List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2005-04-23

IAAB Opens Registration for Second Annual International Conference on the
Iranian Diaspora

WASHINGTON, D.C., February 28, 2005 ? Iranian Alliances Across Borders (IAAB)
announced last week the schedule and opening of online registration for its
2005 Conference on the Iranian Diaspora, to be held April 23-24, 2005 at the
University of Maryland, College Park.

The conference, which will be hosted by the Iranian Students? Foundation of
the University of Maryland and sponsored by the University?s Center for
Persian Studies, will bring together scholars, journalists, politicians,
artists, young professionals, activists, lawyers, NGO leaders, and students
from across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Iran to address
issues relating to the international Iranian diaspora community.

Building on the stimulating discussions and pivotal issues raised during the
2004 International Conference on the Iranian Diaspora, the 2005 Conference
presentations will address questions such as: How do we express, and thus
reconcile, our immigrant experiences in our new societies? What issues do we
face as hyphenated Iranians in a post-September 11th world, and what are we
doing about the infringements placed upon our civil liberties? In what ways are
members of the second-generation acting as a bridge between Iran and the Western
societies in which they now live? What issues does the second-generation face in
terms of sexuality, gender relations, dating/marriage, and ethno-religious
identity? How important is (and should be) the knowledge of the Persian
language for the second-generation? How do we fit and place ourselves on
America?s political map?


Additionally, the conference will be enriched by an on-going art exhibit
displaying works by members of the diaspora, and performances by members of the
Iranian-American community. On Saturday night, highly-acclaimed comedian Maz
Jobrani will perform at Dream Nightclub in Washington, D.C., followed by a band
and D.J. performance. This event is open to all conference participants as well
as to the Washington, D.C. community at large. Tickets for this event will be
sold separately.

To find more information, registration forms, and a complete schedule of
speakers and events, please visit IAAB's website at
http://www.iranianalliances.org or contact us at
registration@iranianalliances.org . All are encouraged to attend, but please
note that registration is limited, and on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact: Amy Malek, Director of PR, IAAB
amy@iranianalliances.org
Iranian Alliances Across Borders
7764 Brandeis Way
Springfield, VA 22153


From: Amy Malek (amy@iranianalliances.org)