Zoom announced it will lift its timed meeting limit on Thanksgiving so "your family gatherings don't get cut short."
The video communications company announced that the 40-minute time limit it usually has on its free meetings will be lifted globally on November 26 (Thanksgiving Day). Have a safe and fun holiday!
We are looking forward to celebrating IAWF's 10th anniversary with the people who've made this all possible - our incredible volunteers and supporters! We are excited to invite our dear friends and volunteers to join us for a virtual gathering full of memories, fun, and celebration.
Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM EST for this special event.Please registerHEREto receive the information needed to join the Zoom meeting. We can't wait to reflect on ten amazing years of inspiring, empowering, and connecting our community!
Neda Nobari Recognized as SFSU Alumni of the Year
IAWF congratulates our esteemed Trustee, Neda Nobari,for receiving the honor of being named San Francisco State University’s “Alumni of the Year.” She was recognized alongside Oscar-winning producer, Jonas Rivera, during a virtual ceremony on Friday, November 6. Following a successful career in retail fashion, Neda established the first-of-its-kind Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies at San Francisco State. According to SFSU's announcement, she’s also an inaugural member and currently vice chair of SF State’s Foundation board, where she has been integral to the Foundation’s nationally recognized leadership in socially responsible and “green” investing. Neda is a committed leader and fearless woman, and she is an incredible example of philanthropy in our community.
Halé Behzadi Receives the ADL's Deborah Award
IAWF supporter and advisor, Halé Behzadi, was recently recognized as a Deborah Award recipient by the Anti-Defamation League. She received this recognition for her leadership and civic contributions exemplifying the qualities and ideals of ADL. We congratulate Halé for this great honor, and admire her contributions to our community.
Member Spotlight: Zara Houshmand
Zara Houshmand is an Iranian American writer whose work bridges cultural divides and includes poetry, theatre, new media arts, memoir, and literary translation. Her most recent work is a bilingual edition of Rumi's poem's, Moon and Sun: A Selection of Rumi’s Rubaiyat (2020). These authentic new translations embrace the enigma of Rumi’s relevance today and dive heart first into the world of the Sufi mystic. They explore ecstatic love, spiritual longing, and the deepest of human friendships, in a fresh language that speaks clearly and universally to modern readers and yet echoes the music of another time. You can learn more and purchase the book here.
