2015-16 OIA Armenian Scholarship Announcement

Organization of Istanbul Armenians (OIA) 2015 – 2016 Academic Year Scholarship Announcement ~~~ The Organization of Istanbul Armenians awards up to 10 scholarships per year to highly deserving college and graduate students. Each scholarship award amounts up to $2,500. This year a limited number of scholarships will again be made...

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50th Anniversary by honoring our Founding Members.

  50th Anniversary by honoring our Founding Members. Saturday, June 6. 2026 at 7:00p.m. at OIA Center . Mission The Organization of Istanbul Armenians of Los Angeles, a 501(c) charitable organization, was established in 1976 to preserve the Armenian heritage, traditions, and culture through its literature, education, sports, and other...

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We Are Here (USC)

    .. On April 30, the Institute debuted The Ones Who Stayed, a photography exhibition about the Armenian community of Istanbul. The product of a collaboration between Institute Managing Director Maral Tavitian and photographer Alexis Pazoumian, the exhibition featured interviews with a diverse group of Istanbul Armenians and images...

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U P D A T E D – 50th Anniversary of OIA Dinner.

    .. Mission The Organization of Istanbul Armenians of Los Angeles, a 501(c) charitable organization, was established in 1976 to preserve the Armenian heritage, traditions, and culture through its literature, education, sports, and other benevolent methods. Support our mission with your donation today. (818) 213 5100   – …

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The Armenian Press in Istanbul After the Genocide”

  COMUNITY EVENT   Արեւմտեան շրջանի Համազգային Շրջանային Վարչութեան Գրական Միաւորը, սիրով կը սպասէ ձեզ՝ Չորեքշաբթի՝ Ապրիլ 29, 2026ի երեկոյեան ժամը 8:00ին Զում հարթակի վրայ տեղի ունենալիք դասախօսութեան,կը ներկայացնէ՝ Երեւանէն Դասախօս՝ Մարի Մերտխանեան Նիւթ՝ «Յետ 0. Պոլսահայ Մամուլը»: Սիրով հրաւիրուած էք բոլորդ: The Hamazkayin Western Region Literary Unit presents “The …

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Paint & Sip Evening at O.I.A.

    oia_   Join us for a fun Paint & Sip Evening at O.I.A.! 🎨🍷 Gather your friends and enjoy a relaxing night filled with wine, cheese, and creativity. 📍 OIA Center 📅 Wednesday, May 13 ⏰ 7:00 PM Spots are limited—reserve yours today!   .. Mission The …

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Mr. Sarkis Aydjian (1961-2026) Funeral Announcement.

  .. Mr. Sarkis Aydjian (1961-2026)  Funeral Announcement. .. Mr. Sarkis Aydjian (1961-2026) (Former Member of Gomidas Choir)   Survived by:    His Daughter: Kathleen Aydjian  His Sister: Mr. & Mrs. Ohannes & Rita Sabuncu  His Nieces: Lena Sabuncu       Jeannine Sabuncu     His Nephew: Bared Sabuncu  His Cousin: Mr & Mrs. Arshak...

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