Category Archives: Press Releases

GLENDALE – On May 6, the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region and the Downtown Central Library celebrated the publication of “Under the Light of the Moon” by Laura Michael and illustrator, Aram Gaboudian. This event was co-hosted by the ANCA-WR Education Committee and the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture. ANCA-WR Board Member andContinue reading “‘Under the Light of the Moon’ Book Blessing Takes Place at Downtown Central Library in Glendale”

BURBANK, Calif. –Hundreds gathered on February 24 to celebrate and honor 11 outstanding educators for their dedication to teaching the Armenian Genocide in California public schools at the second annual Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon, hosted by the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s Education Committee. The event took place in Burbank atContinue reading “ANCA-WR Honors Armenian Genocide Education Awards During Luncheon”

LOS ANGELES — The Armenian National Committee-Western Region Education Committee announced that it will be recognizing eight educators, from various California public school districts, and presenting them with the Armenian Genocide Education Award. These extraordinary educators will be recognized on February 24, 2017, 11am at the Second ANCA-WR Armenian Genocide Education Luncheon, being held atContinue reading “8 Educators to be Honored with Armenian Genocide Education Award”

LOS ANGELES —The Armenian National Committee- Western Region Education Committee announced Friday that it will be celebrating three distinguished California educators of Armenian descent at the Second Annual Awards Luncheon to be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at De Luxe Banquet Hall in Burbank. Last year, the ANCA-WR Education Committee honored Zaruhy “Sara” ChitjianContinue reading “ANCA-WR to Celebrate 3 Distinguished Armenian Educators”

LOS ANGELES—The second Armenian Genocide Education Award Luncheon organized by the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region Education Committee is slated for Saturday, February 24 at 11 a.m. at DeLuxe banquet hall in Burbank. The Luncheon will celebrate and honor K-12 educators from public schools who have shown a true commitment to theContinue reading “Armenian Genocide Educators to be Honored at ANCA-WR Luncheon”

LOS ANGELES—On Saturday, February 25, an overflow crowd of more than 200 supporters, including local and state elected officials, and community leaders gathered at the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) Armenian Genocide Education Award Luncheon. The event, held at Dream Palace Banquet Hall in Glendale, honored 19 public school educators forContinue reading “ANCA-WR Recognizes 19 Exemplary Educators for Teaching Genocide”

LOS ANGELES—The Armenian National Committee-Western Region announced on February 14 that it will be naming one of its awards the Zaruhy “Sara” Chitjian Armenian Genocide Education Award in honor of Ms. Chitjian’s exemplary commitment to Armenian causes and dedication to preservation of the Armenian heritage and teaching of the Armenian Genocide. Chitjian was the firstContinue reading “ANCA-WR to Honor Two Educators the ‘Zaruhy Sara Chitjian Armenian Genocide Education Award’”

GLENDALE—The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region’s (ANCA-WR) Education Committee announced on February 7 the honorees of the 2017 Armenian Genocide Education Award. A diverse group of public school educators, the honorees, have shown exemplary use of technology, art, music, and/or theater in their lesson plans, while also empowering their students to apply in depthContinue reading “17 Educators to be Honored with Armenian Genocide Education Award”

LOS ANGELES—The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) Education Committee is proud to announce its first Armenian Genocide Education Award Luncheon to be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017, 11am at Dream Palace Banquet Hall in Glendale, California. The Luncheon will celebrate and honor K-12 instructors in public schools who have goneContinue reading “ANCA-WR to Honor K-12 Instructors at Armenian Genocide Education Luncheon”

GLENDALE–California State Senator Carol Liu and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson joined the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s “America We Thank You” and Education committees on Wednesday in hosting a reception, screening, and panel discussion for the launch of the organization’s new documentary titled “America We Thank You” at theContinue reading “State Officials, ANCA-WR Lead Efforts to Enhance Armenian Genocide Education”