Barlow Der Mugrdechian
Armenian Studies courses have been taught at Fresno State for more
than fifty years. Dr. Richard Hovannisian taught Armenian Studies
courses through the extension program, 1960-1962. Dr. Louise Nalbandian
of the History Department began teaching Armenian history at Fresno
State in 1967, soon developing a broader program, including language and
culture classes. Serpouhie Messerlian taught Armenian language courses
beginning in 1970 and Dr. Arra Avakian taught a variety of Armenian
culture and history courses from 1970-1973.
