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May 2001 * Faraj Sarkuhi in Berkeley * Shiraz University reunion We are preparing for the first Reunion of Shiraz University in San Diego, July6-9, 2001. This is a non-profit cultural event with the goal of reuniting former graduates of Shiraz University from all over the world in San Diego, California. I would appreciate if you could post the Reunion Announcement (file attched) at your Event site, or post the headline of the Announcement as a rotating banner, or any other ways which you find suitable. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, I thank you for helping us organize this event on a world-wide scale. Mohammad Rayej * Iranian-American meeting in Washington THE IRANIAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION IN WASHINGTON DC IS HOLDING ITS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON Sunday, 3 June AND ELECTIONS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COME VOICE YOUR CONCERNS, ASK QUESTIONS, RUN FOR OFFICE, AND VOTE! >>> DETAILS * Iranian picnic in New York Dear Friends, After receiving an overwhelmingly number of positive response (~25!) to the proposal supporting the idea of a spontaneous and hopefully perpetual monthly gathering, I am pleased to announce our first upcoming PICNIC! While there's no obligation or requirement to attend every single event, a regular monthly picnic will make it a routine event to be inscribed in everyone's mind. It will be held at Bear Mountain State Park on Sunday June 3, noon through "you decide!" Such event will then repeat itself at the first Sunday of every month, same time--same place unless overruled by the unanimous majority present at a preceding date, or God forbid the idea died out due to lack of enthusiasm! The suggested specific location is in that round structure with open roof on it next to the lake in Bear mountain and close to a small zoo. In other words, when you drive into the circle facing the main Building where parking is on your left, there's a couple of hundred yards of pathway on your right that takes you to this site. In the event of weather inclement, contingent on its severity we would either meet at the same place or move into the main Building. Everyone is to bring their own foods, etc. but all are encouraged to share in a pot-luck format and mingle..... PLEASE do circulate this among all those with a possible interest, have it broadcast on the iranian radio, TV and news media, and do call your friends about it as well. In addition to the above, and as to the possibility for NJ (second monthly Sunday) , LI (3rd Sunday) and NYC (4th Sunday) for those who may not be able to make it to the above Bear Mountain Event, we are still awaiting the identification of specific sites and other pertinent information by those friends who proposed them. As soon as they are available, these information should be posted to this bulletin board. Looking forward to seeing a quality crowd of no less than 500! Yours truly, Davood Rahni et al Directions: Bear Mountain Sate Park is at the most northern section ot he Palisade Parkway next to Bear Mountain bridge in New York State. It is on the Western part of the Hudson River, 20 minutes north of the Tappan Zee Bridge. If needed more detailed directions, please call me at 914 773-3655. * Faraj Sarkuhi in Berkeley "Center for Dialogue" presents: "Journalism, Writing, Censorship and Self-Censorship in Iran". A talk by Faraj Sarkuhi. * Golnoush Khaleghi's concert, Virginia I am writing on behalf of Golnush Khaleghi (daughter of Rouhollah Khaleghi). Would you Please pass this concert event to people who might be interested? Your are cordially invited to attend a BENEFIT CONCERT on SATURDAY, JUNE 2, 2001 at 8:00 P.M. at the home of Stephen and Golnoush Khaleghi Ackert, in support of young talented musicians seeking scholarships for summer music camps and workshops. THE PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE PERFORMANCES OF PERSIAN MUSIC BY OUR STUDENTS AND A SURPRISE GUEST APPEARANCE. THIS EVENT IS AFFILIATED WITH THE ROUHOLLAH KHALEGHI ARTISTIC CENTER, A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION. ALL DONATION ARE FULLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Desserts and refreshments will be served following the concert. Please RSVP: Email: musighi@aol.com or call 703-560-7795" * Ali Dadgar' art show, Oakland Please forward to Art Lovers, & Haters! You are invited to the studio of Ali Dadgar for 2001 recent work. Date: June 9th & 10th, June 16th & 17th * Scholarship deadline: June 1 Momeni Foundation is dedicated to providing scholarships to graduating high school students and full time college students of Iranian descent anywhere in the world. Deadline for receiving the application material is June 1st of each year. Please pass this message to anyone you may think will be eligible to apply. Your efforts in distributing this information (specially in Iran) are appreciated. Click here: www.momenifoundation.org With regards, * Iranian-American pinic, Maryland COME TO A PICNIC WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY AND ICAN! Join the Iranian Community Action Network (ICAN) for a spring picnic next to the lovely Potomac! Enjoy the spring breeze, group activities and delicious Persian food with fellow activists and friends. WHEN: Sunday, 3rd June, the picnic will begin at 1pm. WHERE: The C & O Canal National Historic Park at Fletcher's Boathouse. (Near the Potomac River at the Reservoir Rd and Canal Rd) Directions can be found at //www.his.com/~jmenzies/urbanatb/trails/parking/fletcher/fletcher.htm Pay parking is available WHAT: We can go hiking, biking, canoeing, play music, eat and enjoy the beautiful scenery together... ** Please bring a dish large enough for 5 people to share. *** Note: If you need ride please contact Majid Phone: 202-966-7470 Hope to see you all ICANs and their friends and families on Sunday June 3rd at 1:00pm! * Barbad Ensemble, Holand Barbad Ensemble & Homayoon Khorram Zang: Maryam Akhondy Rotterdam: 1 juni 2001 Amsterdam: 2 juni 2001 Leeuwarden: 3 juni 2001 Info./ reserveren: 070-3962874 / 06-18552607 / 070-3464031 / 06-24500134 Entree: f 22,50 - Vrienden in beweging: f 15,- * Iranian-American Art Exhibition and Symposium Iranian-American Art has successfully established its place in the larger New York art and cultural community by being included in the National Art and Cultural Affairs list of Award Recipients. We are extremely proud to announce that Center for Iranian Modern Arts (CIMA) has been selected for an award as part of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Cultural Challenge Program for Fiscal 2001. This award is in recognition of the project and the funding plan for an Iranian-American Art Exhibition and Symposium . Iranian -American Art Exhibition and Symposium can become an annual program established to celebrate the many achievements of contemporary Iranian-American artists. It is vital in these optimistic times, to continue supporting an organization that seeks to cover significant issues in Iranian and Iranian-American Art. CIMA will enable the community to view the works of cutting edge Iranian-American artists. The event will be held in New York City in October 2001. The works of second generation Iranian-Americans will be exposed to families, students, educators and art lovers in the city. Our total project budget is $16,000. However, our project will not materialize if we don't collect $6,000. Thus, we need your contributions. Our award is contingent upon meeting the matching fundraising requirements of the program and administration of the project. CIMA must raise the matching funds needed for this award by JUNE 15, 2001 >>> DETAILS * Iranian film festival, New York Iranian Film Festival, New York City June 14-16, 2001 @NYU Cantor Film Center, 36 East 8th St. (Broadway & Uni. Place.) Subway: Astor 6, 8th St. NR, West 4th ABCDEFQ Admission: $8 ($5 student/seniors with ID) Present in co-operation with: The Persian Cultural Society @ NYU and the NYCparty organization On Saturday 16th evening, NYCparty will have a pre-show get together for it's members (membership free). We will offer wine etc. There will be a dress code and focused on a more mature crowd, more of a see-and-be-seen event! Don't have details as of yet, but please email nyc_party@hotmail.com and ask to be placed on the invitation/notification list. With only 300 seats, those just turning up on the Saturday night are sure to be disappointed. * Children & education, UCLA lectures Upcoming events at University of California, Los Angeles: CHILDREN IN CRISIS THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION: THE CASE OF GIRLS' SCHOOLING IN IRAN THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN IN CONFLICT ZONES: MAIN CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
(CASE STUDIES FROM AFGHANISTAN, AZERBAIJAN & KOSOVO) Wednesday May 16, 2001 3340 Reception to Follow Sponsored by: The Gustav E. von Grunebaum Center for Near Eastern Studies International Studies and Overseas Programs (ISOP) In association with: The Graduate School of Education and Information Sciences Social Sciences and Comparative Education Division Relief International * Tell your story for documentary film What is life like away from home? What do you remember, and what do you miss? What sights, what sounds, what smells? What do you feel when you go back and when you come back? Have you never gone back? What are your successes and your failures here in exile? What is happening to the Iranian in you and where do you belong? Where were you born and where will you be buried? Amirani Films, the company which made the popular Googoosh documentary for Channel 4 are setting out to make a bigger film about Iranians in the UK. This will be a major film portrait of us, aiming to bring together a diverse range of our fellow countrymen and women to tell life stories, explore roots and identity, celebrate our culture and achievements, and search for common ground between us. We want to hear from Iranians, young and old, of every persuasion, class and every walk of life. Artists, business people, housewives, grandmothers and fathers, children, everyone and anyone. Those who've been here year just a few years or those who've been here all their lives. If you want to share your experience, your talent and your story please get in touch in Farsi or in English. The makers of this film belong to no political group and have only one thing to declare; they are Iranian. London Tel: (207) 328 7057 * Abbas Milani in Portland Andisheh Center Presents: Abbas Milani, author of "The Persian Sphinx, Amir Abbas Hoveyda and the Riddle of the Iranian Revolution". Saturday May 19th. 2001, Beaverton's Borders at 3:00 P.M. (in English); Portland State University, Room 190 Business Administration Building at 6:00 P.M. (in Farsi). Dr. Milani is Chair of the Department of the History and Political Science at the College of Notre Dame in Belmont California. He has written and published extensively on Iran's encounter with modernity. By writing Hoveyda's biography, Abbas Milani not only laid bare the development of Iranian society during a pivotal period (1919 - 1978), but has also unearthed important new material on US - Iranian relations. On May 19th, during his book reading sessions at Beaverton's Borders and Portland State University, Mr. Milani will be telling the story of Hoveyda's life as it appears in the pages of his book. This is a great opportunity for all those interested to hear the story from the author himself. * Candle light protest, Washington DC Alliance for Defense of Human Rights in Iran invites you to a candle light protest vigil against the suppression of human and democratic rights of journalists, intellectuals and political activists in Iran. Date: Friday May 18, 2001 * Daryabandari in Berkeley "Center for Dialogue" presents: "Afsaaneh yaa Ostureh?"
The concept of myth in Western culture and its reflection on modern Persian
literature. A lecture by Najaf Daryabandari, the author of two recently
published books. Date: Saturday May 19 * US-Iranian Trade: Sacramento Iranian Trade Association Presents "US-Iranian Trade & Dialogue Among Civilizations Dinner" May 31, 2001 5-9 pm The Grand at 1215 J Street Sacramento, CA The Iranian Trade Association is proud to present another engaging event as part of our California Campaign and educational trade conference series: "The US-Iranian Trade & Dialogue Among Civilizations Dinner" on May 31, 2001 from 5-9 PM at The Grand at 1215 J Street Sacramento, California >>> DETAILS * Iranian astronomers, Sunnyvale Search for Common Ground (SFCG) has invited a group of astronomy, science, and other professionals to the United States to visit prominent American scientific institutions, meet their counterparts, share knowledge, and build the capacity of Iranian scientific institutions such as the Zirakzadeh Science Foundation (ZSF) and the Adib Astronomical Society (AAS). Society for Iranian Professionals (SIP) in northern California is hosting a dinner in the honor of these delegates in Sunnyvale for an opportunity to meet them one on one and hear about the latest in science and astronomy in Iran. Our guests from Iran include The President of Adib Astronomical Society, Board of trustees and Director of Zirakzadeh Science Foundation, editor of Nojum Magazine and professors of many universities in Iran. Search for Common Ground (SFCG) and its partner organization, the European Centre for Common Ground, share a vision of transforming how the world deals with conflict away from adversarial approaches toward cooperative solutions. Date: Saturday, May 12, 2001 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Admission (Includes Dinner): Members $25, non members $35 * Mehrangiz Kar, PEN award Soldiers at the Gate: Writers in Enforced Exile An event sponsored by PEN New England's Freedom-to-Write Committee May 20, 2001, at 5:30 The Colloquium Room, Radcliffe Institute On May 20, 2001, at 5:30 the PEN New England Freedom-to-Write Committee will host three award-winning international writers at Harvard's Bunting Institute to discuss the topic: Soldiers at the Gate: Writers in Enforced Exile. The event is free and open to the public. FARAJ SARKOHI, an Iranian fiction writer and magazine-editor will come from his place of exile, Frankfurt, Germany. Joining him will be BEI LING, Chinese poet and editor of Tendency Quarterly, now living in Boston, and ALEJANDRA MATUS, Chilean journalist and author of The Black Book of Chilean Justice, now living in Miami. Each of these distinguished writers has a unique tale to tell of an encounters with an oppressive government. But there is something common to them all. None of them can go home again. If they were to try, they would be greeted by a soldier at the gate. At this panel the Freedom-to-Write Committee will also make its annual presentation of the VASYL STUS AWARD. This year's recipient is Iranian writer, editor, lawyer, and women's rights activist MEHRANGIZ KAR. Author of many books on social issues, editor, human rights lawyer and vocal activist for women's rights, Mehrangiz Kar was among the first women attorneys who voiced deep concern against the Islamization of gender relations in Iran following the revolution. * Sarkuhi in Seattle Faraj Sarkuhi, renowned Iranian writer and journalist, will be in Seattle on Sunday June 17 for a reading, lecture, and question-and-answer session. The event will be held in Room 249 Savery Hall on the campus of the University of Washington at 5:00 PM and is projected to last until about 7 PM. You may recall that Mr. Sarkuhi's struggle for press and intellectual freedoms in Iran attracted worldwide attention in 1998 when he was abducted by the officials of the Islamic Republic's Ministry of Information and held against his will for several weeks. He was eventually released under international pressure and his release led to revelations about the chain of abductions and murders committed by the Ministry of Information. He now lives and writes in exile in Germany. Mr. Sarkuhi's appearance in Seattle is part of a US tour arranged by PEN American Society. * Amir Fallah -- artist wins scholarship We are pleased to announce that the 2001 Iranian Art Scholarship Winner-Amir Fallah will be in the San Francisco Bay Area in May >>> DETAILS * Parsis in India, photographic journey India Center of Art & Culture CONTACT: Tamina Davar CELEBRATED SCREENWRITER RETURNS TO NEW YORK TO LAUNCH LANDMARK PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK AT INDIA CENTER OF ART AND CULTURE PARSIS: The Zoroastrians of India A Photographic Journey Capturing Media Acclaim; Selling Out in India and North America New York Sooni Taraporevala, photographer, and acclaimed screenwriter of Mira Nair's award-winning films Mississippi Masala and Salaam Bombay and the recently-released Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, launches her new book of photographs, already selling out in India and North America. Taraporevala had attended New York University and wrote part of Mississippi Masala while working in New York. Taraporevala will present slides from her book, spanning 20 years of work. Discussing her personal journey producing the book - from her Parsi upbringing, to her work as a photographer and internationally-known screenwriter, to the personal stories within the book, she will touch on Parsi social history, religion, and identity. The event is cosponsored with the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA). DATE: Tuesday, May 15 TIME: Reception 6:30 pm Event: 7:00 pm LOCATION: India Center of Art & Culture 530 West 25 Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues) $10 donation requested >>> DETAILS * Iranian teaching positions in Paris Two permanent CNRS positions in Iranian studies are available in Paris: - Librarian for the Institute of Iranian studies at the Sorbonne nouvelle
More details in French at the Web site of "Monde iranien": //www.ivry.cnrs.fr/iran/index.html Yann Richard * Iranian Community Action Network, Washington DC Iranian Community Action Network Dear Friends, Long time no see! How is everyone? I hope your Aide Norouz celebrations were great! I spent mine at the Farsi Language Center in Beirut. What an experience! Please come to La Madeleine French Bakery, 3000 M Street in Georgetown, DOWNSTAIRS 4-6pm on Saturday May 12, 2001 for a meeting. During this meeting, we will: 1. Hear about the activities of an Iranian non-governmental organization from Katrine Razavi, Executive Director of CENESTA- Centre for Sustainable Development www.cenesta.org 2. Set a date for the ICAN Spring Picnic 3. Review the activities of the past few months The meeting will take place on SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2001 4-6 PM Location: Le Madeleine French Bakery, DOWNSTAIRS 3000 M Street, Washington, DC NW Parking available on the street. You can walk from the Foggy Bottom or Dupont Circle metro stations. For more information, please contact Newsha Moraveji at 202-462-2042 or neestam@yahoo.com * PBS documentary om Islam By Nigel Hunt LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Most Americans do not associate Islam with medical advances or cutting-edge technology, but perhaps they should think again: Hospitals were an Islamic invention, Muslims saved the works of Aristotle and other Greek philosophers and they were the first to use paper widely. ``Hostility exists against Muslims in the United States. People think about the guy in Afghanistan (news - web sites) who is blowing up statues rather than the guy down the street who is a dentist,'' said Rob Gardner, who produced and director a documentary about Islam for the Public Broadcasting Service. Gardner said his documentary, ``Empire of Faith,'' being aired on May 8, sought to avoid ``negative stereotypes.'' Much of the 2 1/2-hour program is spent looking at the positive achievements of the first 1,000 years of Islam >>> FULL TEXT * Persian prose in Exile, London (revised schedule) Here is a detailed list of speakers and topics for the lecture series on post-revolution Persian prose in exile which I am organizing at School of Oriental and African Studies in London in association with "Iran Heritage Foundation" with support from Balli Klockner plc Convenor: Dr Nima Mina, SOAS, University of London Revised Schedule >>> DETAILS * Celebration of Iranian Arts, Washington With reference to the item on Community page of your web site, "New Art from Iran: U.S. Tour," please be aware that in addition to the art exhibition at Meridian International Center, a multi-event "Celebration of Iranian Arts and Culture" has been organized by Search for Common Ground that includes a variety of concerts - traditional Persian classical music, contemporary fusion/new-age jazz, and Iranian folk songs - poetry readings, Persian cuisine, a slide lecture on Persian carpets and textiles, and a gallery talk by visiting Iranian artists. Many of the events are free of charge. I believe this series will be of great interest to your readers, and I would very much appreciate your posting the attached information on your web site. Gil Kulick * Persian Lecturer Position, University of Michigan The Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Michigan announces a lecturer position for a professional language instructor of Persian, effective September 1, 2001. This position is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Responsibilities include teaching 2 courses per semester on the Elementary and Intermediate levels. Requirements: M. A. or Ph. D. in Persian language, linguistics, or language pedagogy; preferably two years of language teaching experience at the college level; and native or near-native competence in both Persian and English. Please send a letter of application and three letters of reference, and a videotape if available, not to exceed 30 minutes, to: Professor Alexander Knysh, Chair, NES, University of Michigan, 2068 Frieze Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Review of applications will continue until a candidate is chosen. The University of Michigan is an EOE employer. * Day I became a woman, San Diego We're going to start showing Marziyeh Meshkini's THE DAY I BECAME A WOMAN in San Diego after May 10th. I'm organizing another screening for the Iranian community on May 9th in San Diego (7 PM, Hillcrest Theatre). Anyone that may want to go can just email me an RSVP and their numbers and I'll add their name to the door list. THE DAY I BECAME A WOMAN is a beautiful triptych depicting three stages in a woman's life. It marks the debut of first time director Marzieh Meshkini's . Alternately funny, surreal and heartbreaking and filled with breathtaking imagery, the film features a script by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, one of the masters of the new Iranian Cinema. It has received numerous awards including the Best First Film prize at the 2000 Venice and Chicago Film Festivals, Best Director at the Thessaloniki Film Festival and Best Film (Asian Filmmakers) at the Pusan Film Festival. * Isfahan conference postponed I would like to thank you for your interest in participating in Isfahan 2001 Conference. In our quest to convene a professional conference with quality presentations we have been working very diligently to bring this ambitious plan into fruition, given the disproportionately short time we had. Therefore, after careful considerations, the Executive Committee has decided to change the date of the Isfahan 2001 Conference to late December of this year, possibly December 22-24. (instead of June 18 - 21, 2001). Contact us if you have any question. Masoud Moghtaderi-Zadeh, Ph.D.,
P.E. * Colorado Persian Society Attached you will find Colorado Persian Society's newsletter provided by Dr. Nooriala in Farsi with details and directions to the following events: 1. This Saturday May 5, 3-5pm, Introduction to Yoga with Mahmoud Hosseini. Bring a matt. Dress casually. 2. Sunday, May 6, 3-5 Health and water quality presentation by CSU Professor and researcher, Dr. Soltanpour. 3. Our sixth annual elections, financial report, discussion: Sunday May 20th, 1-5pm All events at Pouneh Sara (Colorado's Iran House) 7800 W. Colfax in Lakewood. * Night on a Persian Rug, Chicago University of Chicago's Persian Cultural Society proudly presents A NIGHT ON A PERSIAN RUG. Enjoy a full course meal from Reza's restaurant and a variety of entertainment. This includes student performances such dancing, singing, skits, slide show, and poetry. May 12, 2001 at 7:00 pm For more information or tickets call (847) 334-2828 or email amriahi@midway.uchicago.edu Do you have an annoucement? Email us
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