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PCF News Archives
Political activist, Scientist, Philanthropist and Cultural Leader is Recognized for His Benevolence
Clifton, New Jersey - November 24, 2006
The International Society for Iranian Studies (ISIS) has benefited from the generosity of a number of people and institutions in organizing its various activities. However, on November 18th in Boston, ISIS recognized one extraordinary man for his unwavering support and humanitarian efforts.
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Persian Cultural Foundation Co-Sponsors Another International Conference
The Persian Cultural Foundation (PCF) cosponsored an International Conference on the Iranian Constitutional Movement, which took place on the campus of the University of Maryland, September 21-24, 2006. As part of the celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the University of Maryland and commemorating the centenary of Irans Constitutional Revolution of 1906, a watershed in modern Middle-Eastern History, the Conference was organized and hosted by the Center for Persian Studies (CPS) and supported by a number of other organizations active in the US as well, including the Iranian American Bar Association, the Ahoora Foundation, and the Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute. A number of prominent community leaders and interested individual donors also contributed financially to the Conference.
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PCF Recognizes Two Rutgers Students for Their Literary Contributions to the Iranian American Community
Clifton, New Jersey - October 4, 2006
Since its inception, the Persian Cultural Foundation (PCF) has been committed to preserving and presenting Persian culture and heritage. Recently, in order to promote Persian culture and literature among young people of multinational backgrounds, the PCF in collaboration with Rutgers University sponsored a contest to select the two Best Papers on PERSIAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE.
The Persian Cultural Foundation Co-Sponsors two international conferences
One of the major hallmarks of the Persian Cultural Foundation (PCF) is its commitment to the facilitation of processes and forums that ensure that society remains appreciatively cognizant of Persia's multifaceted historical and contemporary contributions to the world civilization. Recently, PCF co-sponsored two international conferences that further demonstrated its commitment to promoting and showcasing the Persian cultural heritage both nationally and internationally.
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The Iranian Constitutional Revolution (1906 - 1911)
Centenary Conference
July 30th - August 2nd, 2006 Examination Schools, University of Oxford, 75-81 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BG
On the centenary of the Constitutional Revolution this conference addresses issues such as: What kind of a revolution was it? How did it change Iran? The role of imperialism? How lasting were the institutions established by the revolution? Its global influence? How it shaped the country’s future?
Organized by: Iran Heritage Foundation, Oriental Institute of the University of Oxford and Persian Cultural Foundation
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Sixth Biennial Conference on Iranian Studies
August 3 - 5, 2006 School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London
A biennial conference that includes contributions in all fields of Iranian studies, especially new areas of investigation and/or novel approaches to traditional fields.
Organized by: International Society for Iranian Studies, Iran Heritage Foundation, London Middle East Institute and Persian Cultural Foundation
In association with The Association for the Study of Persianate Societies, Foundation for Iranian Studies and Oesterreischiche Akademie der Wissenschafte. Institut fuer Iranistik
For more information on this conference, please visit:
http://www.iranheritage.com/sixthbiennial
> Dr. Ahmad Karimi-Hakkak Opening Remarks
The Life and Poetry of Simin Behbahani
Persian Cultural Foundation proudly presents The Life and Poetry of Simin Behbahani (May 7-June 15, 2006) The Legendary Lyricist of Modern Persian Poetry
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The Life and Poetry of Simin Behbahani
Persian Cultural Foundation & Asia Society in conjunction with The Iranian-American Society of New York, Shiraz University School of Medicine Alumni Association and Persian Cultural Humanitarian Association proudly present
The Life and Poetry of Simin Behbahani The Phenomenal Lyricist of Modern Persian Poetry
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The Alwan Film Festival of New York
Persian Cultural Foundation is pleased to have sponsored The Alwan Film Festival of New York screening more than 30 films predominately from Muslim countries in New York April 14-April 24, 2006
Without Boundary: Seventeen Ways of Looking
The Persian Cultural Foundation is proud to co-sponsor the Exhibition of Without Boundary, held at the Museum of Modern Art, February 26-May 22, 2006, showcasing the works of Shirazeh Houshiary,Shirin Neshat, Shirana Shabazi, Y.Z. Kami and Marjan Satrapi (Iran), Rachid Koraichi (Algeria), Ghada Amer (Egypt), Shahzia Sikander (Pakistan), Mona Hatoum (Palestine), Walid Raad (Lebanon), Jananne Al-Ani (Iraq), Ataman (Turkey), Pip Horne (England), Emily Jacir and Bill Viola (the United States). Without Boundary portrays personal approaches and idiosyncrasies while challenging the aesthetic traditions of art.
The Fifth Biennial Conference on Iranian Studies, May 2004
The fifth Biennial Conference on Iranian Studies, sponsored by the voluntary work of many of its leading members, is due to be held May 28-30, 2004 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bethesda, Maryland.
The Conference promises to bring together hundreds of scholars actively engaged in the teaching and research of various facets of Iranian Studies in hundreds of universities, research institutions, and museums all over the world.
ISIS management, the president of ISIS, is determined to enhance the visibility of scholarly exchanges, in part through the participation of select leaders in the expatriate Iranian and Persian-speaking communities abroad and the various cultural organizations they have established around the United States.
Persian Cultural Foundation is honored to take apart by supporting the Conference.
> Download Dr. Ghahary's Speech
Strange Times, My Dear: The PEN Anthology of Contemporary Iranian Literature
The event was cosponsored by the Persian Cultural Foundation, PEN American Center and Arcade Publishing. This pioneering anthology included a rich and varied collection of short stories, and features the work of over 50 Iranian writers from three generations.
Bam, IRAN Earthquake Victims Relief Fund
In view of the recent earthquake in Bam, Iran, where up to an estimated 40,000 human beings lost their lives and over 100,000 have become injured and/or homeless, a coalition of humanitarian associations, 501C-3 non-profit organizations and individuals, have set up an ad-hoc committee and collect funds to help the survivors of this catastrophic calamity, unprecedented in modern era. You may forward your generous donations to the association of your choice. The gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
23rd Annual Conference of CIRA
The Persian Cultural Foundation proudly co-sponsored the 23rd Annual Conference of the Center for Iranian Research and Analysis at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania on May 6-8, 2005. This Center is “an independent and non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to promote, generate and publicize research on socio-economic, political, cultural and artistic developments in Iran and the Middle-East.”
Shirin Ebadi, the 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate Visits the United States
Shirin Ebadi, The Noble Peace Prize 2003, visited the United States in Spring 2004 and delivered a series of Lectures and conferences throughout the States.
Persian Cultural Foundation (PCF) was her sponsor and host for the tri-state and Washington segment of the trip. Mrs. Ebadi received an award by the Interfaith Center of New York in addition to other ceremonical evevnts at the Asia Society and Columbia uneversity.
Shirin Ebadi gave a presentation as the 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate at Pace University, New York on June 9th, 2004.
This activity was sponsored by: PCF/ Persian Cultural Foundation, IAS/ Iranian American society of New York, PCHA/ Persian Cultural & Humanitarian Association, and SUSMA/ Shiraz University School of Medicine Alumni association. |
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