Armenian Weekly writes that on Sunday, September 30, Boston University’s Armenian Students’ Association (BU ASA) hosted a reception for Armenian college students in the Greater Boston area.
As reported, over 12 schools, including Yale University and Brown University, were represented at the meeting, where students discussed their plans for the upcoming year.
The president and vice-president of the BU ASA, Dalita Khoury and Tyler Kalajian, planned the event with their club adviser, Prof. Simon Payaslian, over the summer. Payaslian gave a presentation at the beginning of the event, which was followed by an open discussion amongst members of each club.
Kalajian explained that the primary purpose of the discussion was “simply to be with our Armenian brothers and sisters.” At the meeting, the students decided it would be appropriate to hold monthly inter-club meetings. “We also planned on hosting an event each month—whether it’s social, community service-based, or academic based,” he added. Khoury agreed. “Whether it’s a big fundraiser, an educational event, or just a simple potluck dinner, we just want to get to know each other better and instill solidarity among us.” A different university will host the meetings each month.
The source informs that the president of Northeastern University’s ASA, Dan Chakmakjian, expressed his enthusiasm over the meeting, which was held in one of BU’s most elegant buildings, the Castle—a first for the community. “I think that in order to really build relationships, we will need a less formal setting. However for the purpose of this event, the venue was perfect!.”
