Upcoming Events

Education, Peace, & Bridge-Building Role of Middle East Christianity, A Contemporary and Critical Perspective ~ Monday, March 3, 2025 ~ In-Person (Columbia University)
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Haigazian University, the lecture examines how Christian communities in the Middle East have historically and actively contributed to education, healthcare, and social...

22nd Annual Graduate Student Colloquium in Armenian Studies ~ Friday, February 21, 2025 ~ In-Person (UCLA Royce Hall)
Please join the Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures for the upcoming 22nd annual Graduate Student Colloquium in Armenian Studies.

The United States and the Armenian Genocide: History, Memory, Politics ~ Wednesday, February 19, 2025 ~ In-Person (UCLA Bunche Hall) and on Zoom
Hybrid book talk by Julien Zarifian, Ph.D, Professor in U.S. History and Civilization at the University of Poitiers, France, and fellow at the Institut Universitaire de France.

Literary Lights 2025 Launch: Featuring Wasafiri Armenian Issue Editors and Contributors ~ Saturday, February 15, 2025 ~ On Zoom
Join us for the launch of our reading series, Literary Lights 2025, featuring Wasafiri Magazine’s special “Armenia(n)s – Elevation” issue editors and contributors.
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