USC Armenian History Month

The Institute is pleased to share the official calendar for the third annual Armenian History Month at USC. Join us this April for a series of events celebrating Armenian history, culture, and contemporary conversations.

Opening Ceremony

Tuesday, April 7 | 12:00–2:00 PM
Location: Hahn Plaza (Tommy Trojan)
Kick off the month with remarks by Provost Andrew Guzman, a live dance performance, Armenian food, and more.

Armenian Folklore Workshop: A Song of a Thousand Voices

Thursday, April 9 | 6:30 PM
Location: USC Institute of Armenian Studies
Take part in an enchanting evening with Dr. Gohar Melikyan and Nare Babakhanian exploring Armenian folklore, storytelling, and the timeless tale of the Hazaran Blbul.

Naming Problems: From “Islamized” and “Hidden” to Muslim Armenians in Turkey

Thursday, April 16 | 6:30 PM
Location: USC Institute of Armenian Studies
Join Dr. Hrag Papazian for his first public lecture at the Institute as USC’s Turpanjian Early Career Chair in Contemporary Armenian Studies. Dr. Papazian will present on the topic of descendants of Armenians who were forced to convert to Islam during the Armenian Genocide and other periods of Ottoman and Turkish history.

The Ones Who Stayed: An Exhibition on Contemporary Armenian Life in Istanbul

Thursday, April 30 | 7:00 PM
Location: Atwater Village
Discover contemporary Armenian life in Istanbul through this photography exhibition by Institute Managing Director Maral Tavitian and Alexis Pazoumian.