Armenian History Month at USC
Celebrate Armenian History Month at USC with a series of exciting events hosted by USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies and USC Armenian Student Association (ASA). Kicking off with an opening ceremony on April 1st, join us for discussions, cultural performances, groundbreaking research, and more throughout the month. See the calendar of events below for details.
Calendar of Events
April 1 at 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Armenian History Month Opening Ceremony
Join us in kicking off Armenian History Month at USC, featuring remarks by USC President Carol Folt and former LA City Council President Paul Krekorian, an Armenian dance performance, delicious food, and more!
Where: USC Hahn Plaza (Tommy Trojan)
Parking: USC McCarthy Way Parking Structure
620 USC McCarthy Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089
April 5 at 10:00 AM
On the Cutting Edge of Science and Tech: CA and Armenia Together
A conference by USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies and Armenian Society of Fellows, featuring world-renowned scientists from institutions such as Stanford, CalTech, and Meta, who will share their work in astrophysics, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. The program will also highlight innovation between California and Armenia and the university’s role in tackling global challenges. RSVP
Where: USC Ginsburg Hall
1031 Downey Way Los Angeles, CA 90089
Parking: Downey Way Parking Structure
3667 McClintock Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089
April 11 at 10:00 AM
Undergraduate Armenian Studies Research Symposium
A symposium of original research presented by USC undergraduate students and recent graduates across a wide range of fields, providing a platform to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue and connect with peers and scholars. RSVP
Where: Ronald Tutor Campus Center, TCC 450 – The Forum
3607 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089
April 17 at 6:00 PM
Armenian Language Hour: Game Night
Join USC ASA for Armenian Language Hour at the Institute of Armenian Studies — Game Night edition. Come play mafia, blot, and durak to celebrate our shared heritage in a fun way, and in the Armenian language! Armenian speakers of all proficiency levels are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Where: USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies, DMC 351
3518 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089
April 23 at 7:00 PM
An ASA Success Story: A Conversation with Service Titan
Hosted by USC ASA, this special Trojian Talk event will feature a conversation with the co-founder of Service Titan, an Armenian-founded tech unicorn, spotlighting President Vahe Kuzoyan. The company’s two founders met through the USC and Stanford Armenian Student Associations (with Vahe being the former president of USC ASA), kickstarting their entrepreneurship journey. RSVP
Where: TBD
April 24 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day Candlelight Vigil
Hosted by USC ASA in collaboration UCLA ASA, this candlelight vigil will honor the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide and serve as a time for reflection, remembrance, and unity between the USC and UCLA communities. This year’s program will include a special poetry recital by artist and poet Karén Karslyan.
Where: UCLA Royce Hall
10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095
April 28 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Armenian Cultural Showcase
Hosted by USC ASA, this event at USC’s iconic Bovard Auditorium will feature student and community performances of Armenian culture and heritage. Attend with friends and family. RSVP
Where: USC Bovard Auditorium
3551 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089
April 30 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Collective Voices Launch
Hosted by USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies, this event will celebrate the launch of Collective Voices, an Institute-published zine featuring original writing and art about Artsakh. The program will include a conversation with the project team and readings from the publication.
Where: USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies, DMC 351
3518 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089