Persian Language Symposium: This Weekend in NYC

- Iranian Alliances Across Borders (IAAB), in collaboration with directors of Persian language schools, will hold it's first Persian Language Educators' Symposium this weekend in New York City. - 5/23/13

Mahsa Mirtalebi is appointed "Global Swede" at the University of Gothenburg

- The University of Gothenburg has appointed Mahsa Mirtalebi, student at the international BSc programme in Software Engineering and Management, as the "Global Swede" of 2013. Mahsa Mirtalebi is a very devoted and active student and also a very devoted student ambassador for the education at the IT Faculty. - 5/20/13

Iranian Student Film needs the support of the Iranian Community

- 1979 "is an NYU undergraduate thesis film that will begin principal photography in late June 2013. The film centers on three Iranian immigrants in small town America during the time of the Iranian Hostage Crisis. We follow Reza and witness the comedic culture clash that follows him and his friends, Masoud and Ata, as they try their hardest to assimilate. - 5/14/13

Newly Appointed Iranian-American Judge Makes History

- On Thursday, May 2, 2013, Susan Amini was appointed to King County Superior Court judge position 20 in Washington State. Ms. Amini is the second Iranian American to serve as a Superior Court judge in the country, and the first of Middle Eastern descent in Washington state history. -Solmaz Elmi-Sarabi, NIAC - 5/10/13

The Failed Neocon Attempt to Destroy an American Anti-war Organization

- The war over war with Iran has many battlefronts. Inside Washington, the battle line is between a small coalition of peace and security, non-proliferation and religious groups opposing war and favoring a peaceful solution to the stand off with Iran, and a well-funded war machine comprising neoconservative organizations who believe war with Iran should have started years ago. -M.J. Rosenberg, Washington Spectator. - 5/7/13

Three Iranian-Americans among the 30 Most Important Women Under 30 In Tech

- Women are (relatively) few and far between in the tech industry. So it is quite an achievement for three Iranian-American women (Soraya Darabi, Parisa Tabriz and Roxanne Varza), to have made it to the list of the most important women 30 years old or under in tech compiled by the Business Insider. - 5/5/13

25 Ducks: From Iran to Division I, Arsalan Kazemi has come a long way

- Arsalan Kazemi has come a long way - 7,120 miles if you want to be exact. Even though it wasn't very popular in his home country, Iran, Kazemi decided to add basketball to his already-full list of sports when he was 9. -Turner Maxwell, Daily Emerald - 5/3/13

The 30 Most Important Women Under 30 In Tech: Roxanne Varza

- Roxanne Varza currently runs some of Microsoft's startup-related initiatives in Europe, specifically its BizSpark and Spark programs. Prior to joining Microsoft, Varza worked as the editor of TechCrunch France. -Business Insider - 4/30/13

Summer Leadership Institute: Limited Spots open for Camp Ayandeh and Camp Javan

- IAAB is still accepting applications to its 2013 Summer Leadership Institute (SLI), which is being held from June 27, 2013 - July 10, 2013 in Whittier College outside Los Angeles, California. - 4/29/13

The privilege of giving

- Atherton philanthropist Bita Daryabari supports range of causes not only with funding, but with time, effort and intensity of purpose -Renee Batti, The Almanac - 4/29/13

The Psychological Strains of Digital Activism

- Iran's Green Movement began in 2009 when citizen groups accused government officials of altering outcomes in national elections. Citizens and activists gathered in the streets to protest and also relied on social networks such as Twitter to disseminate their message and coordinate action. -Cameran Ashraf - 4/26/13

PAAIA Releases 2013 National Survey of Iranian Americans

- A solid majority of Iranian Americans-fifty-nine percent (59%)-stated they approved of President Obama's handling of Iran's nuclear program, although they are divided about whether U.S. policy in this area will be successful. - 4/22/13

Iranian-American Legislator in Washington State

- In the decades since the Iranian Revolution, immigrants from there have made it to the corner offices of corporate America, academia and Hollywood. But they're largely absent from the political scene. In the U.S., the highest ranking Iranian-American elected official is a freshman state representative from suburban Seattle. -Tom Banse, KLCC - 4/22/13

Iranian American dismayed to learn State Department no longer wants his services

- Amir Mohammed Estakhri has spent nearly a dozen year working with the State Department as an Iranian-language translator. But, recently, he's learned his services are no longer needed -- and he thinks it may be because he translated for Iranian officials in the U.S. as well. -PRI - 4/22/13

Persian Arts Festival and Persian Parade Present: SHURKA BAZAAR in New York

- On April 14, 2013, in honor of Persian Parade's 10th year anniversary, Shurka Bazaar will transform Madison Avenue, alongside Madison Square Park, into an urban oasis. A Persian Bazaar of ancient times. A fantastical experience of being transported to a destination through a cultural immersion, vivid as a memory and true to the imagination, yet far from anything one has ever experienced. - 4/13/13

Iranian scientists win WT Innovation Word Cup

- Two Iranian researchers in Canada's British Colombia University, Babak Shadgan and Behnam Molavi, have won 2012 WT Innovation Word Cup for designing a fire rescue helmet. - 4/12/13

Alum launches Tiburon International Film Festival for emerging filmmakers

- Saeed Shafa, an SF State alumnus and festival director of the Tiburon International Film Festival is highlighting the challenges of growing up globally with a program called "Films on Youth," an introduction to young film makers from around the globe. The festival runs April 11-19, 2013 at the Playhouse Theater in Marin, Calif. -Jonathan Ramos, Golden Gate Express - 4/12/13

More Than 300 Iranian Students In US Really Need Your Help!

- Several weeks ago, PAAIA announced a partnership with the Institute of International Education (IIE) to provide emergency grants of $2,000 each to Iranian students in the US who are facing financial difficulties due to the recent currency devaluation in Iran. Since then, PAAIA has been collecting donations from generous Iranian Americans for these students. - 4/11/13

Momeni Foundation is accepting applications for the year 2013 Academic Scholarships

- 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 30th, 2013. - 4/4/13

Persian Studies at the University of Maryland

- Aspiring to be the premier center for the study and appreciation of Persian culture in the United States, the Roshan Institute for Persian Studies was established at UMD's School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in Fall 2004. - 3/28/13

Southern California: Sizdeh Bedar 2013 at Lake Balboa

- On March 31, 2013, Time TV will be having this years "Sizdeh Bedar Festival" at Lake Balboa. This will be a great venue for us all. We would love to have you there with us as well. We are expecting 20,000- 25,000 visitors from Valley, Santa Monica, West Wood and Los Angeles. - 3/27/13

12 Iranians, 12 Opinions, 1 Stance

- A dozen Iranians and Iranian Americans disagree on everything from politics to food. But what is one thing that unites Maz Jobrani, Shahrokh Moshkinghalam, Reza Aslan,... Watch this video to find out - 3/25/13

US Issues 1 Million Green Cards, Naturalizes 757,000 in 2012

- Naturalizations increased the most among people born in the Dominican Republic and Cuba between 2011 and 2012. Vietnam, South Korea, Pakistan, Iran, Nigeria and Somalia were among the top 20 countries of origin. - Kate Woodsome, VOA - 3/24/13

Nearly 3,000 Years Late But Right On Time: Cyrus Cylinder Makes U.S. Debut

- For 2,600 years, the weighty praise of world leaders has been heaped upon the fragile clay of the Cyrus Cylinder. The diminutive object, now cracked and missing one-third of its original form, has withstood the test of time as a symbol of tolerance. -Richard Solash, RFE - 3/23/13

Farhang Foundation Nowruz and Short Film Festival Draws Thousands to LACMA

- On Saturday evening, March 16th 2013,The Farhang Foundation, in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), kicked-off its 5th Annual Nowruz (Iranian New Year) Celebration at LACMA. This year's festivities began with the 2013 Farhang Short Film Festival Awards Ceremony and Reception - 3/22/13

PAAIA Hosts Annual Nowruz Reception on Capitol Hill

- On March 14, 2013, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in conjunction with Congressman Michael M. Honda (D-CA/17th), Congressman J. Randy Forbes (R-VA/4th)VA), Congressman Frank Wolf (R-VA/10th), and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY/12th) hosted a Nowruz reception for members of Congress and congressional staff on Capitol Hill. - 3/22/13

10 Years After Iraq, Stop War with Iran

- A measure (S.Res.65) is moving rapidly through the Senate that would call for the U.S. to commit to war if Israel decides to strike Iran. Under such a scenario, it would be Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who decides and announces that the U.S. is going to war with Iran. Take action by calling your two Senators and one Representative in Congress to oppose the new war and sanctions legislation. - 3/22/13

Spain - Nowruz Festival Persian-Flemish-Kurdish Music & Dance

- Saturday March 23 - This year we celebrated in style - Persian, Kurdish and Flemish Dance and Music. Persian and Spanish "Isfahan-Granada Ensemble", Kurdish musicians and dancers "Sham Ensemble" and "Kurdish Dance Group" will delight us. - 3/21/13

PAF Presents: SHURKA BAZAAR in New York - following Persian Parade

- On April 14, 2013, in honor of Persian Parade's 10th year anniversary, Shurka Bazaar will transform Madison Avenue, alongside Madison Square Park, into an urban oasis. A Persian Bazaar of ancient times. - 3/20/13

Washington DC - GMU Persian Club Mega Norooz Party

- Established in 1986 by a small group of George Mason University student, the GMU Persian Club was an effort to bring the growing Iranian community of George Mason University together around the common values of Persian Arts and cultural history. - 3/19/13

Consequences of Lying to Government Officials and Agents

- There have been some recent important federal and criminal cases involving Iranians with respect to violation of OFAC regulations and certain white-collar crimes which compel all of us to be aware of our individual and community rights and ways to avoid such acts which might be innocent or volitional. -Jamshid S. Irani, Esq - 3/18/13

Washington - Persian Circle Norouz 1392

- Friday April 5 - The Persian Circle is a cultural student organization with the mission of promoting unity among the Persian community at the University of Washington and the Seattle area, as well as promoting Persian heritage and culture by organizing various events and social gatherings. - 3/18/13

France - Sabalan's Norouz 1392, Association Culturelle Franco-Iranienne

- Saturday March 23 - On the occasion of Norouz, Sabalan welcomes this initiative and makes its resources available to people wishing to collaborate in the organization of Nowruz in the best conditions. - 3/17/13

Amsterdam - Stichting Andishe Noruz 2013

- Saturday March 23, 2013 at Jan Rebelstraat 21 1069 CA Amsterdam - We invite you and your family to join us in the Iranian New Year Feast. - 3/17/13

Persian New Year: Norooz or Nowruz?

- As we approach the Persian New Year, which coincides with the Spring Equinox, the debate on the spelling of the name is refreshed once again. The good news is that in 2010, the United Nations, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives approved resolutions to commemorate the Persian New Year. The bad news is that the spelling that was adopted is phonetically incorrect. - 3/15/13

Museums Celebrate Norooz Across the United States

- On March 7, 2013, over 500 Iranians from across the U.S. gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Seventh Annual NoRuz at the MET. The annual fundraiser raises money for the restoration and collection of art for their Iranian and Central Asian Art galleries, which house one of the most expansive collections of Iranian art in the world. - 3/14/13

Northern California: Persian Center's Nowruz 2013

- Wednesday, March 20 - It is the mission of the Persian Center to create an environment to conduct various social, cultural, educational and recreational activities designed to strengthen the sense of integrity of all Iranians and people of Iranian descent, to engage individuals with an interest in or relation to the Persian community and culture. - 3/14/13

London - United Universities of London Iranian Societies (UULIS) Norouz Night 1392

- Sunday 24th March - United Universities of London Iranian Societies is a non-political, non-religious organization. Its objectives shall be to bring all the London's Iranian student societies together- to promote the Persian culture, traditions, language, history, music and hospitality. To unite all the societies for a greater cause, the welfare and interests of Iran and all the Iranian students in London. - 3/14/13

Call To Action: OURstory: Addressing the Middle East in the Classroom

- Iranian parents and students can take action on a local level to help shape their school district's curriculum focusing on the Middle East. Through IAAB's "OURstory Campaign," members will address their local school districts' shortcomings regarding teaching about the Middle East. Click below to learn more and become a part of this campaign. - 3/13/13

Maryland - The Iranian American Cultural Society of Maryland Chaharshanbe Suri Festival

- Tuesday March 19 -- IACS' mission is to preserve, promote and encourage positive attributes of Iranian culture and to enhance intercultural diffusion between other nationalities and Iranians living in the United States. - 3/13/13

UC Berkeley - 19th Annual ISCO Norouz Cultural Show

- Friday, March 15 - It is with great pleasure that we invite you all to celebrate the coming of spring and the Persian New Year with us. Join us for an incredible afternoon featuring a wide variety of musical ensembles, dance performances, and other special guests in the Chevron Auditorium of I-House. - 3/13/13

Iranian American Wonderkid Runs 100 Yards For 40 Yard Touchdown

- American Football may be in its infancy in the UAE, but 12-year-old Kian Sohrabi is doing his best to put it on the map. Sohrabi has been the talk of the sport's community over the past few days, and it's little wonder, after scoring a stunning touchdown that has had Sport360 towers in raptures. - 3/12/13

UC Davis - Iranian Alumni Association Nowruz Celebration

- Saturday, March 23, 2013 - The Iranian Alumni Association (IAA) cordially invites you to a dazzling evening of dancing, dining and entertainment to celebrate the spring celebration of Nowruz. - 3/12/13

Washington DC - Georgetown University Nowruz

- Saturday, March 16, 2013 - Join the Georgetown University Iranian Cultural Society for its annual dinner show. There will be delicious Persian food, egg painting, performances by Georgetown and local student! - 3/12/13

The First Iranian-Armenian Earth Scientist to be Honored by the Geological Society of America

- The special session honors the 40 years of Dr. Manuel Berberian's research which has contributed significantly to our understanding of the geologic evolution and active tectonics of Southwest Asia. This multidisciplinary session is expected to bring together an international group of researchers, ranging from veteran experts to students, to present and identify frontier avenues of research involving the geology, geophysics, and active tectonics of Southwest Asia. - 3/11/13

New York - Memorial Art Gallery Nowruz

- Sunday March 24, 2013 - "Ode to Wine: A Program of Poetry, Art and Culture." Celebrate Now-ruz, the Persian New Year, and the start of spring. Our third annual event features a presentation on the origin of Now-ruz by RIT professors Shahin Monshipour and Robert Dunbar. a lecture and poetry recitation by Dr. Fatemeh Keshavarz, ... - 3/11/13

Washington DC - The Smithsonian Celebrates Nowruz

- Saturday, March 16, 11 am-5 pm: A festive day awaits at the fifth annual Nowruz celebration of the Persian New Year. This year, the daylong festival coincides with the United States debut of one of the world's iconic objects from the ancient world, the Cyrus Cylinder. - 3/10/13

New York - Cornell University Norooz, A Celebration of Spring

- Thursday March 28, 2013 8:30pm: Cosponsored with the South Asia Program, Department of Near Eastern Studies, Department of Sociology, Anthropology Department, American Studies Department, and International Students Board. - 3/10/13

Oregon - Andisheh Center invites you to celebrate Chahar-shanbeh Soori

- A group of dedicated and caring individuals formed a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with the primary goal of fostering Iranian cultural heritage in the Portland metro area and to meet the cultural needs of the thousands of people of Iranian descent living here. As a result, Andisheh Center - aka Kanoon Andisheh or center of thoughts - was founded in December 1997. - 3/9/13

Texas - Iranian Cultural Foundation Celebrates Nowruz

- The Iranian Cultural Foundation-Houston (ICF-H) is a non-profit, non-political organization with no religious affiliation that fosters the educational, social, and charitable interests of the Iranian-American community. It promotes the appreciation of Persian culture and nurtures a deeper understanding between the Iranian and American communities. - 3/8/13

San Diego - House of Iran Nowruz Celebration

- At 2:00 pm the lawn program begins with the usual speeches and National anthem, followed by a musical program. Professional dancers from Los Angeles and dancers from the local Persian Dance Academy will perform some of their traditional ethnic and folk dances in their authentic costumes. In addition, there will be reading of poems plus singing and playing of instruments. - 3/8/13

TED Fellows Name a Hero: Taghi Amirani: Iranian Filmmaker Launching Debut Feature "Coup 53" Honoured at TED2103

- Amirani, a Senior Fellow and Co-Founder of Amirani Media, who is currently working on mounting his first feature film, Coup 53 - the true story of Operation Ajax and the overthrow of Mossadegh in the CIA coup staged in Iran in 1953 - was shocked into uncharacteristic speechlessness. He managed only to croak, "This is a mind f***!" - 3/7/13

Dallas - Parastoo Nowruz 2013 Festival

- For the past several years, a large group of Dallas Iranian Americans have been actively involved in the preparation of the NowRuz Festival. Hundreds of children and teenagers have participated in the Festival's artistic classes, including Persian dance, choir, theater, and music. - 3/7/13

Toronto - Iranian-Canadian Network Nowruz

- The Board of Directors of IC Network would like to invite you to the organization's yearly Nowruz Celebration.We would like to also take this opportunity to wish you a healthy, joyful and prosperous Persian New Year 1392. - 3/7/13

Seattle - kAnoon Nowruz Celebration 2013

- kAnoon offers educational programs with the goal of preserving and propagating Iranian culture. We strive to create an environment in which youth as well as adults can explore boundaries of Persian music, language, fine and performing arts through offering convenient classes. - 3/6/13

Denmark - Nowruz Iranian New Year Celebration

- The Iranian society in Denmark consists of a few thousand people who mainly came to Denmark in 1980's and many of them are currently active in various business and contribute to many social, cultural and political activities. - 3/6/13

Southern California Iranian-Americans, 670 AM KIRN Radio Iran and The Midnight Mission Give Back to Skid Row Residents in Honor of Iranian New Year Nowruz

- The Midnight Mission proudly announces that its second annual Nowruz at the Midnight Mission event-a special street celebration to toast life and revive and renew the spirit during this festive time of renewal-will take place on Friday, March 15th from 3pm to 6pm at The Midnight Mission on Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles. - 3/5/13

"The Persian Square" by Iran Davar Ardalan now available on iPad

- Rich with evocative images and vignettes, The Persian Square spans the extraordinary range of Iranian-American self expression, chronicling the myriad and indelible contributions Iranian emigres have made over their decades, fashioning American lives out of Persian identity and traditions. - 3/5/13

San Diego - Association of Iranian American Professionals of San Diego's Charshanbeh Soori and Nowruz

- AIAP, Association of Iranian American Professionals, is a San Diego based 501 (c) (3) nonprofit aspiring well-being of Iranian American community and promoting Persian culture through Professional Networking Events, Cultural Events, Seminars and Workshops, Monthly Hikes, Charities and several other services. - 3/5/13

Perpetuation of Myth: An Exhibition by Iranian-American Artists

- The Museums of Los Gatos presents Perpetuation of Myth a new exhibition at The Art Museum of Los Gatos at 4 Tait Avenue, Los Gatos, California. Perpetuation of Myth, curated by Nazanin Hedayat Munroe is on view March 7 - April 14, 2013. - 3/4/13

Southern California - 2013 Nowruz Celebration at LACMA

- March 16-17 at Los Angeles County Museum of Art - This program celebrates the arrival of spring with a full day of exciting activities throughout LACMA's campus, including live performances, music, storytelling and calligraphy for children, and a traditional Nowruz display known as Haft Seen! - 3/4/13

Southern California - NIPOC NoRooz Celebration and SizdahBedar 2013

- Network of Iranian American Professionals of Orange County (NIPOC) was founded in 1986. Mission: Promoting professional and business opportunity among our members. Raising awareness of rich Persian heritage and culture among Iranians and Americans. Unifying Iranian-Americans in serving public and social causes in our community - 3/4/13

London - Iran Heritage Foundation's Norouz Gala 2013

- Saturday March 16 at The Dorchester, London - The Iran Heritage Foundation is a non-political UK registered charity with the mission to promote and preserve the history, languages and cultures of Iran and the Persian world. The objectives of the Foundation are pursued by organising, on a worldwide basis, diverse activities of cultural or scholarly merit. - 3/3/13

Hamed Haddadi to wear No. 98 with the Suns in honor of Iran

- Phoenix Suns center Hamed Haddadi has decided to pay tribute to his home country by choosing to wear No. 98, Iran's international telephone code. According to ESPN's NBA reporter Arash Markazi, the switch was made from his old number 15 as a sort of homage to his native Iran. The number 98 is Iran's international telephone country code. - 3/3/13

Texas - Persian Cultural Center Norooz 2013

- Saturday, March 9 at Persian Cultural Center in Richardson, Texas. Persian Cultural Center (Texas PCC) is an educational and cultural organization with no affiliation with any religious or political ideology; dedicated only to education, art, culture, and establishment of sense of community. - 3/3/13

Texas - Persian Cultural Center Norooz 2013

- Saturday, March 9 at Persian Cultural Center in Richardson, Texas. Persian Cultural Center (Texas PCC) is an educational and cultural organization with no affiliation with any religious or political ideology; dedicated only to education, art, culture, and establishment of sense of community. - 3/3/13

Boston - Iranian Association of Boston Celebrates Norouz 1392

- Established in 1989, The Iranian Association of Boston (IAB) is a non-political, non-religious organization and has no affiliation with any political or religious organization. The Iranian Association of Boston is dedicated to promoting the cultural and social understanding of Iran. - 3/2/13

Support the Introduction of Legislation Acknowledging Nowruz and the Cyrus Cylinder

- Representatives Henry Waxman (D-33rd/CA) and Peter Roskam (R-6th/IL) plan on introducing a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Congress recognizing the Iranian New Year (Nowruz) and acknowledging that the Cyrus Cylinder has, over the centuries, come to symbolize one of mankind's first documents on human rights. - 3/1/13

Vancouver - Canadian Iranian Foundation Norouz Gala and Bazaar 2013

- We are delighted to inform you about the upcoming Spring and Norouz Festival on March 10th. 2013. Sunday March 10th, 2013 11:00AM - 6:00PM Norouz Bazaar, Mickey McDougall Gymnasium - 2/28/13

Northern California - Celebration of Eid Nowruz at Islamic Cultural Center

- Oakland, Saturday March 16, 2013 4- 8pm -- Main program includes: Socializing, art workshops for families and kids, art show and bazaar, dinner, performance and songs by Andeesheh School's students, poetry, and live music. - 2/28/13

New York: 10th Persian Day Parade 2013 and Chaharshanbeh Souri

- The colorful parade, with a large number of activities, music bands, dance ensembles, flags, floats, performers, marchers, and dignitaries, will be again an impressive display of Persian Pride. Persian Parade Foundation Inc. would like to invite everyone to participate, attend, and support this Parade. - 2/27/13

Chicago - 4th Annual Nowruz Parade

- Chicago Nowruz Parade is an Illinois Not-For-Profit corporation. The principal purpose of this organization shall be cultural education and awareness by facilitation and conduct of a public parade (celebration) on or about the time of vernal (spring) equinox; a Persian Tradition which is known to be observed by many nations and is a registry of UNESCO as "the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity". - 2/27/13

Tremors: New Fiction by Iranian American Writers

- This groundbreaking anthology brings together twenty-seven authors from a wide range of experiences that offer new perspectives on the Iranian American story. The authors in Tremors represent the maturing voice of Iranian American fiction from the vantage point of those who were born and raised in Iran, as well as those writers who reflect a more distant, but still important, connection to their Iranian heritage. - 2/26/13

Operation Reaction: Argo

- Argo, the box office hit and Oscar award winning film directed by and starring Ben Affleck, has caused a stir in the Iranian American community. Scores of articles by Iranian and non-Iranians have been published questioning the film's historical accuracy and its portrayal of Iranians. - 2/26/13

New York - Iranian American Society of New York Nowruz Gala

- The Iranian American Society of New York (IAS) is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization whose charter includes promotion of Persian language, heritage and culture. IAS takes pride in providing humanitarian, medical and financial assistance to needy Iranians. - 2/26/13