The A.U.O.C. is pleased to have received applications of the following exceptional students. Results of the awards offered will be announced; please check back for more details soon. 

Ninveh Hiskail of Modesto   

      California School of Podiatric Medicine –

      Attending September, 2007 - Current

      Major:  Medicine, Podiatrist  

“Throughout my entire life, I have always been asked what my name “Ninveh” means. Since the time I first started school, I always let them know that my name represented the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh, the oldest Capital in the world. People always seemed amazed that such an ancient culture still thrives today. Because of their astonishment, I have always made it a point to talk about my culture to anyone who is willing to listen and learn…….” 
 

Natalie Badalof of Valencia   

      Univesity of California, Irvine

      Attending September, 2009

      Major:  Engish / Minor:  Latin  

“To be an Assyrian is both a unique struggle and a cherished gift. I am blessed with a naturally strong-willed ancestry that has endured through hardship and suffering, yet has continued to maintain a sense of pride and faith.  My parents have taught me the importance of taking part in the activities and efforts of the Assyrian people in order to become more acquainted with my culture and the community of our people. They have also instilled in me a sense of honor to be part of this culture. As an Assyrian, I have learned that I have the opportunity to make a difference…that none of my good intentions or efforts towards the advancement of our people is too small or insignificant……” 
 
 

Adrina Gabriel of Turlock

      Caifornia State University, Stanislaus

      Attending September, 2007 - Current

      Major:  Bachelor's Degree - Business 

“The contributions and developments Assyrians have made include advances in mathematics, literature, and law as well as in many other fields of study to name a few. Their innovative establishments allowed for the creation of a culture that left an impacting influence illuminating the way for not only other great innovations but for other societies to look upon what was left by the Assyrians as a reflection to the world of what the definition of design, ingenuity, and achievement truly was ranging from highly developed libraries, expansions in the field of medicine and even the well-known lens that we are so dependent upon today, then called the Nimrud lens. Defining what is means to be an Assyrian is defining how an Assyrian can take and run with six-thousand seven hundred fifty eight years brimming and full of achievements made to the civilization, the history, the culture, as well as the traditions of a nation so ancient and being able to live up to the standards of success that have been set by our ancient ancestors. They portrayed this standard of success by being the founders of civilization as well as becoming a ruling and powerful nation……..”