📣 PACSA and IGSA present:
We are proudly throwing a Haft-sin in front of the Tommy Trojan statue at the UPC campus of USC from 2-3 pm on March 20th to welcome the Persian new year together!
Join us for the celebration of Nowruz (Persian new year) and the beginning of the spring with live music, chai, and sweets!

🎬 As a part of our movie screening series program, we are thrilled to announce the screening of “No Date, No Signature” by Vahid Jalilvand. This is the 3rd screening of this series! The movie is in Farsi with English subtitle.

🎟️ Mark your calendar and RSVP here:
https://linktr.ee/uscpacsa

PACSA presents:

Join us on August 21st for a meet and greet session with Arash Dabestani. This event will include:

- Introduction of Arash's latest book, "Narrated by the Dead"
- Screening of an "One Thousand and One Nights" inspired animation with Arash's narration

About Arash Dabestani:

Author Arash Dabestani's captivating storytelling shines through four short story collections and a novelette. A recipient of the Sadegh Hedayat prize, he graduated from Berkeley University with a major in English and Middle Eastern Studies. As a committed podcaster, he has been hosting "Radio Nebeshteh" since 2018 and "Efrit" since 2020. Arash teaches creative writing on YouTube, with "Narrated by the Death" showcasing his literary prowess.

A special thanks to the Farhang Foundation for sponsoring this event.

Mark your calendar and don't forget to RSVP here: https://linktr.ee/uscpacsa

📣 PACSA proudly presents:

🎙️ For the first time in Los Angeles, Peyman Salimi along the talented Canadian bass player and singer-songwriter, Zoe Guigueno will perform a blend of pop, rock, and electronic tunes from his fresh album, "The Psychology of Letting Go".

This event is organized by PACSA (Persian Academic & Cultural Student Association) at University of Southern California and is sponsored by Farhang Foundation.

Mark your calendar for Oct 20th and make sure to arrive early at 7:30 pm to secure a prime spot.

🎫 Get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/uscpacsa

NOTE: USC and UCLA Students ticket holders must present a valid student ID card at the door.

گروه دانشجویی پاکسا شما رو دعوت می‌کنه به اجرای زنده پیمان سلیمی در تاریخ جمعه ۲۰ اکتبر ساعت ۷:۳۰ در سالن Tommy’s Place. این برنامه با حمایت Farhang Foundation تدارک دیده شده و برای دانشجویان USC و UCLA هم تخفیفی در نظر گرفته شده. در صورت استفاده از این تخفیف لطفا کارت دانشجوییتون به همراه داشته باشید. برای تهیه بلیط لطفا از لینک زیر استفاده کنید.
به امید دیدار همه‌ی شما عزیزان

لینک خرید بلیط

📜 Iranian Poetry Night: Homeland

What does "Homeland" mean to you? Is it a memory? A pain? A hope?

Come join our circle this Friday as we read and discuss poems revolving around the theme of Iran and Homeland. You are welcome to choose and read a poem (political, social, or emotional) or simply listen and engage in the conversation.


📅 Date: Friday, Jan 30
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: EEB 248

1405 Nowruz Gathering – RSVP

As the Iranian New Year arrives, we come together to honor the traditions and cultural heritage that have united us for generations. Celebrated for thousands of years, Nowruz offers a moment to reconnect with our shared roots and reminds us to hold on to hope for brighter days ahead.

In this time of hardship, this may not feel like a Nowruz celebration in the usual sense. Rather, this is a Nowruz gathering to spend time together, share our concerns with our compatriots, and reflect on the complex emotions we carry.

PACSA and IGSA invite you to join us for a Nowruz gathering with the Iranian community at USC, where we can spend time together, listen to light music, and share a meal. Please fill out the form below only if you truly plan to attend, as space is limited.

https://forms.gle/yyCXvtnWk2SrM8ou6

📍 Location: EEB 132
📅 Date: Friday, March 20
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM

In a world of inevitable differences, our views on events are shaped by lived experiences and deeply held concerns. These perspectives sometimes align, but just as often, they seem impossible to reconcile.

Rather than reducing these differences to a single narrative, our Dialogue Club offers a space where every viewpoint is taken seriously, shared openly, and heard with mutual respect. By approaching disagreement with curiosity instead of resistance, we can transform tension into constructive conversation.

Join us this Friday, April 17, for our first moderated discussion:

The Path Behind Us: Reflecting on Movements and Approaches in Our Struggle for Freedom

Let’s examine the events of the past 47 years in our struggle toward liberty and the establishment of the rule of law. Together, we will discuss our perspectives on these milestones, their lasting impact, and the reasons different paths have led to different outcomes.

🕕 Friday April 17 6-8 PM

📍Location: Taper Hall of Humanity (THH) 118

Got a favorite Persian poem? Bring it! 🪽
We’ll take turns reading, listening, and enjoy the rhythm of words together.

Just good words, good people, and time to unwind.

📍EEB 248
⏰ Wednesday June 10th, at 6 pm


USC_PACSA

Salam everyone!

PACSA is getting ready for upcoming events and activities, and we’d love to get to know students who are interested in being more involved.

Whether you’re interested in Persian culture, poetry, music, cinema, literature, community events, or simply meeting people at USC, we would love to hear from you.

https://forms.gle/38DjpNt2rh8aRrJ37