Haigazian University Fundraiser Focuses on Syrian Armenian Students

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014

Haigazian University Alumni Board with Joyce Naltchayan Boghosian (center)

White House Photographer Joyce Naltchayan Boghosian Featured

LOS ANGELES–An afternoon luncheon fundraiser for displaced Syrian
Armenian students at Haigazian University became a reunion of sorts
with alumni, philanthropists, clergy, government officials, and
friends. They had one goal– to raise much needed scholarship funds for
the displaced Syrian Armenian students studying at Haigazian. Their
goal was realized. All attending were painfully aware of the need– and
were generous. A current, informative report was given by Dr. Ani
Darakjian, Chairwoman of the Haigazian University Board of Trustees. A
video chat of these students with University President Paul Haydostian
was viewed.

Joyce Naltchayan Boghosian, daughter of the late White House
Photographer Harry Nalchayan, was the event’s highlight. Her
presentation of photos gave an exclusive glimpse into her world of the
privilege and pressures as a White House photographer. She shared how
each president, in his own way, treated her warmly and with respect as
she entered his personal life. Joyce Boghosian’s calm demeanor belies
the pressures that were present in her White House position. With only
seconds to shoot an historic photo, implement proper protocol in a
foreign setting, or traveling on Air Force One–all are evidence of her
expertise and professionalism.

The Haigazian Alumni Association and the Women’s Auxiliary appreciated
the guests who spent a beautiful Sunday afternoon on June 22 at the
Lakeside Golf Club in Toluca Lake, providing support for grateful
students in Beirut.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress