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YIM 2014-2015

To All ICEC Students Interested in Performing with YIM this School Year:


The Young Iranian Musicians (YIM) Group is about to start its activities for this school year.  In order to select the YIM members and their performance assignments during this year’s Nowruz Celebration Program, there will be an audition session on Saturday, September 20th, 2:00-4:00pm, at the Partovi Family Residence, 10301 Oaklyn Drive, Potomac, MD 20854.
All registered ICEC students wishing to perform with the YIM (new prospects as well as returning members, irrespective of whether they have signed up for YIM already) are required to participate in the audition session (there will only be one). Whether new or returning, all candidates are required to contact the YIM Director, Yosi Talaminaei ( yostala@gmail.com ), and confirm their attendance as soon as possible.
All candidates are also expected to bring their own instrument (piano/keyboard will be provided), and the notes to a recently learned/performed piece that would best reflect their current skills and abilities.  They are also encouraged to bring along the sheet music for any Iranian pieces in their repertoire that they would consider suitable for YIM performance.
For any questions or additional information about YIM, please contact Mr. Partovi (hassan_partovi@hotmail.com)

2014-2015 Registration

On-line Registration: (CLOSED for new students)

All returning students can register on-line at ICEC website and pay the tuition with Paypal account or credit card.  Username is needed for a primary account holder as well as for each student.

Check payments will be processed on registration day at school on September 13, 2014.

 http://iraneducationalcenter.org/registration

On-site Registration: 

Date:                               Saturday, September 13, 2014
Time:                              From 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Place:                             Richie Park Elementary School

Farsi classes will start:

On Saturday September 13, 2014

9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

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Ritchie Park Elementary School

Abe Pishevar

In Memoriam : Abraham H. Pishevar II

It is with great sorrow that Iran Cultural and Educational Center shares the sudden passing of Abraham H. Pishevar II.
Abraham, 18, died on Monday, August 25, 2014 in a plane crash in Ohio while starting his first semester at Case Western Reserve University.
Abraham attended our school for many years and was an active member of our community.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends in this very difficult time.
 
May he rest in peace and may all who knew him find comfort in his memories. 

Farewell to Dance Troupe Instructors

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ICEC former students, Anahid Meysami, Ariana Feizi, and Neda Movahed, who were the dance troupe instructors from 2010-2014, graduated from the University of Maryland in May.  As they leave us to pursue their academic and professional dreams, we would like to congratulate them for their accomplishments and wish them a bright future and great success. They will always be with us as exemplary role models.

Below are some words from Ariana, Anahid and Neda:

Ariana Feizi

Anahid Meysami

Neda Movahed

2014-2015 Iran Arbabi Scholarship

Dear ICEC Community,
At ICEC’s 25th Anniversary Gala we announced the creation of the Iran Arbabi Scholarship Program.  Named and endowed in honor of the founder of ICEC, this scholarship program has been created to encourage and assist students in their post-secondary education.  For more information and to download the scholarship application click ICEC Scholorship Program Application packet .

A Thousand Years of Persian Books at Library of Congress

The Library of Congress will celebrate the March 27 opening of its exhibition “A Thousand Years of the Persian Book” with a day-long program that includes a lecture and a panel discussion on Persian manuscripts and the tradition of manuscript-making in Persian-speaking lands.  To find out more please go to :

 

http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2014/14-044.html?loclr=rssloc

25th Anniversary Conference

Over 150 people attended Iran Cultural and Educational Center’s (ICEC) 25th Anniversary Conference on October 12, 2013 at the Marriott’s Inn and Conference Center, University of Maryland University College, College Park, Maryland.

The main aim for this event, celebrating the achievements of young Iranian-Americans, was achieved successfully. The ICEC alumni and other Young Iranian-American Speakers showed us, through their emotional presentations, their attendance, and thoughtful questions that they are strong and confident; able to thrive in our multi-cultural society without compromise to their cultural identity and heritage.

The Iran Cultural and Educational Center expresses its deep gratitude to everyone who supported the event. We would especially like to thank our Speakers, Moderators, Moderator’s Assistants, Teachers, Alumni, Students, Parents and Volunteers for their time and participation in this event.

To see the pictures of the event click here. (Thanks to ICEC parent volunteer, Ruhi Afnan)

To see information about each session click here.

25th Anniversary Gala

Saturday, October 12, 2013, was a night of celebration and appreciation in commemoration of ICEC’s 25th Anniversary. The ICEC community celebrated and showed its appreciation of its students, alumni, families, teachers and founders at Marriott’s Inn and Conference Center at University of Maryland, University College.

Over 350 guests enjoyed the festivities. The celebration included a photography exhibit of ICEC’s students over the years. Exclusively Events’ musicians Kimia and Kamyar Arsani of the Mehr Aeen Group performed classical Persian folk music during the cocktail reception.

The evening’s proceedings continued with special appearances by Montgomery County Executive, the Honorable Isiah “Ike” Leggett and journalist and producer Saman Arbabi. Iman Huschmand was the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, with entertainment provided by Exclusively Entertainment.

ICEC would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers and participants for their support in making this Gala an amazing night. ICEC is gratified in knowing that this event demonstrates the fact that we are a community, proud of our culture and achievements, and well positioned for an exciting future.

county2ICEC-Montgomery County Exec Certificate Award-Oct12, 2013Montgomery County Executive, the Honorable Isiah Leggett presents Mrs. Iran Arbabi with a proclamation recognizing ICEC’s creation of an environment that fosters appreciation of cultural diversity.

 

ICEC-MD State Attoryney General-Recognition Letter

Proclamation from Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler recognizing ICEC’s 25 years of providing educational opportunities and learning experiences to develop a strong appreciation of Iranian history, culture and language.

 

ICEC-MD State Controller Certificate of Recognition-Oct12, 2013Proclamation from Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot recognizing ICEC 25 years of work promoting a sense of connection, pride and appreciation of Iranian culture, heritage and history.

 

To see pictures of the event, please click on Gala Pictures (Thanks to ICEC Alumna Sima Jafari)

Slide show for 25th Anniversary Event: As Iran Cultural & Educational Center celebrates it’s 25th anniversary, we would like to celebrate the people and memories that have brought us to this moment. Slideshow (Thanks to ICEC Alumna Tatiana Motevalli-Oliner). Dinner time slide show (Thanks to Behnam Movahed)