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Asia Society Concerned over Detainment of Iranian HIV/AIDS Pioneers
Asia Society Concerned over Detainment of Iranian HIV/AIDS Pioneers July 23, 2008 The Asia Society has expressed concern over the detainment of two young Iranian doctors, pioneers of HIV/AIDS research in Iran.
Hollywood’s Stereotyping of Muslims under Attack
Hollywood’s Stereotyping of Muslims under Attack July 23, 2008 Recently, there has been a movement in Hollywood to stem film stereotypes of Muslims. The effort has not come from the Muslim community. Instead, it has
National Geographic Feature on Iranian Identity
National Geographic Feature on Iranian Identity July 18, 2008 Ancient Persian archaeological treasures denote the glorious past of Iran. The National Georgraphic juxtaposes these treasures in relation to modern day Iran and the identity of
Camp Ayandeh Draws to a Close
Camp Ayandeh Draws to a Close July 09, 2008 Iranian Alliances Across Borders’ Camp Ayandeh has drawn to a close. With 70 campers and 31 counselors and staff, 2008 marks IAAB’s largest camp group yet. Read
Camp Ayandeh Draws to a Close
Camp Ayandeh Draws to a Close July 09, 2008 Iranian Alliances Across Borders’ Camp Ayandeh has drawn to a close. With 70 campers and 31 counselors and staff, 2008 marks IAAB’s largest camp group yet. Read
PARSA CF Report Regarding Scholarships
PARSA CF Report Regarding Scholarships July 09, 2008 PARSA CF has published a report regarding the various prominent Iranian American Scholarships currently available to students. Read more
Dr. Lotfi Zadeh, Esteemed Scientist of Iranian Heritage, Honored
Dr. Lotfi Zadeh, Esteemed Scientist of Iranian Heritage, Honored July 02, 2008 Dr. Lotfi Asker Zadeh, a giant in computer science, received an honorary doctorate at Ryerson University’s commencement ceremony. He is well-known for his
Iranian Canadian Census Data Analyzed
Iranian Canadian Census Data Analyzed July 02, 2008 Salam Toronto delved into the numbers from Canada’s 2006 Census concerning the Iranian-Canadian population. Read more
Iranian Canadian Census Data Analyzed
Iranian Canadian Census Data Analyzed July 02, 2008 Salam Toronto delved into the numbers from Canada’s 2006 Census concerning the Iranian-Canadian population. Read more
A Difficult Fight for Citizenship
A Difficult Fight for Citizenship July 02, 2008 Professor Mohammad Ghaffarpour of the University of Illinois at Chicago was denied citizenship for six years by immigration authorities over issues relating to his Iranian origin.
Congressional Quarterly Interviews PAAIA’s Executive Director
Congressional Quarterly Interviews PAAIA’s Executive Director June 3, 2008 Congressional Quarerly Sunday June 1, 2008 Five Questions for Babak Hoghooghi, Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans Executive Director By Shawn Zeller, CQ Staff Hoghooghi is
Gallup poll finds 59% of Americans Support Talking With Iran
Gallup poll finds 59% of Americans Support Talking With Iran – June 2, 2008 June 02, 2008 Gallup poll finds 59% of Americans Support Talking With Iran
Iranian Students at Stanford face hurdles
Iranian Students at Stanford face hurdles – May 28, 2008 May 27, 2008 Part one: Iranian Students at Stanford face hurdles Part two: SLAC-bound Iranians hindered
Judge Gives Terror Victims Victory over Iran
Judge Gives Terror Victims Victory over Iran May 27, 2008 A federal judge in Chicago gives terror victims seeking to seize Iranian artifacts from the University of Chicago and the Field Museum a victory over
Goli Ameri Sworn In as Assistant Secretary of State
Goli Ameri Sworn In as Assistant Secretary of State May 16, 2008 On May 12, 2008, against the backdrop of the historic Benjamin Franklin room at the U.S. State Department, an Iranian American, Goli Ameri,