Armenian Student Organization (ASO)
one time advisor: bob jantzen homepage and coadvisor Sergey NersenovStudent Organizations page: ASO group page link (perhaps abandoned?)
The most recent Armenian Student Clubs was reborn in 2014 (2014 reawakening) as the Armenian Student Association (ASA) by Meline Derderian and Lena Christianian but Meline graduated in 2017, and Lena in 2018, passing on the torch to the next president Ani Javardian in Fall 2018 with the renaming to Armenian Student's Association (ASO). Then Ani graduated in 2020. The current group decided to follow a different path, with advisor Carly Gulasarian. bob has lost touch. It was a beautiful experience while it lasted.
PAST HISTORY
During a 7 year period (2002-2009) following its inception, a small nucleus of members of the Villanova Armenian Student Club (AYO = "yes" in Armenian = Armenian Youth Organization) contributed to the campus life with 2 holocaust speaking events, 4 Armenian food festivals, one in conjunction with one of several Armenian dance events held with other campus dance groups, and one Armenian dance workshop graced by an appearance by Father Peter. Besides the fond memories that outlasted the club, two consecutive presidents married and have three children who will remain as living proof of Villanova's gift back to them in return for their contributions to our community life.
Armenian Youth Organization 2002-2009
Welcome to the no longer active Villanova University Armenian Youth Organization (AYO)
Here, you can find out about exciting AYO events in the past, browse through our photo gallery, learn more about the AYO* executives who served, sign up for membership, and access valuable links. [outdated: We value your input and support and look forward to seeing you at our next event!]