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* Heritage: Be a friend of Encyclopaedia Iranica
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* Lecture: Iran : Reform or Stagnation?, Chicago
* Web: CyberIran Radio
* Trade: Pre-Millennium mixer in Washington, DC
* Politics: Anti-MKO pentition in U.S.
* Literature: Shahnameh research assistantships
* Literature: Persian educational seminar, Berkeley
* Soccer: Meet Khakpour in DC
* Politics: Gathering of Iranian activists, Florida
* Music: Shahram Nazeri, North Carolina
* Protests: Human rights vigil, New York
* Lobbying: Iranians in America
* Money: Investment outlook
* Petition: Permit testing of Iranian students
* Art: Mahmoud Hamadani drawings in New York
* Theater: Six plays in the Bay
* Last call: The Literariness of Persian Texts
* Life: Urgent need for bone marrow
* Lectureship: Teach Persian at Manchester U.
* Art: Shirin Neshat in Chicago
* Music: Kamkars in Portland
* Fellowship: Researchers from Iran
* Documentary: Shamlou
* Conference: Iran and the Second World War
* Conference: Iranian studies, Maryland
* Conference: Iranian academic conference, New York
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* Be a friend of Encyclopaedia Iranica
Pardis Minuchehr writes: Did you know that the most extensive research
on Persian culture and civilization is uderway in New York City? And did
you know that you could easily become a supporter of the biggest research
project on Iran? If you want to know more about the Encyclopaedia Iranica
project, just go to: www.iranica.com
There are many ways you could become a friend of this project. In order
to find out just reply to this email. (All contributions are tax deductible
to the extent permitted by law) (For Organizations: Please forward this
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* Iran seminar: Reform or Stagnation?, Chicago
September 21, 1999: Iran at a Crossroads: Reform or Stagnation? with
Shireen T. Hunter director of the Islamic Studies Program Center for Strategic
& International Studies. Time: 5:30 p.m. Cash bar, light hors d'oeuvres
6:00 p.m. Lecture and discussion. Place: The Fairmont Hotel, 200 N. Columbus
Drive, Chicago. $15 member/$25 nonmember ... DEATILS
HERE
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* CyberIran Radio
CyberIran.com has launched "CyberIran Radio". For now, CyberIran
Radio plays Persian Music 24 hours a day. How to Play: 1) You will need
the WinAmp Player (free from //www.winamp.com) 2) Once downloaded,
type Control+L or File | Play Location. Then type CyberIran.DynIp.com:8000
CyberIran Radio should begin playing, if there are any problems please
email Radio@CyberIran.com for assistance. Thanks, and please spread the
Word!! -- Ashkan Yekrangi, Webmaster of CyberIran
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* Pre-Millennium mixer in Washington, DC
The Iranian Trade Association
would like to thank all of its valued members, patrons, and friends in
Washington, DC for the generous support we have received over the past
year. So we are inviting you to a special "Member Appreciation &
Pre-Millennium Mixer", open to the general public. Come and enjoy
fine refreshments and good company while discussing what to expect from
ITA, Congress, and U.S.-Iran engagement in the next millennium. We want
to hear from you! Date/Venue Thursday, September 9, 1999 at the Hyatt Regency
Capital Hill 400 New Jersey Ave., NW , Washington DC 20001. Tel: 202-737-1234.
Time: 5:30 pm7:30 pm, complimentary mixer in The Main Lobby Bar, 7:30 pm.9:30
pm, optional dinner at the Park Promenade Restaurant ($30+ per person,
payable at the door).
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* Anti-MKO pentition in U.S.
Petition of Iranian Americans and Other Concerned Citizens to the United
States Congressmen and Congresswomen and the U.S. President regarding Their
Dissociation from the Terrorist Group known as MKO (Modjahedin Khalgh Organization)
... The MKO frequently, as a means to intimidate and silence its opposition,
label their critics as supporters of the "mullah's regime". The
undersigned are free individuals with diverse viewpoints whose criticism
of the policies and actions of the MKO in no way indicates association
with or endorsement of the current Iranian government or any political
groups therein ... GO
TO
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* Shahnameh research assistantships
Applications are invited for two-three Research Assistantships in connection
with an AHRB (British Academy)- funded research project on Firdausi's "Book
of Kings" (Shahnameh). The project aims essentially to create a corpus
of Shahnameh manuscript illustrations and to provide a forum for art-historical,
literary and historical investigations ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Persian literature educational seminar, Berkeley
Zahra Taheri will instruct three hours of classes per week (in Persian),
including reading and analysis of literary texts of various genres, such
as sufi treatises, ethical texts, and essays. Through representative selections
from medieval literary, historical, and mystical texts, we will discuss
the grammatical and stylistic rules in different periods of classical Persian
literature. Date: Sep. 8 - Dec. 15. Time: Wed. 7:00-10:00 p.m. Place: Room
252, Barrows Hall, UC Berkeley. For registration and more information please
call: (408) 377-7789, or ... GO
TO
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* Meet Khakpour in DC
Come join us in the Iranian Section and support Iranian National Team
defender Mohammad Khakpour at RFK Stadium when his team New York's MetroStars
plays against DC United (Sept 18, 7:30 pm). Wear Iranian Colors D.C. Meet
Khakpour after the Game!... DETAILS
HERE
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* Gathering of Iranian activists, Florida
Palm Beach Airport Hilton, West Palm Beach, Florida, September 10-12,
1999. Information about Iranian Activists Gathering: The annual Gathering
is a forum for creative interaction, exchange of ideas and networking between
Iranians who are active in cultural, social, political and human rights
affairs related to Iran. Last year's Gathering was successfully held in
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Shahram Nazeri, North Carolina
In celebration of Rumi, Shahram Nazeri & the Dastan Ensemble will
perform on Saturday September 25 at the Baldwin Auditorium, Duke University,
in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Amir Rezvani, 919.967.3718
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* Human rights vigil, New York
Fourth week of vigil in New York: The Iranian Human Rights Working Group
(IHRWG) is calling on all concerned groups and individuals to participate
in a weekly vigil in support of the fundamental human rights of the Iranian
people. Human Rights violations in Iran have intensified following the
peaceful demonstration of students demanding freedom of press among other
things ... DETAILS
HERE
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* Iranian lobbying in America
This Radio Free Europe (Persian service) program is about the 2nd generation
of the Iranian Americans who do not wish to join political groups any more
but instead tend to form non-political organizations in order to become
a powerful lobby in the U.S. and other countries. Listen to the 2nd half
of the program (minutes 15 thru 27) ... HERE
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* Investment outlook
Fattaneh (Fay) Homayoun, financial consultant with Solomon Smith Barney,
will be talking about investment opportunities in the new millennium at
House of Iran in McLean, Virginia, on Sunday, September 26 from 6 to 7
pm.
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* Permit testing of Iranian students
(Iranians for International Cooperatio) -- Petition to the office of
the President of the United States of America to permit testing of Iranian
students for the purpose of admission to U.S. schools and universities"
Please send this to President Clinton, the US State Department and the
US Treasury Department as soon as possible. Your Action Counts!!! Please
help us by performing the following two steps... GO
HERE
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* Mahmoud Hamadani drawings in New York
You are invited to the opening reception for a solo exhibition of drawings
by Mahmoud Hamadani on September 9, 1999, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Place: Karen McCready
Gallery, 425 West 13th Street, Fifth floor, NY, NY Reception Date: 9-9-99,
6:00-9:00 p.m. Exhibition Date: September 9 -October 9, 1999 Tuesday-Friday,
10 a.m.-6 p.m., saturday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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* Discuss Iran in New York
Discuss the current situation in Iran and participate in activities
in defense of human, women's and refugee rights in Iran. Place: New York's
HUNTER COLLEGE at Thomas Hunter Building, Room 111 (Lexington Avenue between
68th and 69th Streets, Manhattan). Time: Thursday August 19, 1999 AND Thursday
September 2, 1999 7:00 - 9:00P.M. For more information, contact Maryam
Namazie or Keyvan Javid of the International Federation of Iranian Refugees
Tel: 212-747-1046. Email: chairngo@aol.com.
Web sites: www.chair.org; www.hambastegi.org.
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* Six plays in the Bay
GOLDEN THREAD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: Six Plays- en short - A collection
of contemporary works ranging from parody to profound exploring love, death,
revolution and other trivial pursuits, organized by Torange Yeghiazarian.
AUGUST 4-28, 1999, WEDNSDAY - SATURDAY, 8pm. General Admission $15. EXIT
THEATRE, 156 Eddy St., San Francisco Reservation & Information (510)
986-9194.
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* The Crisis in Iran
SPEAKERS: Darius Rejali (Professor of Political Science, Reed College),
Goudarz Eghtedari (Iranian Human Rights Working Group - U.S.A). TIME: Noon-1:30
pm, Wednesday, August 25, 1999. PLACE: The Governor Hotel, SW 10th and
Alder, Portland, Oregon ... DETAILS
HERE
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* The Literariness of Persian Texts
23 July 1999
This is a final call for papers for 'The Literariness of Persian Texts,'
a collection of essays in honor of Heshmat Moayyad, scheduled for publication
in early 2000 by the world literature annnual 'Literature East & West'
(perhaps in collaboration with an acadmeic publisher). Papers need to reach
LE&W by early November in order for completion of the editorial and
printing process by late January 2000 ... FULL
TEXT
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* Urgent need for bone marrow
Our very good friend, Amir Ghazanfarian, is in dire need of your help.
Amir, who graduated from Stanford University last October with a PhD in
Electrical Engineering, is suffering from an acute case of Lymphoma. He
needs to receive a bone marrow transplant within the next 30 days. I urge
you all to please help him by doing a simple blood test. Please note that
it will take about two weeks for your test results to appear in the Bone
Marrow Donation Registry data base. So, please get tested ASAP ... DETAILS HERE
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* LECTURESHIP: Teach Persian at Manchester University, UK
Applications are invited for a post of Lecturer in Persian in the Department
of Middle Eastern Studies, Manchester University (UK). The post will be
held initially for five years. The successful candidate will have an excellent
research record, and will have completed a PhD or be near completion. Informal
enquiries may be made to the Head of the Department of Middle Eastern Studies,
Dr Colin Imber, email: colin.imber@man.ac.uk
... DETAILS HERE
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* MUSIC: Kamkars in Portland
Kamkars in a live concert in Portland. TIME: 8:00 PM Thursday August
26th. PLACE: Portland Center for Performing Arts, SW Broadway, Portland,
Oregon. Co-sponsored by Regional Arts and Culture Council of Oregon (RACC)...
MUSIC
SAMPLES
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* Shirin Neshat in Chicago
Mehran Azhar writes: "Rapture," which opened in early May
will be on exhibit at the Art Institute of Chicago throigh August 1 along
with several of Shirin Neshat's photographs... DETAILS
HERE
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* Travel fellowship for researchers from Iran
The International Association for the Study of Persian-speaking Societies
is pleased to announce the continuation of our Travel Fellowship Program
by a grant from the Open Society Institute through 1999. Travel Fellowships
are available for scholars and researchers from Iran to take part in academic
and cultural conferences and conventions in the United States ... DETAILS HERE
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* Documentary: Shamlou
Would you like to show a documentary about poet Ahmad Shamlou ("Ahmad
Shamlou: Master Poet of Liberty") in your community? Here's who you
should contact: Dr. Bahman Maghsoudlou (producer), The International Film
and Video Center, 989 First Avenue New York NY 10022, Tel: 212-826-8848,
email: ifvc@ifvc.com.
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* Call for Papers: Iran and the Second World War
The Center for the History of Diplomacy Studies in the Institute for
Political and International Studies (IPIS) intends to convene a seminar
on Iran and the Second World War, on September 25-26, 1999. The main topics
of this scientific gathering are based on two political and cultural dimensions
with the following subtitles:... DETAILS
HERE
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* Iranian Academic Association conference, New York
Dear colleague:
It is a great pleasure to invite you to submit papers for the 4th IAA
(Iranian Academic Association) Annual Conference. The meeting will convene
at the City University of New York, New York City, on September 18-19,
1999. The theme of this scientific gathering has been chosen as: Oil, Petrochemicals,
Energy and the Environment ... DETAILS
HERE
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