Learn about past
ISC Programs
Tale of a Success
A dynamic series of speaker sessions designed to connect students with influential Iranian-American professionals across diverse fields of study. Through engaging discussions and personal stories, our program provides students with direct access to successful individuals who have made notable achievements in fields ranging from technology, medicine, and law to the arts, entrepreneurship, and academia. These sessions not only inspire students by showcasing varied career paths but also offer practical advice and insights on overcoming challenges, setting ambitious goals, and building a fulfilling professional life. Our mission is to motivate the next generation by fostering meaningful conversations that empower students to envision their own success and contribute positively to their communities.
Newcomers
A statewide effort initiated by ISC and in collaboration with local Iranian Student Organizations (ISOs) to warmly welcome the new incoming students of Iranian-heritage, domestic or international, to our university campuses across the state of California.
Doornavazi Music Festival
This virtual music festival features performances from Iranian student musicians from all across the U.S. along with talks by renowned culture and music figures such as Hossein Omoumi, Abbas Milani, Kambiz Roshanravan, Persis Karim and Mahsa Vahdat. The festival also includes special performances by guest musicians Shahrokh Yadegari, Kouroush Taghavi, Hooman Pourmehdi, Safa Shahidi, Hafez Modirzadeha and Faraz Minooei.
A historic two-week Nowruz festival with a special new year show, featuring messages from ISC member organizations and well-known Iranian public figures along with short musical performances to get us into the Nowruz spirit.
1400 Nowruz Festival
Virtual Graduation Ceremony 2020
ISC held a Graduation Ceremony on Facebook Live for the college graduating class of 2020! This event featured special guests Homa Sarshar, Maz Jobrani and Mohsen Namjoo, as well as performances and a naming ceremony to mark the occasion. Additionally, in an effort to commemorate the success and the hard work of our graduates, ISC gave a small token of appreciation to each graduate who attended the ceremony.