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ARMENIAN GENOCIDE COMMEMORATION & HERITAGE MONTH
Build-A-Bouquet
Tuesday, April 7th
12:30pm-2pm
Plaza Vaquero
Free bouquet building in celebration of Armenian Motherhood and Beauty Day. This event is brought to you by the Armenian Student Association (ASA), Cultural Diversity, and sponsored by Student Equity & Achievement.
Sounds of Ararat: Cultural Concert
Friday, April 10th
5:45pm-9pm
Auditorium
Reception at 5:45pm
Doors Open at 6:30pm
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Armenian heritage, culture, and community! Featuring musical and artistic performance and guest speakers. This event is brought to you by the Armenian Student Association (ASA), Cultural Diversity, and sponsored by Student Equity & Achievement.
Petals to Remember: Armenian History Month
Presenter: Silva Khayalian
Tuesday, April 21
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Student Center 212
Join us for Petals to Remember, a meaningful event dedicated to Armenian history, culture, and the importance of community engagement. This gathering offers an opportunity to reflect on the historical and cultural legacy of the Armenian people while fostering awareness and connection within our community. This event is brought to you by the ASGCC Organizations Committee.
Candlelight Vigil
Tuesday, April 21
7pm
Plaza Vaquero
Join us as we honor the memory of the 1.5 million lives lost in 1915 during the Armenian Genocide, and those lost in more recent tragedies affecting the Armenian people. The Armenian Student Association in collaboration with ASGCC, invites you to join us for a Candle Lighting Vigil to reflect, remember, and stand together in solidarity.
Armenian Artists: Art Gallery Display
Thursday, April 23
5pm-9pm
Student Center (SC) 212
Experience the vibrant creativity of our local community. Join us for an evening of reflection and inspiration as we feature a curated selection of works from talented Armenian artists. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or looking to connect with the culture, this gallery showing offers a unique window into the heritage and modern expressions of Armenian artistry.
Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
On this day, April 24th, 2026 GCC Campus is closed in observance ofArmenian Genocide Remembrance Day.
April 24th marks Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, a day that holds particular significance to the many thousands in the Armenian diaspora. On this day we recognize the immense loss of human life and the impact these genocidal acts against Armenians have created as they reverberate throughout history to our present time.
On April 2, 2025, the City of Glendale proclaimed:
"The month of April as Armenian Heritage Month, honoring a community whose history, resilience, and culture are deeply intertwined with the fabric of our city, and whose presence has profoundly shaped Glendale’s identity and growth."
In a proclamation from the Office of California Governor Newsom:
“On April 24, 1915, the Ottoman Empire began its systematic genocide of Armenian people, a minority group that had long been treated as second-class citizens. The Armenian Genocide began with the forced deportation and murder of hundreds of Armenian intellectuals and community leaders and ended with the deaths of 1.5 million men, women and children. It was the first genocide of the 20th Century.
As we remember the victims and survivors of the Armenian Genocide, we also honor the strength and resilience of the Armenian people. Forced to build new lives in all corners of the globe, Armenians bravely forged ahead in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Thousands made their homes in California, and we are greater for their contributions.
Let us recommit ourselves to making certain that we never forget the Armenian Genocide, and that we always speak out against hatred and atrocities anywhere they occur.”
Resource Fair
Tuesday, April 28
11am-2pm
Student Center (SC) 212
The ASA Resource Fair is bringing professional opportunities directly to you. Explore a wide range of jobs, internships, and volunteer roles from organizations tabling right here on campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the community and find your next path to success. Event is open to all students!
Beneath the Ashes: The Past Reimagined
Film Screening and Discussion
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
5:30pm-7pm
Student Center (SC)212
Join us for a film screening followed by a discission with director Hrag Yedalian and producer Brandon D. Lamar. “Beneath the Ashes: The Past Reimagined” is a feature-length documentary examining the Eaton Fire’s devastating impact on Altadena’s African American community while illuminating a powerful vision for its future.
FLEX/CPGU Pending Approval
The Armenian Genocide Commemoration Planning Committee is proud to share this year’s programming to commemorate the Armenian Genocide at Glendale Community College.
All events and activities are free and open to the community!
Please contact Lead Interpreter/Coordinator, Kim Weissman at kweissman@glendale.edu if you need ASL/RTC services for any of the events.
Special thanks to the Armenian Genocide Commemoration 2026 Planning Committee: Tzoler Oukayan, Nare Garibyan, Arpi Amirian, Sharis Davoodi, Carla Ruiz & Alex Kalantaryan and the Armenian Student Association (ASA) and ASGCC.
