NUBAR AFEYAN AWARDED ELLIS ISLAND MEDAL

Noyan Tapan

Ma y 15, 2008

CAMBRIDGE, MAY 15, ARMENIANS TODAY – NOYAN TAPAN. Noubar B. Afeyan,
Ph.D., was among this year’s recipients of the Ellis Island Medal of
Honor. Afeyan was given the medal by the National Ethnic Coalition
(NECO) during a special ceremony held on May 10 in New York City.

The Ellis Island Medal of Honor is awarded to outstanding Americans
who have distinguished themselves as citizens of the United States
and have enabled their ancestry groups to maintain their identities
while becoming integral parts of American life.