HAIGAZIAN UNIVERSITY RECEIVES A DELEGATION FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)
By Mira Yardemian,Public relations Director

AZG Armenian Daily
18/01/2007

President Haidostian: "Our biggest challenge is to promote hope amidst
the threat and reality of political instability"

Beirut, Lebanon (17/01/07)- During their solidarity tour with Lebanon
and the local church, Haigazian University represented by its President
and a number of colleagues, received Rev. Dr. Clifton Kirkpatrick,
the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian
Church, accompanied by a high-ranking delegation.

In his welcoming words, President Paul Haidostian stressed on the
importance of this visit, specially during the Lebanese political
crisis, as well as he acknowledged the ecumenical efforts of Rev.

Kirkpatrick, with whom he has served for long years in the Executive
Committee of the "World Alliance of Reformed Churches".

Rev. Kirkpatrick praised the role of the churches in the region,
including Haigazian’s role in shaping the new generation, and in
preparing the future leadership.

Answering some questions and concerns, President Haidostian highlighted
the characteristics of Haigazian University which renders it unique
in its sector.

"We capitalize on our small size to maintain an open and tolerant
environment inside our campus ", said Haidostian.

After a period of constructive dialogue, President Haidostian
expressed his worries concerning the political instability in the
country. However, he considered the situation as a challenge, where
one should think and act positively.

"Our biggest challenge is to promote hope amidst the threat and
reality of political instability", noted Haidostian.

The meeting concluded by offering the delegation a trophy representing
Haigazian University’s heritage Mugar building.