Events

The discussion event titled “Language and Homeland Stewardship” with Professor Hagop Ayntaplean—a distinguished physician, author, public intellectual, and honorary member of the New York Academy of Sciences—was imbued with Armenian spirit and cultural pride. The event began with welcoming remarks from Zhora Jhangiryan, Founder and Rector of Yerevan Gladzor University, who expressed deep appreciation for Professor Ayntaplean’s longstanding contributions to professional, academic, and civic life in service of the Armenian cause. He also emphasized the significance of the professor’s willingness to engage with students on such a meaningful and timely topic. A message of gratitude was delivered by Lilit Sahakyan, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor, and Chairperson of the Chair of Languages at YGU, who initiated the event and acknowledged Hellen Yeremyan for coordinating its organizational aspects. The event was also attended by Svetlana Manucharyan, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor at the Chair of Languages; Eliza Hovhannisyan, Head of YGU’s Career Centre; and Anahit Hovhannisyan, Supervisor at Gladzor College. Among the participants were students from various academic programs and levels, including: • First-year students from the General Medicine and Dentistry programs • First- and third-year students from the International Relations program • First- and third-year students from Gladzor College In his speech, Professor Ayntaplean addressed the importance of preserving the purity of the Armenian language, avoiding unnecessary foreign influences, and cultivating patriotism, national responsibility, and commitment to the homeland. He emphasized the value of building on Armenian soil and strengthening the nation through individual and collective contribution. A lively Q&A session followed the lecture, allowing students to engage in meaningful dialogue with the guest speaker. At the conclusion of the event, Rector Zhora Jhangiryan and Professor Ayntaplean exchanged authored books as tokens of mutual respect and academic collaboration. In addition, Professor Ayntaplean was presented with a copy of the educational manual Dialectology Course, authored by Svetlana Manucharyan, Associate Professor. The meeting concluded with a commitment to hold a follow-up event, this time dedicated to the inauguration of a newly established Armenian language classroom—further demonstrating the University’s dedication to the advancement of Armenian linguistic and cultural education.

On November 20, a student debate on the topic of “Educational Reforms” was held at YGU’s Gladzor College. The event was initiated by Student Council Chairperson Elen Hovhannisyan and supported by vice presidents and council members. The debate featured two competing teams: “New Wave” and “One Step Ahead.” Participants demonstrated exceptional engagement, a thorough understanding of the topic, and clearly articulated, well-reasoned positions on the necessity of reforms. According to attendees, the discussion resembled one conducted by seasoned professionals in the field of education, as both teams presented coherent arguments and thoughtful counterpoints. “It was a true pleasure to listen to 16- and 17-year-old students speak with such maturity and insight,” noted Anahit Hovhannisyan, Supervisor of the College. Selecting a winner proved challenging for the audience, as both teams maintained a high level of knowledge, preparedness, and participation throughout the event. At the conclusion of the debate, Lilit Sahakyan, PhD in Philology, Associate Professor, and Chairperson of the Chair of Languages at YGU, presented all participants and attendees with copies of the recently received Dictionary of Armenian Equivalents for Frequently Used Unnecessary Foreign Words. The dictionary, co-authored by Dr. Hagop Ayntaplean—physician, linguist, and honorary member of the New York Academy of Sciences—and Dr. Artem Sargsyan, Doctor of Philological Sciences, was recently donated to both the Chair of Languages and the University Library.

On October 23, undergraduate and graduate students from the Faculty of Law at Yerevan Gladzor University visited the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia. The educational visit was organized by the University’s Career Centre and aimed to provide students with a deeper understanding of the structure, functions, and role of the Constitutional Court. The students from Yerevan Gladzor University and the European University of Armenia were received by Arman Dilanyan, President of the Constitutional Court, who delivered a comprehensive lecture on the Court’s history, constitutional mandate, and strategic priorities. The presentation was followed by an engaging question-and-answer session, during which students had the opportunity to interact directly with the Court’s president. In his remarks, Mr. Dilanyan emphasized the Court’s openness to academic and professional collaboration with educational institutions. He also expressed confidence that such initiatives contribute meaningfully to the formation of a new generation of legal professionals and to the continued advancement of the legal field in Armenia.