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Armenian Missionary Association of America
Louisa Janbazian, PR/Communications Coordinator
31 West Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
http://www.amaa.org
Cell: 201.745.7496
AMAA/HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY Friendship Dinner at Season's Banquet Hall
Hosted by Serge and Anita Buchakjian
By Gilda Buchakjian (Kupelian)
Paramus, NJ - The Seasons banquet hall was abuzz with guests at the
AMAA/HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY FRIENDSHIP DINNER graciously hosted by Serge
and Anita Buchakjian on February 7, 2015. Armenian Missionary
Association of America (AMAA) Board members from near and far,
Haigazian University (HU)Trustees, alumni, and friends were delighted
to help celebrate the only Armenian University in the Diaspora in high
spirits, camaraderie, and philanthropy.
In his welcome address and words of thanks to the attendees, Serge
Buchakjian, member of the Haigazian Board of Trustees offered a few
heartfelt words about his first alma mater on the occasion of its 60th
anniversary this year. How fortuitous that Haigazian University was
the launching pad for his education and career in the aerospace
industry, only two decades after the production of the first rocket
ever in the Mideast led by Manoug Manougian and his Haigazian
University team. Buchakjian underscored the fact that in addition to
preserving the Armenian heritage, Haigazian University `impacts lives
beyond just education. It teaches tolerance and fosters a culture of
understanding through the open exchange of ideas across ethnic and
religious backgrounds.' He was proud to call Haigazian University `a
jewel of a university' hoping that it will prosper well over its 60th
anniversary.
Rev. Berj Gulleyan, pastor of the Armenian Presbyterian Church of
Paramus, NJ was invited to say grace, with an inspirational
invocation.
The new Executive Director and CEO of the AMAA, Zaven Khanjian was
pleased to ascertain that education was the legacy contributed by the
Armenian Evangelical Community to the nation and our people. Khanjian
spoke of the pioneering work in creating 'a colossal network of
educational institutions from kindergartens to elementary and
secondary schools, institutions of higher education - colleges and
schools of theology. We have pioneered in the education of women,
introduced music and physical education and raised the level of
literacy, education, enlightenment and culture within our people.' The
Genocide `severed the trunk of our existence. It wiped out innumerable
dreams and the unlimited potential of a nation.' Still, continued
Khanjian `out of the ashes the Phoenix rose again, the AMAA was born
in 1918. Education took precedence. Schools were built again and
spread wherever our remnants took refuge. Visionaries were active
again and so in collaboration with the AMAA, Haigazian was born.'
Mr. Khanjian concluded his remarks by praising the spirit of
philanthropy that has supported the efforts of all those who stood
steadfast behind this institution.
As a token of appreciation, Mr. Khanjian offered the hosts, Serge and
Anita Buchakjian, whose wedding anniversary coincided on that day, a
sculptural artifact of the ark on Mt. Ararat, by Michael Aram,
symbolizing overcoming adversity and reaching new heights.
The dynamic president of Haigazian University, Rev. Dr. Paul
Haidotsian thanked the hosts, the AMAA, and its Board members for
their support. Dr. Haidotsian pointed out that `2015 coincides with
the 60th anniversary of Haigazian University and that many events and
celebrations will be planned in Beirut, Dubai, and the USA. But more
meaningfully, our institution is named after a famous educator,
Armenag Haigazian, who fell victim to the Genocide, and we are
honoring and paying homage to his legacy as well.'
From: Baghdasarian
Louisa Janbazian, PR/Communications Coordinator
31 West Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
http://www.amaa.org
Cell: 201.745.7496
AMAA/HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY Friendship Dinner at Season's Banquet Hall
Hosted by Serge and Anita Buchakjian
By Gilda Buchakjian (Kupelian)
Paramus, NJ - The Seasons banquet hall was abuzz with guests at the
AMAA/HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY FRIENDSHIP DINNER graciously hosted by Serge
and Anita Buchakjian on February 7, 2015. Armenian Missionary
Association of America (AMAA) Board members from near and far,
Haigazian University (HU)Trustees, alumni, and friends were delighted
to help celebrate the only Armenian University in the Diaspora in high
spirits, camaraderie, and philanthropy.
In his welcome address and words of thanks to the attendees, Serge
Buchakjian, member of the Haigazian Board of Trustees offered a few
heartfelt words about his first alma mater on the occasion of its 60th
anniversary this year. How fortuitous that Haigazian University was
the launching pad for his education and career in the aerospace
industry, only two decades after the production of the first rocket
ever in the Mideast led by Manoug Manougian and his Haigazian
University team. Buchakjian underscored the fact that in addition to
preserving the Armenian heritage, Haigazian University `impacts lives
beyond just education. It teaches tolerance and fosters a culture of
understanding through the open exchange of ideas across ethnic and
religious backgrounds.' He was proud to call Haigazian University `a
jewel of a university' hoping that it will prosper well over its 60th
anniversary.
Rev. Berj Gulleyan, pastor of the Armenian Presbyterian Church of
Paramus, NJ was invited to say grace, with an inspirational
invocation.
The new Executive Director and CEO of the AMAA, Zaven Khanjian was
pleased to ascertain that education was the legacy contributed by the
Armenian Evangelical Community to the nation and our people. Khanjian
spoke of the pioneering work in creating 'a colossal network of
educational institutions from kindergartens to elementary and
secondary schools, institutions of higher education - colleges and
schools of theology. We have pioneered in the education of women,
introduced music and physical education and raised the level of
literacy, education, enlightenment and culture within our people.' The
Genocide `severed the trunk of our existence. It wiped out innumerable
dreams and the unlimited potential of a nation.' Still, continued
Khanjian `out of the ashes the Phoenix rose again, the AMAA was born
in 1918. Education took precedence. Schools were built again and
spread wherever our remnants took refuge. Visionaries were active
again and so in collaboration with the AMAA, Haigazian was born.'
Mr. Khanjian concluded his remarks by praising the spirit of
philanthropy that has supported the efforts of all those who stood
steadfast behind this institution.
As a token of appreciation, Mr. Khanjian offered the hosts, Serge and
Anita Buchakjian, whose wedding anniversary coincided on that day, a
sculptural artifact of the ark on Mt. Ararat, by Michael Aram,
symbolizing overcoming adversity and reaching new heights.
The dynamic president of Haigazian University, Rev. Dr. Paul
Haidotsian thanked the hosts, the AMAA, and its Board members for
their support. Dr. Haidotsian pointed out that `2015 coincides with
the 60th anniversary of Haigazian University and that many events and
celebrations will be planned in Beirut, Dubai, and the USA. But more
meaningfully, our institution is named after a famous educator,
Armenag Haigazian, who fell victim to the Genocide, and we are
honoring and paying homage to his legacy as well.'
From: Baghdasarian