List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2004-04-22

When: Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 4:00pm
Where: Program Room - Los Altos Library - Los Altos, CA
Admission: FREE

Firoozeh Dumas, author of the popular book Funny in Farsi: Growing up Iranian in America will appear at the the second annual Los Altos Library Endowment (LALE) event "Speaking Volumes" on Thursday, April 22 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.in the program room.

Dumas will read from her book, answer questions, and autograph her book. The event is free and open to the public.

Library Journal says the book is "...a valuable glimpse into the immigrant experiences of one very entertaining family."

http://www-lib.co.santa-clara.ca.us/losaltos/news.html

Int'l BioMed Society Event

Date: April 22nd, 2004

Time: 6:00 PM Networking & 7:00 PM discussion

Location: Stanford Faculty Club (directions)

Theme: Life Sciences 2004 "Trends, Funding and Other Challenges"

To register go to: http://biomedsociety.org/

Thursday April 22, 2004 • 6:00PM to 8:30PM
IBMS Networking & Educational Event at the Stanford Faculty Club

http://www.biomedsociety.org/events.htm

Abstract

The Life Science Industry continues to be a strong robust sector for investment, business and technology professionals. 2003 was the year Life Science awoke from its slumber. IPO activity increased significantly from previous years. According to the National Venture Capital Association, 2003 investments in US medical device and biotechnology companies were $1.5 billion and $3.3 billion respectively.



2004 continues the investment trend. Life Science companies are riding the wave and are seeking IPOs and acquisition opportunities. Recent activities such as the sale of Novacept to Cytyc, and completion of Anadys Pharmaceuticals initial public offering are examples of a growing investment trend.


Our speaker panel of founder, executive management, and venture capitalist will give us their perspective on 2004 funding trends and growth challenges.

There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so.
Shakespeare

In our first session on (from Konia to Shiraz) , we will review the common message of great Persian poets of the Mongol era (Sa'di and Rumi).

Place: St. Catherine's Anglican church
1058 Ridgewood Drive
Edgemont Village,
North Vancouver

Date: Thursday April 22nd, 2004
Time: 7: 45 ( gather 7: 45 , talk 8.00) To 9: 40 pm.
Reception: Chai, Coffee & Shirini.
Please sign-in at tea-break.