PRESS RELEASE

March 18, 2006

American University of Armenia
40 Marshal Baghramian
Yerevan 375019 ARMENIA
Tel: (37410) 512-522
Fax: (37410) 512-523

Contact: Diana Manukyan
E-mail: diana@aua.am

AUA Welcomes Potential Students to Open House

Yerevan- The American University of Armenia (AUA) held its annual Open House
on Saturday, March 18, 2006, to introduce its programs, mission, and
admission requirements to potential students and the community at large.
Over 300 potential applicants came through AUA’s doors into the Mihran and
Elizabeth Agbabian Hall. An opportunity was given visitors to meet with
alumni of the various academic programs, as well as with faculty members,
and to listen to a general presentation on AUA’s mission and by individual
program presentations.

“We are really pleased to find so many prospective students so interested in
meeting and speaking directly with the current students, instructors and
heads of each of our departments. This is really a unique opportunity for
prospective students to learn about just how different an educational
experience it is to attend AUA,” stated Vahan Bournazian, Registrar of the
University.

The Open House was a good experience for all those who attended. This
introductory meeting provided an opportunity for applicants and guests to
get acquainted with graduates and the heads of academic programs and to get
overall information about AUA.

On the program was a public lecture by Armenia’s new Human Rights Ombudsman,
Mr. Armen Harutunyan, hosted by the AUA Law Department in conjunction with
ABA/CEELI.
“Choosing a career is an important life decision. The goal of today’s Open
House and Career Day is to help young people make a better-informed choice.
In addition to teaching skills and knowledge, at AUA we aim to prepare
students for satisfying and socially useful careers. We are particularly
pleased that a leading member of the legal profession, Armenia’s Ombudsman
Armen Harutyunyan, was able to join us today to discuss the pros and cons of
a career in the law and to explain why the legal profession is important for
Armenia’s future”, stated Tom Samuelian, Dean/Director AUA Law Department
and Legal Research Center.

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The American University of Armenia Corporation (AUAC) is registered as a
non-profit organization in the United States and as the Armenian University
of Armenia Fund (AUAF) in Armenia .The American University of Armenia (AUA)
is affiliated through AUAC with the Regents of the University of California.
Receiving major support from the AGBU, AUA offers instruction leading to the
Masters Degree in eight graduate programs. For more information about AUA,
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