The expanded session of YSU SSS of the second term of the academic year of 2018/2019 was held in the Session Hall of YSU Academic Council.

At the beginning of the session the chairman of YSU SSS Vanatur Sherents spoke about the achievements and omissions of the Scientific Society, presented staff changes and expressed hope that the student body will carry on working with responsibility.

 A meeting-discussion traditionally held after the summarizing session was conducted by the director of the School of Ethics Gevorg Mkrtchyan. He presented the informative material entitled “Communication ethics and formula of success”.
 According to him, ethics is a science of morality.  “It can be said that ethics is a standard of moral behavior.  Etiquette is a defined system of norms that regulates behavioral manifestations of human relationships. “

Talking about communication, he mentioned that there were two types: verbal and non-verbal.  “The verbal is, in its turn, can be oral, inner and written, and non-verbal, interlinguistic and bodily”.  Gevorg Mkrtchyan touched upon its subtypes, spoke about successful communication skills and common mistakes.

Then the vice-chairman of the SSS Ani Hakobyan presented the activity of Student Scientific Society.
  Ani Hakobyan also introduced the statistical table of the units of the Faculty SSS, semester earned and lost, according to which the SSSs of the Departments of Philosophy and Psychology, History, Law and Radiophysics were evaluated “excellent” and the European Language and Communication  Faculty of Philology, Geography and Geology and SSS of Ijevan Branch were evaluated “good”.

 At the end of the meeting the ceremony of awarding was held: certificates and encouraging prizes were handed to the heads, secretaries and members of SSSs of faculties.

On May 29, 2019, we had an interview with YSU Ijevan Branch graduate of 2001, director of Ijevan Child Development and Social Inclusion Center, “Bridge of Hope” NGO, Armine Nersisyan.

 – Please tell us your birth date and place.

 – I was born on March 11, 1980 in Yerevan.

 – Tell us about your family.

 – I have lived in a big family. My father is an engineer-builder, mother, librarian.  Married, my husband works in the agricultural sector, he is an engineer-mechanic by profession.  I have 2 kids, boy and girl.  My son is 12 years old and has a musical endowment, I think he will succeed in that field, my daughter is still young, three years old.

 – What was your childhood dream?

 – From the very beginning I dreamed of becoming a teacher, and I think my dream has come true.  I have been working in pedagogy and psychology for 18 years.

 – What education did you receive?

 – I studied at YSU Ijevan Branch of YSU and got a qualification of pedagogue-psychologist.

 – What role did YSUIB education have in your life?

 – The best years of my life are years of studying at YSUIB.  where I have received professional education, I have learned to study independently, which has become a basis and opportunity for working and having a dignified life.

 – What work experience do you have?

 – I have 18 years of work experience.  In 2001-2003 I worked in Ijevan N4 Secondary School as a psychologist and life skills teacher.  From 2003-present, I am the director of Ijevan’s Center for Child Development and Social Inclusion “Bridge of Hope” NGO.

 – What is your favorite book?

 – I can read Tumanyan endlessly, be surprised and proud of his genius.

 – What is the last book you read?

– The last book I read is R.  Palacio’s  “Wonder” novel.

 – What music do you prefer and what is your favorite song?

 – I love classical music, pop, folk.  The song gives me wings to fly and dream.

–What is your favorite movie?

 – I love the Frank  Capra’s “This Wonderful Life” movie.

 – Do you have a favorite sport?

 – I love table tennis.

 – What is your favorite place in Armenia and abroad?

 – Oh, I love my home town in Armenia, my Tavush, my Ijevan, and I can not to mention the capital Yerevan.  And the city of my dream abroad is Paris.

 – What qualities do you appreciate in people?

 – Honesty,fairness, diligence.

 – Do you have a favourite quote or slogan you are guiding?

 “Do good, and then throw it into the sea!”  I love this folk saying very much and I often do that way.

 – What will you never do?

 – I will never leave my homeland.

 “What are you afraid of?”

 – Staying alone.

 “Why are you sorry?”

 – I think I still have time to do everything and not to regret it.

 – What helps you make decisions in difficult situations?

 – Not to panic, more balanced judgments.  The difficult situations in life have made me even stronger and motivated to learn.

 – What do you think is the biggest accomplishment of your life?

 – My biggest accomplishment is definitely my children.

 – What is your formula of success?

 – Optimism, faith in the mission for which I live and love for life.

 – What is the most invaluable advice you have received?

 – If you plan correctly, you succeed.

 – What is the main message that you would give to young people (in particular, YSUIB students)?

 – I believe in the power of our bright young people, and I just want them to appreciate every moment of life and never be lazy.

 – Thank you for an interesting interview.

 Interviewed by YSUIB Public Relations and Press responsible Hasmik Vanyan.

On May 25, 2019, YSU Ijevan Branch hosted Men’s Chess Championship, organized by YSUIB Student Scientific Society, particularly with the efforts of 3rd year student of “IAM” Gerasim Alaverdyan and 2nd year student of “IAM” Arayik Shahnazaryan. The referee was Emil Matinyan, coach of the Ijevan Branch of the Armenian Chess Academy.

 3 lecturers and 7 students from different professions took a part in the chess championship.

 The championship was held in Swiss mode (5 rounds) and for each game 15 minutes were given.

The game was held in an engaging atmosphere.  2nd year student of the “Cartography and Cadastre” Tigran Gasparyan, third year student of “IAM” Gerasim Alaverdyan and 2nd year student of Part-time training Arthur Gevorgyan collected 4 points each, following blitz  games.

 After collecting equal points, the prize places were determined by the computer.

 Arthur Gevorgyan was recognized the winner and Gerasim Alaverdyan and Tigran Gasparyan took the 2nd and 3rd places respectively.

 The prize winners were awarded with diplomas.

 Arthur Gevorgyan took The Men’s Chess Championship Cup.

 Emil Matinyan was awarded with a letter of appreciation and a gift.

  On May 23, 2019, the members of the Armenian-French Friendship and Exchange Organization, Jos Milinere, Philip Dromsen, Laurence Dromsen awarded scholarships to the students of “French Language and Literature”specialty, Emma Shahnazaryan and Varshik Isakhanyan.

 Representatives of the French delegation noted that their organization was satisfied with the research done by the students during one semester owing to which they received scholarships.

 Acting Head of the Department of French Language and Literature of Ijevan Branch of Yerevan State University (YSU) A.Mardanyan introduced the history of the Armenian-French friendship and conveyed her gratitude to the President of the Organization Mrs. Paulet Coutin.

YSUIB Acting Dean of the Faculty of Humanities Karine Poghosyan, Head of Foreign Relations Department Arman Yeganyan conveyed their gratitude to the guests, handing a beautiful gobelin, one of the works of the Faculty of Applied Arts students.

It should be reminded that every year the organization provides scholarships to students studying in a paid system of “French Language and Literature”specialty. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Armenian-French Friendship and Exchange Organization. On this occasion, YSUIB lecturers, staff members, municipality representatives and students attended the event.

  On May 23, 2019, YSU Ijevan Branch library hosted Women’s and Girls’ Chess Championship.

 7 students from different professions took a part in the championship.

 It was organized by the Student Scientific Society of YSUIB, member  of the SSS,  third-year student of “Informatics and Applied Mathematics” specialty Gerasim Alaverdyan.

 The championship included 6 rounds.

 Sona Virabyan, 1st- year student of “IAM” and Syuzanna Mirzoyan, 3rd-year student of “IAM”, scored equal (5 points each).

 Susanne Mirzoyan became the winner, and Sona Virabyan took the 2nd place.

  2nd-year student of “Elementary Pedagogy and Methodology” Zina Voskanyan took the 3d place.

 The prize winners were awarded with diplomas.

 For the first time, Syuzanna Mirzoyan received the Women’s and Girls’ Chess Championship Cup.

 Gerasim Alaverdyan received a letter of appreciation.

 The member of SSS, a third-year student of “History”, Shirak Gasparyan awarded the winners.