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Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration

Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration. The Year Ahead. Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee—Fresno: Who we are.

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Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration

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  1. Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration The Year Ahead

  2. Armenian Genocide CentennialCommittee—Fresno: Who we are • The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee—Fresno is an umbrella association made up of representative from the area’s religious, educational, social, and political organizations, working together to commemorate and raise awareness about the Armenian Genocide on its 100th anniversary.

  3. Armenian Genocide CentennialCommittee—Fresno: Our Goals • To commemorate the Armenian martyrs who died during the Genocide • To educate others about the Armenian Genocide and historical injustice • To inspire people to overcome adversity through the story of the Armenian Genocide

  4. Armenian Genocide CentennialCommittee—Fresno: What we are doing • To attain our goals the Committee is planning various public events including: • Construction of an Armenian Genocide Memorial • A Fresno Philharmonic concert commemorating the Armenian Genocide (April 25th, 2015) • Education outreach for the teaching of the Genocide in area secondary schools • Town Hall Event (March 18th, 2015): Man’s inhumanity to man—the last hundred years. • Other cultural programs

  5. The Armenian Genocide Memorial:Introduction • A way to make a lasting impact on the Fresno and regional community • A thought provoking space that would encourage reflection on the Armenian Genocide • An abstract design that would encapsulate Armenians’ historical and contemporary existence • A signpost for the future

  6. The Armenian Genocide Memorial:Location • Campus of California State University, Fresno: • Ability to maintain the site • Well-known project approval process • Presence of a vibrant and internationally recognized Armenian Studies Program that attracts professors, politicians, and community leaders • Long history of Armenian involvement in the University • Central, public location in Fresno • Possibility to reach thousands of students—the future leaders of this region

  7. The Armenian Genocide Memorial:Where we are now • Engaged the architectural firm of Paul Halajian • Designed a unique monument that is in conversation with other Armenian and genocide monuments • Received the public support of Fresno State President Joseph Castro • Unanimous approval of Campus Planning Committee

  8. The Armenian Genocide Memorial:Site Location

  9. The Armenian Genocide Memorial:The Materials • Nine pillars: • béton brut • bases of tufa • The halo • stainless steel • Dimensions: • 31’10’’ in diameter

  10. The Armenian Genocide Memorial:The Symbolism • Nine pillars: • 6 vilayets of Western Armenia • Cilicia • Diaspora • Republic of Armenia • The halo • Connects all of the pillars • Historical disjunction • Two front pillars: • One 19’, the other 15’

  11. Public Relations:Our logo

  12. Public Relations:Online Presence • Our website: agcfresno.org • Facebook page: facebook.com/agcfresno • Email address: agcfresno@gmail.com

  13. Supporting AGC—Fresno • Total Goal: appx. $500,000-525,000 • Financially: Tax deductible donations • agcfresno.org: donate button linked to Paypal. • Checks made out to: PACC-agc Sent to: PACC-agc P.O.Box28493, Fresno, CA, 93729 agcfresno.org

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