{"id":5159,"date":"2024-04-16T20:39:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T20:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/?p=5159"},"modified":"2024-10-28T18:07:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T18:07:41","slug":"armenian-history-month-draws-record-crowd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/2024\/04\/16\/armenian-history-month-draws-record-crowd\/","title":{"rendered":"Inaugural Armenian History Month at USC Draws Record Crowds and Showcases Armenian Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--article-hero \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--article-hero\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n<div class=\"inner-wrapper\">\n          \n<div class=\"f--field f--image\">\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n              \n      <img\n                            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History Month at USC Draws Record Crowds and Showcases Armenian Heritage<\/h1>\n\n\n<\/div>\n    \n    \n          <strong class=\"author-field\"><span >By<\/span>USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies<\/strong>\n    \n          <span class=\"post-date-field\">April 16, 2024<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--social-share \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--social-share\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n    <span class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list\" style=\"line-height: 32px;\">\n      <span class=\"title\">\n        Share\n      <\/span>\n                        <a class=\"a2a_button_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/#copy_link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"Link\">\n            <span class=\"a2a_svg a2a_s__default a2a_s_copy_link\">\n              <svg height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" width=\"19\" 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https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-1-Carol-Folt-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-1-Carol-Folt-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-1-Carol-Folt-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-1-Carol-Folt-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-1-Carol-Folt-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-1-Carol-Folt-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">USC President Carol Folt share her thoughts during the Armenian Heritage month kickoff, April 4, 2024. (Photo\/Gus Ruelas)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USC President Dr. Carol Folt launched Armenian History Month with a resonant speech: &#8220;Today we come together as one Trojan Family to celebrate the heritage of Armenian Americans on this campus and in this country.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">President Folt highlighted the achievements of Armenian alumni, staff, and faculty members throughout the years, citing examples such as the renowned former Dean of Engineering and Provost, Dr. Zohrab Kaprielian, after whom Kaprielian Hall is named, and the work of the USC Institute of Armenian Studies in advancing scholarship and cultivating Armenian heritage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She concluded with a quote from William Saroyan, emphasizing the spirit of Armenian culture and encouraging attendees to engage in learning and discovery throughout Armenian History Month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5441 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-2-Shushan-Karapetian-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-2-Shushan-Karapetian-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-2-Shushan-Karapetian-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-2-Shushan-Karapetian-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-2-Shushan-Karapetian-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-2-Shushan-Karapetian-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-2-Shushan-Karapetian-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-2-Shushan-Karapetian-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Dr. Shushan Karapetian, Director of the USC Dornsife Institute of Armenian Studies, reflected on the grand narratives in Armenian history and the contributions of the Armenian diaspora across millennia, showcasing stories of resilience, innovation, and cultural exchange. She highlighted the visionary Los Angeles Armenians who founded the Institute nearly twenty years ago and their commitment to &#8220;an academic unit with the resources and brainpower of a university that would make sense of contemporary developments in the Armenian story, and more importantly, help shape the future of the Armenian experience.&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her speech emphasized the multifaceted nature of Armenian history and its enduring relevance in shaping global narratives and identities. &#8220;I hope that by the end of the month, every Trojan will have an Armenian story to share that won&#8217;t end on April 30 but will lead to new beginnings for the future,&#8221; concluded Dr. Karapetian.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5445 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-5-Lernazangs-Ani-Hovsepyan-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-5-Lernazangs-Ani-Hovsepyan-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-5-Lernazangs-Ani-Hovsepyan-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-5-Lernazangs-Ani-Hovsepyan-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-5-Lernazangs-Ani-Hovsepyan-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-5-Lernazangs-Ani-Hovsepyan-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-5-Lernazangs-Ani-Hovsepyan-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-5-Lernazangs-Ani-Hovsepyan-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>An energizing performance by Lernazang, a cultural collective and performance ensemble whose mission is to strengthen Armenian cultural heritage in Los Angeles, captivated the audience with a vibrant display of traditional Armenian music and dance. Three Trojans\u2014two students and a USC Institute of Armenian Studies staff member\u2014are among their members.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her closing remarks, Mane Berikyan, Vice President of the USC Armenian Students&#8217; Association, expressed her excitement for the historic moment: &#8220;Today, we made history. Together, we marked the beginning of the first-ever Armenian History Month at USC\u2014a now annual tradition that USC will recognize and honor for the years to come.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5443 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-4-Mane-Berikyan-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-4-Mane-Berikyan-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-4-Mane-Berikyan-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-4-Mane-Berikyan-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-4-Mane-Berikyan-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-4-Mane-Berikyan-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-4-Mane-Berikyan-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/armenian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/107\/2024\/05\/Photo-4-Mane-Berikyan-1200x800.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The success of the opening ceremony sets a promising tone for the remainder of Armenian History Month, with a lineup of engaging events and activities planned to further explore and celebrate Armenian history, culture, and identity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information and a full schedule of events, please see the USC events calendar at the following link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.usc.edu\/armenian-history-month\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/calendar.usc.edu\/armenian-history-month<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The USC Dornsife <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute of Armenian Studies is a research institute at the University of Southern California with a mission to cultivate and promote Armenian narratives and communities through innovative research, education, and outreach.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":139,"featured_media":5442,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5159","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-institute-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - 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