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USC AGSA and Pepperdine ALSA invite you to our Christmas Social for a great night of dancing and mingling at The Cove on Thursday, December 22nd starting at 8:30 pm. This is the perfect opportunity to relax after your finals, celebrate the end of a great academic semester and a successful year. Our DJ will be playing the best beats, so you’re guaranteed to have an excellent time. Come one, come all to our Christmas Social!
Date: December 22, 2005
Time: 8:30 pm
Admission: $10
Location: The Cove - Rusty Pelican
300 Harvy Dr.
Glendale, CA 91206
Yours truly,
USC Armenian Graduate Students’ and Alumni Association Executive Board
Pepperdine Armenian Law Students’ Association Executive Board
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4th Annual AGSA Ski and Snowboard Trip
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Snow is falling gently and the cabins are filled with the sounds of Armenian music. It must be that time of year again, time to dust off your skis and snowboards and join your AGSA pals for a weekend of pure fun at Big Bear.
USC AGSA Annual Ski and Snowboard Trip is scheduled for December 16-18th. Space is limited so reserve your space today! Cost is only $100 for a 3 day 2 night trip - includes lodging, Sat BBQ and drinks.
Call Today to reserve your tickets.
818-674-8597 Armen M. or 818-448-8404 Hovanes M.
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Dear Scholars
and Professionals,
The USC Armenian Graduate Students' and Alumni Association welcomes you back to
another year of exciting events and excellent networking opportunities. We hope
you've enjoyed the summer and are ready for some great fun. To kick things off,
we invite you to our Charity Poker Tournament and Mixer on Saturday,
September 10th. Play No Limit Texas Hold’em while you donate to a great cause
with a chance to win our grand prize that starts at $2000.
Come show off your poker skills and help a non-profit organization raise money
for much- needed infrastructure improvements in Armenia. The proceeds will go
toward rebuilding a heavily damaged hospital. More details will be available at
the event.
Join us for a terrific time while enjoying the delicious open buffet, full bar,
and awesome music.
We look forward to seeing you September 10th!
USC AGSA
www.uscagsa.com
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USC AGSA Charity Poker Tournament and Mixer |
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Private Hall |
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Open Bar, Open Buffet, $3000 in playing chips |
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Top five players will be awarded |
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Full Bar, Open Buffet |
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January 21, 2005 - The Third Annual USC AGSA Banquet was THE place to be on the night of January 21st. An unprecedented 530 guests filled the Deukmejian Grand Ballroom at Ararat Home to network, dine, and, dance. Former LA County District Attorney Robert Philibosian emphasized the importance of unity among Armenians and described how the Ararat Home itself was constructed thanks to the cooperation of numerous Armenian individuals and organizations. The AGSA’s community efforts were also highlighted when the Chair of the Davidian Mariamian Educational Foundation and the President of Urartu University thanked AGSA and its members for their tireless work and charitable donations. Finally, Artash and Aram Asatryan and Armenchik provided the beats to dance the night away. What an unforgettable way to begin 2005.
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The USC AGSA cordially invites you and your friends out for a fun filled night of dancing and socializing. Come hang out with old friends and make some new ones!!!
We look forward to seeing you there
USC AGSA Executive Board
Swingin' at The Derby
4500 Los Feliz Blvd.
Los Angeles
323-663-8979
Sunday July 17, 2005
Doors open at 6pm
Dance lessons start at 6:30
Live band, full bar and dinner menu...
21 and over only
Cover charge: $10.00 |
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December 2004 -
The AGSA crew hit the slopes of Mammoth Mountain for the
third year in a row, bringing our unique Armenian spirit to
the town of Mammoth Lakes over the weekend of December
17th. Old friendships were rekindled and new ones were
forged as we shared fun in the snow during the day. The
evenings were spent laughing and dancing in our cabins and
going out on the town together. It was unanimous – a great
time was had by all.
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December 4, 2004 -
It was a cold and drizzly night when about 100 friends
gathered on December 4th for the AGSA December Social. The
cozy Notte Luna hosted us for a third time, with everyone
coming together for good conversation over enlivening
drinks. Even the rain and the prospect of final exams
couldn’t dampen our spirits, as the evening heated up when
our DJ started playing excellent beats and the dancing took
over.
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3rd Annual AGSA Black-Tie Banquet
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Friday, January 21st, 2005: What better way to kick off the New Year than with AGSA’s famous Black-Tie Banquet? This time we’ll be dressed to the nines and supporting AGSA’s wonderful causes at the beautiful ballroom of Ararat Home. Join us for an evening of excellent dining, drinks, entertainment, and important messages from prominent members of our community.
Location: Ararat Home George Deukmejian Ballroom
15105 Mission Hills Road
Mission Hills 91345
(818) 898-1505
Time: 7:30 pm
Donation: $60 per person |
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2nd Annual USC-UCLA AGSA Joint Professional Networking Night
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November 6, 2004 - The Trojans and Bruins brought forth another successful event as approximately 150 friends gathered for the USC-UCLA Second Annual Joint Professional Networking Night. Guests enjoyed good food, wine, and music while the newly re-elected Mayor of Downey and USC MBA student, Kirk Cartozian, addressed the crowd. Most importantly, new friends were made and relationships were forged amidst the elegant atmosphere of the Pasadena Museum of California Art. See you at our next networking night!
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October 30, 2004 -
The second installment of the USC AGSA Monthly Brunch brought together 25 students and professionals on October 30th for conversation and fraternizing. Professor Richard Dekmejian joined us to discuss the importance of Armenian involvement in the American political process and to highlight the progress of USC's Armenian Studies Institute. The Institute will host a fundraising gala on Feb. 6, 2005. Look for more information to come. Overall, another great morning spent together sharing information and getting to know one another better.
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September 25, 2004 -
The USC AGSA Saturday Brunch held on September 25th at the Dish in La Cañada was a tremendous success. Our first-ever member meeting witnessed over 25 of L.A.’s finest graduate students and professionals assembling to strengthen social ties and further common interests. Sentiments ran high as AGSA advisor, Professor Richard Hrair Dekmejian, welcomed participants. Professor Dekmejian challenged students and professionals to lend their efforts to the establishment of the Institute of Armenian Studies at USC this year. AGSA Chair, Armen Margarian, highlighted AGSA fundraising efforts and goals for assisting scholarship programs and organizations in the Diaspora and our homeland. “People wanted to be there and everyone had a good time. That’s the AGSA difference,” said two-year member and executive, Yervand Khoranian. We thank all of you who made this event a memorable one and invite everyone back every fourth Saturday for “Saturday Brunch.”
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August 14, 2004 -
The AGSA held a social mixer at Restaurant Halie with all proceeds going to Urartu University of Phychology & Practical Sociology in Yerevan. However, instead of asking for monetary donations, we asked members to bring textbooks and supplies to help our friends at Urartu. Even with a less than expected turnout, we were able to collect two large boxes full of supplies thanks to your generous donations.
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April 2, 2004 - The lights sparkled inside the Rococo Room in
Pasadena's Old Town as over 150 members and friends gathered at the AGSA Spring
Social on April 2nd to dance, mingle, and enjoy tasty appetizers. Proceeds from
the evening will be used to provide the second annual “Homeland Bound”
scholarships for USC graduate students who will be interning in Armenia.
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Second Annual Black-Tie Banquet
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January 23, 2004 -
The USC AGSA outdid itself once again with its Second Annual Black-Tie Banquet. An estimated 480 guests filled Ojakh Le Foyer Banquet Hall to hear the wise words of the Honorable Alice Altoon and her husband Ronald Altoon, dine on scrumptious cuisine, and dance the night away to great entertainment provided by Mais and his band. As it did last year, AGSA will use the funds raised from the banquet to benefit scholastic and community outreach programs in the Homeland and Diaspora.
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December 2003 -
Mammoth was astir with the sounds of Armenian music and the delicious fragrance of khorovadz wafting through the air as 30 AGSA members and friends descended on the Mountain the weekend of December 18th. The days were spent skiing, snowboarding, exploring and relaxing. The nights came alive with dining, imbibing, and, of course, dancing in the cabins against the backdrop of the Red, Blue and Orange. Mammoth III, here we come!
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USC & UCLA Professional Networking Night
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November 21, 2003 - The USC and UCLA AGSAs joined forces to host
their first Professional Networking Night. The two academic powerhouses
collaborated on one of the most fitting days of the year – on the eve of the big
game between the cross-town rivals. Over 125 students and professionals from
various industries gathered at the elegant Pasadena Museum of California Art to
exchange information, sample appetizers, and enjoy Armenian wine. Some of the
distinguished guests who spoke inspiring words to the audience included Kirk
Cartozian, a USC MBA student and the new Mayor of the City of Downey, and
Ardashes Kassakhian, Government Relations Director of the Armenian National
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October 24, 2003 - The USC AGSA hosted another successful evening on October 24th with its "Night Out On The Town" event at Glendale's Notte Luna. Over 250 friends and supporters came together to mingle and dance the night away to music provided by an awesome DJ. Whether it was mixing on the dance floor or the patio outside, a great time was had by all. |
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Armenian Independence BBQ
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September 21, 2003 - Over 40 USC AGSA members and friends came together at Brand Park on September 21st to celebrate Armenia's independence in the most appropriate way how--with an Armenian BBQ! The afternoon was filled with excellent food and a rousing game of dodgeball. As our huge Tricolor hung on a tree to remind us, everyone gathered for cake and toasted to the spirit of the Red, Blue, and Orange. |
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May 14, 2003 - Over 70 USC graduates students and friends gathered at Chattanooga Banquet Hall on a Wednesday evening to reflect upon the past year, witness the bestowing of AGSA’s first “Homeland Bound” scholarships and usher in the new executives. Afterward, the “serious” business of the evening took over as the dance floor became packed and guests danced the night away. |
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April 27, 2003 -
Around 30 devoted members joined in at the election BBQ to vote in the new executives for the 2003-04 school year. Also, scholarship awardees were decided upon. Both scholarship awardees and elected executives will be announced at the end-of-year AGSA dinner.
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USC AGSA Inaugural Spring Picnic
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April 5, 2003 -
Over 50 friends and scholars joined us at Brand Park for a Saturday afternoon of BBQ Kabob, great people, fancy cars, California sunshine, football and dodgeball, the way Saturdays should always be. The only reason we left was it was eventually too dark to bat each other with a dodgeball anymore!
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USC AGSA/Kotayk Nights Social
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Febuary 28, 2003 -
The AGSA/Kotayk Nights event broke records at Maurizio's: the owner later mentioned that was the largest crowd at his venue ever. Hundreds were on for schmooze, drinks and laughs, and plenty of pictures (see the gallery). Later in the night crowds danced to Armenian and trance. Let the good times roll!
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USC AGSA Black-Tie Dinner Dance
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January 24, 2003 -
Over 460 scholars and professionals from all over the Western United States convened at the first-ever AGSA Dinner & Dance at Anoush Banquet Hall. The evening was a complete success: the Mais band and DJ Greg performed superbly as hordes of dancers crowded the dance floor. We were honored to have three keynote speakers at our event: Messrs. Mark Geragos, Raffi Hamparian, and Consul Valery Mkrtoumian, as our graduate advisor Professor Dekmejian introduced the guests. Also, over 2 dozen Southland associations and clubs were represented at what was the first ever banquet of its kind. Many attendees later mentioned it was one of the best such events they had ever attended.
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January 2003 -
Thirty-one snow fiends joined up on the anticipated AGSA ski trip in Mammoth the weekend after the new year for hardcore skiing and partying. The slopes were in excellent condition, and snowboarding and skiing was a blast. Evening activities involved all manner of board games, charades and drinking games, and late night singing and dancing. The partying went on late into the night. And to top it all off, the Trojans blew past Iowa to take the Orange Bowl honors!!
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October 31, 2002 -
Over 175 college students from all over the Los Angeles area attended the USC AGSA Halloween Bash. The non-stop beat kept the crowd dancing all night long while the kabob sandwiches satisfied their appetite. The executive board was delighted that over two-thirds of the guests showed up in creative costumes. The costume contest was a success with the winner taking home the grand prize of free stay at the AGSA Ski Trip.
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USC AGSA-ASA Cosponsored Armenian Culture Day
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September 30, 2002 -
Hundreds turned out this foggy day to watch professional musicians play time-honored dance ballads, and enjoy the ethnic food, pastries and beverages. Graphic displays of Armenian monuments and traditions were shown and pamphlets were passed around. A significant portion of the gathered crowd consisted of non-Armenian students, much to the cheer of the AGSA & ASA, who cosponsored the event. Stay tuned for more info on Spring Semester’s Culture Day, which promises to be the best one yet!
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September 27, 2002 -
Over 125 came to unwind at an exclusive house party-social organized by the AGSA for USC graduate students, alumni, and friends. The host home offered great views, a large patio and backyard, while AGSA provided the appetizer and alcoholic beverage all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet. Of course, many thanks to the hosts, true friends of the AGSA Gary and Tom, for allowing the AGSA to organize a party there!
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September 8, 2002 -
The AGSA hosted a Barbeque & Picnic at Verdugo Park to kick off the new semester. Over 50 grad students and friends dropped in, played soccer, and had a khorovats sandwich. It was such a good time, we didn't want to leave, until we were escorted out by the Park Ranger after dark!
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August 16, 2002 - USC AGSA and UCLA AGSA co-sponsored the Graduate Student and Young Professionals Mixer at Notte Luna in Glendale. The attendance of nearly 300 was a higher turnout than was expected. Members representing many different groups and organizations were present at the event, signaling the opportunity to network with various Armenian professional groups throughout Southern California. |
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AGSA BBQ Mixer at Shant's House
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June 9, 2002 - The newly formed Executive Board of the USC AGSA
organized the social mixer in the summer of 2002 as the kick-off event for the
organization. The mixer was the first such event for graduate students of USC.
Numerous graduate students and recent alumni came and met each other. The
atmosphere was casual and comfortable, allowing everyone to mingle and meet new
friends and colleagues. The success of the event gave hope to the Board that
future events would be attended with similar enthusiasm and goodwill.
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May 19, 2002 -
Inaugural meeting of the newly minted Executive Board and the permanent
establishment of the Armenian Graduate Student Association of the University of Southern California.
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