ANNUAL VARTANANTZ DAY COMMEMORATION: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan will once again host the annual Vartanantz Day Commemoration to be held Sunday, February 20, at 1:00 p.m. At the RPI Chapel + Cultural Center (2125 Burdett Avenue, Troy). The guest speaker for the program will be Dennis R. Papazian, Ph.D., Knights of Vartan Grand Commander. His topic will be “Who Killed Eastern Christianity.” A musical performance by concert pianist, Rouben Aivazian, Ph.D., will also be part of the program. The public is cordially invited. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be served following the program. There will be a free will offering. For further information, contact Ralph Enokian at (518) 489-1304.
SIENA COLLEGE LECTURE SERIES: In commemoration of the 96th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Capital District Armenian Genocide Committee is pleased to announce a lecture at Siena College, Roger Bacon Hall 202, on Monday, February 28, at 4:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Prof. Taner Akcam, Associate Professor for the Department of History at Clark University (MA). With eleven books and numerous articles to his credit, Prof. Akcam focuses his attention on Armenian Genocide Denial. The lecture is free and open to the public. A reception will be held following the lecture. For more information, contact Rafi Topalian at 810-5018, 272-2000 or rafitop@aol.com.
ARMENIAN GENOCIDE AWARENESS BILLBOARD: Be on the lookout for an electronic billboard coming in April to be displayed on Interstate-787. The intent of the billboard is to educate the general public on the truth about the Armenian Genocide. Find out how you can offer your help in Genocide education and awareness by contacting Rafi Topalian at 810-5018, 272-2000, or rafitop@aol.com. Your donations will ensure more frequency.
2011 FESTIVAL OF NATIONS: The Knights and Daughters of Vartan will represent Armenia in the 40th anniversary of the Festival of Nations to be held on Sunday, October 30, 12-5 pm, at the “The Egg” Convention Center in Albany. Rafi Topalian has been appointed as the chair for this prestigious event which will povide the Armenian community of the Capital District with an opportunity to proudly represent the Armenian heritage and culture. There will be plenty of opportunities for all to lend a helping hand in showcasing our rich history. Please contact Rafi if you are interested in volunteering or if you have an idea regarding our participation. He can be reached at rafitop@aol.com or (518) 810-5018.
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