Author: ISA

752 IS NOT A NUMBER

Iranian Student Association at Penn State (ISA) proudly presents:

Screening the documentary of “752 IS NOT A NUMBER”

Short description of the documentary:

“Toronto dentist Hamed Esmaelion is determined to uncover the truth behind the missile attacks by the IRGC that downed Ukrainian Flight PS752 shortly after its takeoff from Tehran on January 8, 2020, killing all 176 on board, including Hamed’s wife and nine-year-old daughter.”

Time: Friday, April 7th at 5:30 p.m.

Location: The State Theatre, 130 W College Ave. State College, PA.

-This event is FREE and OPEN to all.

-To attend please register by the link below:

752 Is Not A Number

Please note: Doors will be open at 5:00 p.m. and seats will be assigned on a first-come, first-served.

Looking forward to seeing you!

ISA 2022-23

 

Dangers of a Single Story: Debunking Myths and Amplifying Voices of Iranian Women

Bridging the gap between Women’s History Month and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Join the Iranian Student Association at Penn State (ISA) and Penn State Gender Equity Center as we celebrate the voices and stories of Iranian Women.

Women’s stories are part of the larger human story, however they are often silence, erased, or excluded from the human narrative, which is further silenced when intersections of race, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, gender identity, and other identities are layered on to the storyteller. Help us break this silence by joining us for a storytelling event to strengthen our connections with others and enables us to fully understand the human condition. The Iranian Student Association will lead a discussion around the History of Women’s Rights in Iran, debunking myths around Iranian women and amplifying women’s voices by hosting performances of storytelling through written narrative, song, and poetry by Iranian members of the Penn State Community.

Part 1 (30 minutes): Presentation on the history of Women’s Rights in Iran, debunking myths about the current efforts around women, life, and freedom movement, and sharing the stories not being heard.

Part 2 (30 minutes): Storytelling portion where members of ISA or other Iranian students, faculty, and staff share a story, poem, or song related to their lived experiences as Iranian women.

Time: Tuesday, April 4th at 6:30 p.m.

Location: HUB-Robeson Center, Freeman Auditorium