US-Iran relations Capitol Hill Symposium

Symposium on:
The Obama Administration and US-Iran Relations

First Nowruz Celebration Held on Capitol Hill

Purpose: The policy symposium focuses on the challenges and opportunities the Obama Administration faces given the many U.S. differences and commonalities with Iran.  We expect a vigorous debate. AIC is also proud to present the first Nowruz Reception held on Capitol Hill.

Presiding:  Senator J. Bennett Johnston (Johnston & Associates, AIC Chairman)

POLICY SYMPOSIUM (1:00 PM)
Presiding
Senator J. Bennett Johnston (Johnston & Associates, AIC Chairman)

Policy Symposium, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY)
Mr. Roger Cohen (New York Times)
Ambassador James Dobbins (RAND Corporation)
Professor Hooshang Amirahmadi (Rutgers University., AIC President)
Dr. Fatemeh Haghighatjoo (Former Representative, Iranian Parliament)

Expected to Confirm: Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA); Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA); Rep. Lyndia Sanchez (D-CA)

Nowruz (1388) Reception, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm
Presentation, Cleopatra Broumand-Birrenbach
The History & Meaning of Nowruz, Dr. Masood Khatamee (NYU School of Medicine)
Festivities with Persian Cuisine, Music and Art
Persian Music, Amir Alan Vahab
Nowruz Art, by Laurie Blum

Place, Date and Time: This Symposium and Nowruz Reception will take place on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 pm at the Senate Hart Building, Rm. 902.  Further details will be provided upon registration, which is required.