June 12, 2007
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Dr. Tekian's "Journey of a Lifetime" Subject of AGBU Slide Presentation on June 19

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    On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Armenia's indepen
    On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Armenia's independence and the founding of the American University of Armenia, a group of six members from the faculty and friends of the University climbed Mount Ararat and unfurled an Armenian flag at the summit. The group consisted of, from left to right, Arsen Grigoryan, Varduhi Petrosyan, AUA President Haroutune Armenian, Arthur Melkonyan, Sona Armenian, and Ara Tekian.

On June 19, 2007, AGBU Young Professionals of Greater New York (YPGNY) and the AGBU New York Summer Intern Program will host a slide presentation by Dr. Ara Tekian entitled "Journey of a Lifetime." Join Dr. Ara Tekian as he takes you on his amazing journey with five other Armenians throughout Eastern Turkey which culminated with the climbing and raising of Armenia';s flag on Mount Ararat on the occasion of the 15th Anniversary of Armenia';s independence and the founding of the American University of Armenia.

Dr. Tekian is a medical education specialist and professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago, and will be using more than 300 images to illustrate a trip that included visits to the medieval Armenian city of Ani, the monastery of Varag, the Holy Cross Church of Aghtamar, and the historic Armenian city of Kars.

The event will take place at 7:30 PM at AGBU located at 55 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022, between Park and Madison. A $5 donation is kindly requested. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to ypgny@agbuyp.org or Colette at 917-572-6851.

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