University of La Verne - Lambda Yearbook (La Verne, CA)

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The American Armenian International College rop Lett Fr. Yeghia Babikian. Director ot AAIC. Top Right Armenian students, left to right: Soma Ashkanan. Anahid Houradian. Auo Keshishian, Asbed Sayadian. Hnr Sayadian. Sarbis Der Yeghiaiou. Bottom Left: Garbis Der Yegmiaian. Assistant to Directior Bottom Right: Garbis Der Yegmiaian helps inroll two new students. The AAIC. the first Armenian College in the United States, was established in La Verne. California, in September of 1976 with 25 Armenian students. For many years. Dr. Kevork A. Sarafian had envisioned the establishment of an Armenian College in the United States. His son. Dr. Armen Sarafian. now President of University of La Verne, has helped make his father's dream a reality. AAIC operates in consortium with University of La Verne (ULV). AAIC and LVC students have the privilege of reciprocal cross-registration, satisfying the graduation requirements of both Colleges. Dr. Yegia Bavikian, Director of the Armenian College, says that the college has successfully lived through its first academic year, probably the most critical period of its life. In the second year, the AAIC consists of 54 students, nine staff members. 31 Board members, hundreds of benefactors and thousands of friends.

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La Verne College Food Committee 56 Food Committee Every second Wednesday of each month is the rendezvous date for the Food committee. It is the concern of the food committee to listen to complaints and recommendations from the student body and to try to improve the food and service in the College Cafeteria. The committee consists of six students and Saga Food manager. Al Seino (Right). The Food Committee also organizes the various » special meals such as International Night. Hawaiian Night. Mexican Night, Soul Food Luncheon and the holiday dinners. Students are asked to participate and speak with the food committee members, since it is through the students that opinions are gathered. Right: food Committee members, left to right. Row 1. John Moon. Camille Marroqum. Celis Madariaga Row 2. Debbie Mack. Al Semo (advisor). Debra Schaffer. Amilcar Exume.

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Model United Nations The Model United Nations club was designed to inform students of the working of international relations. Advised by Green, the club participated in both the Southern Regional conference held at Occidental College, and the meeting of I Model U.N.'s of the Far West held in Seattle, Washington. The club met once a week and was open to all students. c| credit was also available. Below: Model United Nations members Front row left to right. Camille Marroquin, Sherry Takacs. Back row left to rigt Del Stewart. Ross Barrons. Richard Barber, and advisor Biff Green. 58 Clubs Model United Nations