Haigazian University
From: Mira Yardemian
Public Relations Director
P.O.Box: 11-1748
Riad El Solh 1107 2090
Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: 01-349230/1
01-353010/1/2
Haigazian University Recognizes its Women’s Auxiliary – Beirut
Beirut, 30/03/2007- Friday, a usual working day at Haigazian University, was
happily interrupted to recognize and appreciate the devotion and selfless
efforts of 12 distinguished ladies.
The rooftop of Hotel Le Bristol, one of Beirut’s most prestigious hotels was
the venue, where President Haidostian invited the ladies of the Haigazian
University Women’s Auxiliary and their spouses, in addition to some Board
members and representatives of the University to mark this special event.
Long years ago, the Haigazian Women’s Auxiliary was established as a
voluntary organization of women, dedicated to encouraging interest in
Haigazian University, rendering financial support to it, and promoting its
mission in society, as it was noted by Mrs. Mira Yardemian, the Public
Relations Director, in her opening speech.
Yardemian also read a letter by Joyce Stein, representing the Women’s
Auxiliary Los Angeles, who thanked the ladies in Beirut for their faithful
endeavors on behalf of the University. "Your devotion and extraordinary
competence, has had enormous impact on the University and indeed you also
play an important role in advancing Haigazian’s fine reputation", said Stein
in her letter.
After the opening prayer, offered by Campus Minister, Rev. Nishan Bakalian,
the audience enjoyed a lavish lunch and listened to the speech of Rev. Dr.
Paul Haidostian, President of the University.
"Haigazian’s close ties with society, and its deep concern for the youth of
Lebanon and their future describe a mission that goes much deeper than the
minimum requirements for running and keeping a university. In my four and
half years at Haigazian, I have come to appreciate with much respect, the
honoring of the women and mothers of Lebanon every May, which has probably
given the Haigazian Women’s Auxiliary and the university in general a very
high mark in society", acknowledged Haidostian.
Haidostian also declared that the time has come for refreshing the working
system, in order to prepare with confidence for future activities. "It is
clear to me that we should work in smaller groups and sub-committees to
accomplish the maximum", Haidostian noted.
Afterwards, the President and Rev. Robert Sarkissian, Vice Chair of the
Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees, honored the members with
special trophies of appreciation.
Finally, Mrs. Teny Hasserjian, Chair of the Beirut Women’s Auxiliary,
acknowledged the efforts of the ladies and their long years of service, and
thanked the President by presenting him a trophy showing the fabulous Mugar
building.