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2021 Sona Aronian Armenian Studies Book Prize Winners
The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) is pleased to announce the 2021 Dr. Sona Aronian Book Prizes for Excellence in Armenian Studies, jointly awarded to Dr. Stephen Badalyan Riegg for Russia’s Entangled Embrace: The Tsarist Empire and the Armenians, 1801-1914 (Cornell University Press, 2020) and Dr. Marc David Baer for Sultanic Saviors and Tolerant Turks: Writing Ottoman Jewish History, Denying the Armenian Genocide (Indiana University Press, 2020); and to Nareg Seferian for his translation of the novel Mayda (Մայտա) by Srpuhi Dussap (Սրբուհի Տիւսաբ) (Armenian International Women’s Association Press). The 2021 awards are for books with a 2020 publication date.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ~ Շնորհաւոր Նոր Տարի եւ Սուրբ Ծնունդ
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year ~ Շնորհաւոր Նոր Տարի եւ Սուրբ Ծնունդ Wishing you peace, good health, and a brighter year in 2022 NAASR Board and Staff Learn more about the Eternity Ornament here.
Annual Appeal 2021 ~ Tis the Season of Giving
In these perilous times for Armenia, drawing attention to Armenia’s cultural and historic contributions to world heritage is crucial. Your donation will strengthen NAASR’s ability to increase worldwide awareness through live, online programming on Armenia and Artsakh of the history of the region as well as current threats and endangered cultural treasures and monuments.
From Venice to Boston: The Awgerean Brothers, Hamilton Fish, and Vartan Gregorian ~ Treasures of NAASR's Mardigian Library
We offer this in tribute to all of those who keep the spirit of learning and the love of books alive, from the Mekhitarist Fathers of San Lazzaro to Vartan Gregorian.
NAASR Hires Talented New Executive Director
The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research is pleased to announce that Silva Sedrakian will serve as its next Executive Director.
Giving Tuesday ~ Reasons to Give
Giving Tuesday ~ You don't have to wait to give!
Giving Thanks
Giving thanks for all our members, supporters, and friends
NAASR Welcomes Four Highly Distinguished New Board Members
The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) welcomes four highly accomplished new members to its 27-person Board of Directors, after its 67th Assembly of Members on Saturday, November 7, 2021.
NAASR Receives 2021 SHARP Grant
We are excited to announce that NAASR has received a Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan - SHARP grant from Mass Humanities, with funding made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities. This grant helps us recover during the pandemic and increase educational initiatives for our growing online audience. We are honored to be selected as a SHARP grant recipient! Mass Humanities received requests from more than 140 organizations. SHARP grants of up to $15,000 were awarded to retain or recruit staff, replace lost revenue, and rebuild audiences. For the complete list of grantees, click here. About the SHARP...
E. A. Yeran: Pioneering Armenian-American Printer and Publisher, Part 2 ~Treasures of NAASR's Mardigian Library
Part 1 of our Library Treasures feature on the work of Edward Arakel Yeran presented books published by his Yeran press through ca. 1915. Part 2 continues and brings to a conclusion this work.