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Event Videos — #NAASR

Securing Armenia’s Economic Outlook: Driven by a Strong Tech Sector ~ Thursday, June 20, 2024

Securing Armenia’s Economic Outlook: Driven by a Strong Tech Sector ~ Thursday, June 20, 2024

Samson Avetian will explore Armenia’s economic prospects and the critical role that technology, sciences, and innovation play to ensure security and sustainability. He will review the progress made, the current dynamics, and the outlook for the Armenian technology industry.

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The Right of the First Night and Sexual Violence Against Armenian Women in the 19th Century ~ Monday, April 29, 2024

The Right of the First Night and Sexual Violence Against Armenian Women in the 19th Century ~ Monday, April 29, 2024

In this lecture, Dr. Anna Aleksanyan discussed how different types of sexual violence, including the right of the first night, affected provincial Armenian life in the 19th century and what was done to prevent these acts of violence.

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SAS Webinar Series We are All Armenian: Voices from the Diaspora ~ Friday, May 18, 2024

SAS Webinar Series We are All Armenian: Voices from the Diaspora ~ Friday, May 18, 2024

The webinar featured brief readings from the book's contributors and a roundtable discussion.

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8th Annual UCLA Undergraduate Colloquium in Armenian Studies ~ Friday, May 24, 2024

8th Annual UCLA Undergraduate Colloquium in Armenian Studies ~ Friday, May 24, 2024

The 8th annual UCLA Undergraduate Colloquium in Armenian Studies, originally postponed, took place on May 31, 2024 in association with UCLA Undergraduate Research Week.

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Armenian Manuscripts of the David and Jemima Jeselsohn Collection ~ Thursday, May 23, 2024

Armenian Manuscripts of the David and Jemima Jeselsohn Collection ~ Thursday, May 23, 2024

Armenian Manuscripts of the David and Jemima Jeselsohn Collection is devoted to the five Armenian codices in the Jeselsohn collection in Zurich.

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