Lecture Series:
Dr. Mohammad Ali Eslami Nodushan
the renowned Iranian poet and literary scholar
(poster of the event)

Mar 26: Where is the World Headed: Prospects for the New Century
Mar 27: Why is Iran a unique country?
Mar 28: What is the Message of the Shahnameh for Iranians today?
Mar 29: Why has Literauture Become the Gateway to Iranian History?
Mar 30: Hafez: The Essence of Iranian History
Mar 31: What Continued from Iran.s Pre-Islamic Past
Apr 2: What Message Can Iran Have for the World?
Apr 3: The Secret of Iran.s Historical Longevity

Place: Bahen Center for Information Technology (BA), 40 St. George St.

Parviz Sayad at the premier of "Babak and Friends" in Toronto


Time: Wednesday March 16th, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Place: Room 1160, Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St. George Street

"Babak and Friends- A First Norooz" is an animated short film about a little boy named Babak who is caught up between two cultures and is trying to find his Persian identity through celebrating Norooz. Along side of Amoo Norooz and Haji Firooz he learns about his great heritage and the customs and rituals of Norooz.

"Contemporary Iranian Artists in Diaspora"

Lecture
by Mrs. Firouzeh Aghdashloo

Time: Saturday, March 12th, 2005 at 4:30 pm

Place:Room B024, Bahen Centre for Information Technology (BA) in the
lower level, 40 St. George Street, Toronto, M5S 2E4

In this lecture, Mrs. Aghdashloo will talk about the role her institution has played in promoting Iranian talent in Toronto, specifically in the non-Iranian community.

IAUT's Special Guest:
Mr. Dariush Eghbali,
"Family, Addiction and prevention"

Time: Sunday March 6, 2005 @ 6:00 PM
Place: OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St. West