bed from illness or old age. Rather, it is fitting that he made his exit in an... Read More »          • Email to a friend • Article Search •

Presbyterian Church Adopts Resolution on Armenian Genocide Centennial On Fri., June 20, some 600 commissioners to the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA), meeting in Detroit, Mich., adopted with near unanimity a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide and adopting the 2015 church calendar designating April 26 as the day for its observance. It also directed the church’s Mission Agency to prepare educational and liturgical resources for member churches in preparation for the event. Presbytrerian Church adopts resolution on 100th anniversary of Armenian Genocide This historic resolution, which was the first of its kind for a major American church body, was adopted by the 1.8 million-member church. It originated in the local presbyteries of Los Ranchos (Anaheim, Calif.), Chicago, and Palisades (New Jersey), and was sent on to the national body for adoption. Two overture advocates who played a vital role in this regard were Rev. Dr. Christine Chakoian (Chicago Presbytery) and Rev. Dr. Vartkes Kassouni (Los Ranchos Presbytery). Dr.... Read More »          • Email to a friend • Article Search •

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