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    From: Mira Yardemian
    Public Relations Director
    Haigazian University
    Rue Mexique - Kantari
    P.O. Box 11-1748
    Riad El-Solh 1107 2090
    Beirut - LebanonBeirut, 04/05/2006

    HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS IN BEIRUT

    U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Jeffrey Feltman: We applaud Haigazian's
    role as a strong voice for American values, for freedom and democracy,
    education and service.

    On May, 1, 2006, after completing a successful day of meetings
    with the Board of Trustees, during which the future academic and
    development plans of the university were discussed, the president
    of Haigazian University, Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian hosted a special
    dinner of fellowship in hotel Le Bristol, Hamra.

    In attendance were the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Jeffrey Feltman,
    the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia, Vahan Der Ghevontian and
    his spouse, the Public Affairs Officer of the US Embassy, Juliet Wurr,
    the Executive Director of the Armenian Missionary Association of
    America, Andrew Torigian, the President of the Union of the Armenian
    Evangelical Churches in the Near East, Rev. Megrdich Karagoezian,
    members of the board, and the academic and administrative leadership
    of the University.

    During dinner, President Haidostian acknowledged the vigorous efforts
    of the Board members, the support and friendship of the US Embassy,
    as he congratulated the Armenian Ambassador for his appointment
    to Lebanon.

    "In our consciousness, the USA denotes a people, a system, a
    tradition, a set of values, a heritage of virtues, where voluntarism,
    philanthropy, respect for life, critical thinking and democracy
    are taught for the benefit of all, especially the underprivileged
    ones of this world...In fact, the Armenian experience of suffering,
    coupled with the American outlook created a strong foundation for an
    educational system at Haigazian", said Haidostian during his address.

    Ambassador Feltman was struck by the real family spirit of the evening,
    as he considered the event a celebration of Armenians, Lebanese and
    Americans gathered for the sake of Haigazian University.

    During his speech, Feltman expressed his admiration of Haigazian
    University in promoting a tolerant, multi-confessional society,
    respectful of the rights of minorities. Moreover, he applauded
    Haigazian's role as a strong voice for American values, for freedom
    and democracy, education and service.

    "The long-term, non-negotiable commitment of the United States to
    Lebanon remains as strong and vibrant as ever...The ties between the
    American and Lebanese people span generations and are sustained by
    mutual affection. As U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, I am proud to affirm
    the commitment of the United States to Lebanon and to pledge America's
    support to Lebanon and the Lebanese people today, tomorrow and in the
    future, to build and support a secure, sovereign, democratic, united
    and prosperous Lebanon", noted Feltman upon concluding his speech.

    The Haigazian University Women's Auxiliary (LA), represented by
    its chairwoman Joyce Stein and 3 other members, donated a generous
    amount of USD100,000 towards the funding of the new building project
    of the University.

    On accepting the donation, the president expressed his gratitude by
    presenting the ladies a plaque which acknowledged the auxiliary's
    43-year unconditional dedication in supporting needy Haigazian
    students.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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