As we reflect on 2008, we remember those less fortunate than us and ask that you consider donating to the AGBU Senior Dining Centers in Armenia this Christmas season.

AGBU operates six Senior Dining Centers, three in Yerevan and three in the towns of Etchmiadzin, Sevan and Hrazdan, serving some 1,200 pensioners and, at times, needy families who receive short-term assistance.

Learn more about the Centers and why your donation is crucial here.

We would also like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a magical holiday season and a joyful 2009. Happy Holidays!

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AGBU Europe Hosts Groundbreaking Conference on Armenian Heritage in Turkey

Brussels, Belgium - On November 13, AGBU Europe organized a conference in the European Parliament, entitled "A Journey of Cultural Rediscovery: Armenian Heritage in Turkey." The event highlighted the efforts of individuals in Turkey who are currently trying to reclaim the memories of the 1915 Armenian Genocide and rescue its cultural heritage today in their country.

Many attendees were either of Armenian or Turkish backgrounds, professional educators or journalists, as well as representatives of the European Commission and Parliament, all of whom predominantly expressed unreserved support for ...>>

A view of one of the events that were organized on the occasion of HMEM Nubar Cairo's 50th-anniversary celebrations.

A view of the November 9, 2008 concert of the AGBU Sofia Chamber Orchestra in Bulgaria.

Newly elected AGBU Central Board member Yervant Zorian presents the new AGBU Virtual College Project at Armenian House in London, UK.

Generation Next Mentees Get Taste of Campus Life

On November 8, AGBU Generation Next Mentorship Program (GenNext) students and mentors enjoyed a traditional college tailgate party, after which they attended the UCLA ... >>

Young Professionals of Yerevan Help Gyumri Orphans

On November 2, 2008, the AGBU Young Professionals of Yerevan (YP Yerevan) organized a trip to Armenia's capital for 70 orphans at the Nansen Orphanage ... >>

Manoogian-Demirdjian School Student Named National AP Scholar

The College Board has just released the list of students recognized as AP Scholars for their outstanding achievements in the 2008 Advanced Placement ... >>

Orange County, USA. Saturday, December 20
YPOC Christmas Party
Toronto, Canada. Thursday, December 25
AGBU Sports Comitee and YP Toronto present MasQ 2nd Annual Christmas Affair
Philadelphia, USA. Saturday, December 27
The Philadelphia AGBU Cotillion Committee invites you to a Christmas Celebration
New York, USA. Wednesday, December 31
YPGNY New Years Eve 2008
Montreal, Canada. Wednesday, December 31
Montreal New Year's Eve Ball
Toronto, Canada. Wednesday, December 31
Toronto New Year's Eve Gala 2009
Toronto, Canada. Sunday, January 4
AGBU Toronto Children's Concert with Maggie
Paris, France. Wednesday, January 7
Book presentation "Un Acte honteux" of Tarner Akcam

 
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Gomidas Songs
Isabel Bayrakdarian

Gomidas Vatabed, is the most important figure in Armenian music history and his transcription of ancient songs and sacred chants are invaluable gifts to our culture. This beautiful CD provides examples of his astonishing work covering many different genres, from lullabies and hymns, to folk dances and songs.

Aleppo, the first group of deportees to volunteer for repatriation to Cilicia