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BRIGHT 2012

BRIGHT 2012

December 05, 2011
The Goguikian Foundation is proud to be a partner, second year running of BRIGHT 2012 a university fair organized by the Armenian Catholic University Student Association.

More than 14 accredited universities in the country participated in this fair, which was held in the St. Elie/St. Gregory church- Down Town Beirut from 9:00am till 2:00pm on December 05, 2011 for the benefit of the Armenian Community and its students.
Dr. Rev. Paul Haidostian was the guest speaker and he challenged the students to think about the choices they are about to make regarding their university education. He shared his personal experience and encouraged them to “stand Tall” in life to achieve their desired goals.

Mrs. Soheila Hayek talked about the foundation’s mission and encouraged the students to be part of the public sector stressing its importance for the Armenian community within the larger Lebanese community.

The Foundation had invited four Armenian Civil servants to address groups of students: 
Retired Colonel Yeghishe Andonian, the former head of Public Security (Amn El 3am) of Matn.
Mr. Raffi Ashkarian, the Financial Director at Port Of Beirut.
Mr. Garo Marashlian, the Comptroller for Municipalities.
Mrs. Lisa Katossian, Notary Public (Kateb El 3adel).

They shared with the students their experiences and highlighted the importance of partaking in the public sector and answered questions.