We are celebrating our 20th anniversary in 2026! We will be updating this page through the year with various events and programs. Be sure to check back regularly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our goal this year is to raise $20,000. You can help us reach our goal at https:\/\/givebutter.com\/ARISC-20th<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Conference: Celebrating 20 Years of ARISC: Approaches and Directions in the Study of the South Caucasus<\/strong> Research Resources Workshops on the South Caucasus<\/a><\/strong> Book Talk with Stephen Jones: “The First Social Democracy: The Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918-21)”<\/a><\/strong> A Seat at Our Table: A Culinary Journey through the South Caucasus in Three Parts<\/a><\/strong>
September 17-19, 2026
Register at https:\/\/site.pheedloop.com\/event\/ARISC20thConference\/home<\/a>
All registration to the conference must be completed two days before the start of the conference, by September 15th.\u00a0Registration will close at 11:59pm Pacific time on September 14, 2026.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
ARISC has organized a series of workshops with librarians and researchers to present information on South Caucasus library collections, resources, and archival sources, with an emphasis on information that can be accessed remotely.
Armenia<\/strong> – Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 4pm eastern<\/strong>
Register at <\/strong>https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/u8Yl0B63RpWR4xGBHoZX3A<\/strong><\/a>
Azerbaijan<\/strong> – Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11am eastern<\/strong>
Register at <\/strong>https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/mAdMIyazRquu-P2l4-nlLw<\/strong><\/a>
Georgia<\/strong> – Monday, June 8, 2026, at 1:30pm eastern<\/strong>
Register at <\/strong>https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/nDKkHoh4SjODKgqlcrmMBw<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 2:00pm EDT
Registration Required<\/a>. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Planning a trip to the South Caucasus or want to visit virtually? ARISC is offering a series of sessions on food in the region. Join us!
Part I: Armenia<\/strong>
Tue, March 17 at 11am EDT; 7pm Yerevan
Hosts: Ani Apresyan and Lori Pirinjian
Cooking demonstration: Tanapour
Registration required<\/a>. Register for each event separately. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.
Part II: Georgia<\/strong>
Mon, March 23 at 11am EDT; 7pm Yerevan
Hosts: Kyle Estes and Rikki Brown
Cooking demonstration: Adjaruli khachapuri*
*Using recipe from SAVEUR Magazine<\/a>
Registration required<\/a>. Register for each event separately. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.
Part III: Azerbaijan<\/strong>
Thu, March 26 at 11am EDT; 7pm Yerevan
Hosts: Leyla Rustamli and Anna Oldfield
Cooking demonstration: Sabzi plov
Registration required<\/a>. Register for each event separately. After registering, you will be sent a link to join the session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n