Book talk by Cristopher Patvakanian in collaboration with the UCLA Armenian Students' Association.

Thursday, January 15, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Pacific Time)
Bunche Hall, Room 10383

This event will also be live streamed on the Promise Armenian Institute's Youtube Channel

Join us for an engaging book talk with Cristopher Patvakanian, author of In the Shadow of Mount Khustup. Drawing from personal travel, diaspora identity, and historical inquiry, Patvakanian, a Boston-raised Armenian, reflects on his journey to Syunik in search of family roots and how the stories he encountered shaped his debut Syunik-centered novel. This engaging discussion will uniquely explore Armenian identity, memory, homeland, and the intellectual responsibility of storytelling in the diaspora.

Parking

Parking at UCLA requires a valid permit at all times. Campus parking is available 24 hours a day at varying prices. The nearest parking to the event venue is UCLA Parking Structure 3 (P3). P3 rates: $5.00 - $17.00 (1 hour - all day). Visit UCLA Visitor Parking for information about how to pay.

Once you arrive at Bunche Hall's elevators (located near the building's support columns), head to the 10th floor, make a right when exiting the elevator, and a sign will direct you to the room.

We recommend you arrive 15 minutes early for parking.

Please note: This event will be photographed and recorded for documentation and distribution. All audience members agree to the possibility of appearing in these photographs and recordings by virtue of attending the event or participating in the event.