The Armenian Evangelical College's 100th Anniversary graphic
LOS ANGELES—The Armenian Evangelical College in Beirut, Lebanon will commemorate its 100th anniversary with a series of events in Los Angeles. The events will be held from September 29 to October 1 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Studio City, under the auspices of the Armenian Missionary Association of America.
Founded in 1923, the Armenian Evangelical College is dedicated to providing high quality education rooted in Christian values. Over the past century, the College has nurtured countless young minds, who in turn have become successful in many different career paths. To this day, the college plays a vital role in shaping a new generation of Armenian students.
The weekend festivities will kickoff on Friday, September 29, with a casual meet and greet event, opening a space for attendees to reconnect with old friends and reminisce on their time spent at the Armenian Evangelical College.
Divided into two parts, Saturday morning will include panel discussions by distinguished speakers who will speak on Armenian education in the diaspora, while allowing attendees to think about and participate in the disussions.
Saturday night will be the highlight of the weekend celebration, during which the grand gala dinner will take place. The guest speaker at the gala will be Dr. Noubar Afeyan, a visionary entrepreneur and a prominent figure in the Armenian and global community, and, not to mention, a former student of the Armenian Evangelical College. The gala will be an occasion to celebrate the past 100 years of the college and create opportunities to pave the way for the next 100 years.
The weekend celebration will conclude on Sunday morning with a Worship Service at the United Armenian Congregational Church in Los Angeles.
The Armenian Evangelical College in Beirut, Lebanon
The school principal, Dr Armen Urneshlian, Pastor of the First Armenian Evangelical Church, Rev. Jirayr Ghazarian and School Board Chair, Nercess Baghdoyan will be arriving from Lebanon to join in on the celebratory events.
The weekend celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Evangelical College will be a testament to the institution’s commitment to education, community, and its preservation of the Armenian heritage and the Christian faith. This landmark event will provide a unique opportunity for alumni, former students, and friends to honor the legacy of the college and its profound impact on generations of students.