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NAASR Receives Generous Bequest from Longtime Member

NAASR Receives Generous Bequest from Longtime Member

The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) has received a very generous bequest of over $240,000 from the estate of Bernard L. Zulalian of Belmont, MA. Among NAASR’s longest serving members, Mr. Zulalian joined the organization in 1964 and was a staunch supporter for over 55 years. He passed away in May 2020.

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NAASR Chairman Announces the Retirement of Its Respected Executive Director

NAASR Chairman Announces the Retirement of Its Respected Executive Director

Yervant Chekijian, the Chairman of the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) has announced that its Executive Director Sarah Ignatius is retiring this year, now that she is turning 70. She has served as Executive Director since January 2016, as NAASR’s first full-time person in this role. NAASR has opened a search for a new candidate to fill the position.

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