On November 9, an elite group of business executives, government representatives, and intellectuals attended a reception at the American University of Armenia’s Akian Art Gallery to learn more about AUA’s programs, opportunities, challenges, and vision for the future. The atmosphere was jubilant as a large crowd of st udents gathered in front of AUA’s main entrance to greet the guests and usher them inside the Akian Gallery, following a tour of the campus. AUA President Armen Der Kiureghian and VP of Operations Ashot Ghazaryan delivered speeches welcoming the guests, alongside AUA Trustees Vasken Yacoubian and Adam Kablanian.