Farewell meeting of “Fulbright” scholar Peter Tumanoff at ASUE

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“Fulbright” scholar Peter Tumanoff’s trip at Armenian State  University of Economics was  over. ASUE  Rector  Professor  Koryun Atoyan hosted him in his  office. Gagik Vardanyan, Vice-Rector of Science  and International Relations,  and Vard Ghukasyan, Head of Foreign Relations Division, also attended the  meeting.

Koryun Atoyan  expressed  gratitude and  mentioned  that his  visit was  so  useful  for ASUE  students  and  lecturers, we  received positive  responses.  “We are interested in continuing our cooperation with you, in any format”; mentioned the Rector  and  added  that our University has  almost no plans for cooperation with American universities, hence we’ll be  glad  to start cooperation with them.

Peter Tumanoff  also  expressed gratitude for hospitality, expressing  hope  that the  cooperation with ASUE would be  continued, in this regard some certain  projects are being identified, particularly within  the  framework of  “Horizon 2020” project.

The professor  expressed  desire  to  participate  in  University annual  conference, which usually held in the fall, and immediately received Rector’s invitation.

Koryun Atoyan also wondered about the  impressions  of  Armenian visit. The  professor  mentioned that these  months  spent in Yerevan were very impressive  for both him  and his  wife, their  family had an opportunity  to  study not  only the  history of  Armenian nation, but  also to  find certain information relating to his origin.

“I was always told that I have Georgian roots,  but during my visit here, I realized how important my Armenian roots  are and the impact they have had in my formation.  Here I became  interested  in my roots, origin and also made  good  friends, whose positive  energy  will make  me  to return Armenia”; said Peter Tumanoff  adding that he  would  tell his  students in Boston  about his  Armenian visit, meetings, trainings  and  research.

Gagik Vardanyan spoke  about the  importance of exchange  programs within the  framework of academic mobility, stressing  that  they  provide not  only an opportunity of   experience, knowledge, teaching methods, but also a  wonderful chance  for cross-cultural communication.

Referring to professor Tumanoff’s  visit the  Vice Rector underlined  that it was so  useful  for  both students and  lecturers, they  were positively  impressed.  “I think such exchange  programs  will give a great impetus to our students and staff”; stressed Gagik Vardanyan.

At the  end  of  the  meeting Koryun Atoyan awarded a certificate  and  souvenir  to the  guest, expressing  hope for  future cooperation.

P.S. “Fulbright” scholar, American Professor Peter Tumanoff  has   delivered lectures  on Economic Theory, Mathematical Economics and Econometrics  in different Departments, as well as  in Gyumri and Eghegnadzor Branches.  Yesterday, he delivered the  last  lecture  at  the  Department of  Regulation of Economy  and International Economic Rеlations. The  auditorium was  overcrowded.  Students  of  different Departments, as well as  foreign ones  attended the  lecture.  The  professor  along  with issues  of economic theory  referred  to  Armen Alchyan, Armenian-American  economist, who  was  one  of  the  most  popular economists of the 20th century, one  of the founders of the new institutional economy.

Note, that “Tntesaget” magazine has  conducted  an interview  with Peter Tumanoff: which will be  published  in May-June edition.

ASUE  Media  and Public  Relations  Division 


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