Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association

04/28/2026

Photos from our event "Dove of Peace: Art Treasures and History from the Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association" where we celebrated the acceptance of the CYSCA records into the Cambridge Public Library's Archives and Special Collections on April 16. With guest speaker Gary Lind-Sinanian, Collections Curator, Armenian Museum of America. Photos by David Elizian.

03/26/2026

Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association (CYSCA) invites you to “Dove of Peace: Art Treasures and History from the Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association” as we celebrate the official acceptance of the CYSCA Records into the Cambridge Public Library’s Archives and Special Collections! Thursday April 16, 2026, 7 PM – 8:30 PM in the Community Room at the Cambridge Public Library (Main), 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138. With food, music, and featuring guest speaker Gary Lind-Sinanian, Collections Curator of the Armenian Museum of America. Free and open to the public, program starts promptly at 7, doors open at 6:30 PM. Registration required here: https://bit.ly/yerevandove

11/16/2025

On October 28, Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association co-hosted a panel discussion event with the Fletcher School at Tufts University, titled "Building Trust in Democratic Institutions: Perspectives from Law, Justice, and Public Service." The panelists were Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Justice Gabrielle Wolohojian, MA State Rep. David Muradian, and Middlesex County Sheriff Peter Koutoujian. In attendance were the 16 Tavitian Scholars from Armenia studying at Fletcher this semester, and members of the Fletcher, CYSCA, and local communities. The evening featured a reception, opening remarks, panel discussion, audience Q&A, and dinner to foster dialogue and exchange among guests and participants. Many thanks to the Fletcher staff, especially Monica Toft, Alan Henrikson, and Christine Gonzalez. Photos by Jared Charney.

09/23/2025

Some scenes from CYSCA's booth at the 2025 Cambridge Science Carnival yesterday, featuring representatives from 2 NGOs from Armenia: Armath and Maqoor! Photos by David Elizian and CYSCA Board members.

09/12/2025

Come visit CYSCA's booth "Barev STEM! Together We Build Tomorrow" at the Cambridge Science Carnival. Sunday September 21, 12 PM-4 PM at the Kendall/MIT Open Space at 292 Main St. Cambridge, MA. Fun and games for children and families. Featuring 2 NGO's from Armenia that empower youth in STEM and a sustainable future: Armath and Maqoor. Come interact with STEM projects and the amazing teens from Armenia who built them! Free and open to the public.





www.cambridgeyerevan.org
https://cambridgesciencecarnival.org/
https://armath.am/
https://maqoor.org/

06/19/2025

Enjoy some photos from CYSCA's 39th Annual Membership Meeting held on June 4, 2025. Guest speaker Alan Henrikson, Lee E. Dirks Professor of Diplomatic History Emeritus and the founding Director of Diplomatic Studies at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, on the topic “Educational Diplomacy: An Armenian and American Experience.” Special appearance and remarks by Cambridge Mayor E. Denise Simmons. All photos by David Elizian unless otherwise noted.

05/15/2025

Please join us in-person at CYSCA's 39th Annual Membership Meeting and Program on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Holy Trinity Armenian Church of Greater Boston, 145 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA in the Charles and Nevart Talanian Cultural Hall. Our guest speaker is Alan Henrikson, Lee E. Dirks Professor of Diplomatic History Emeritus and the founding Director of Diplomatic Studies at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He will be speaking on “Educational Diplomacy: An Armenian and American Experience.” The schedule for the evening is: business meeting at 7 PM for CYSCA members and others interested in becoming members, guest speaker Dr. Alan Henrikson at 8 PM, followed by a reception.
The event is free and open to the public!

09/30/2024

Some photos from CYSCA's "More Than Bones" Archaeology panel discussion at the Cambridge Science Festival on September 23rd with panelists Ani Adigyozalyan (CYSCA's guest from Armenia), Alexia Smith, and Daniel S. Adler. Moderated by Marc Mamigonian. Co-sponsored by Christina Maranci, Mashtots Chair in Armenian Studies at Harvard University, and the National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR). All photos by David Elizian unless otherwise noted.

09/27/2024

Ani Adigyozalyan discusses the many treasures of Armenian culture and ritual discovered in the Areni-1 Cave in Vayots Dzor, including the oldest leather shoe, winery, and settlements and their historical significance. As an archeologist, Ani has participated in excavations in these caves. She is the Senior Laboratory Researcher at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography, National Academy of Sciences, Republic of Armenia, and a researcher at the History Museum of Armenia. Ani Adigyozalyan was introduced by Marc Mamigonian, NAASR Director of Academic Affairs. This event, held on September 26th at NAASR Headquarters in Belmont, MA, is sponsored by The Cambridge-Yerevan Sister City Association and the National Association For Armenian Studies and Research. Video Production by David Medzorian of Daval Video Productions.

Ani Adigyozalyan discusses the many treasures of Armenian culture and ritual discovered in the Areni-1 Cave in Vayots Dzor, including the oldest leather shoe...

09/13/2024

Our 2nd archaeology event this month with Ani Adigyozalyan, on September 26, is hybrid. For online attendance
Zoom Registration Link:
https://bit.ly/4d4h94k
NAASR YouTube Channel Link:
https://www.youtube.com/c/ArmenianStudies

09/13/2024

Please join us for 2 upcoming programs in September, featuring archaeologist Ani Adigyozalyan, CYSCA’s guest from Armenia! Ani is currently a senior lab researcher at the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography at the National Academy of Sciences, Republic of Armenia, and a researcher at the History Museum of Armenia.

Information for the first event on Monday night September 23: