Shiraz University Conference/Reunion 2006 Program
November 23-26, 2006
Las Vegas,NV
November, 2006elcome and Video 9:15 – 9:40 am
Friday, November 24 |
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Welcome and Video 9:15 - 9:40 am |
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9:15 - 9:40 |
Vatan (Short Video and ‘Soroud’) |
Welcome from Dr. Mohammad Behforouz, President of Shiraz University Association |
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A message from Shiraz University Alumni Association: Mr. Abraham Ayvazian |
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Report by SUA Secretary: Dr. Kazem Attaran |
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Session I 9:40 - 10:40 am Zabih Ghorban Lecture |
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Chairs: |
Dr. Khosrow Nasr and Dr. Mohammad Behforouz |
9:40 - 10:00 am |
Dr. Parviz Haghighi, “Remembering Dr. Ghorban” |
Dr. Hossain Ronaghy, “Dr. Ghorban’s Life and Achievements” |
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10:00 - 10:40 am |
Dr. Farhang Mehr “Academic Freedom” |
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10:40 - 11:00 am |
Break |
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Session II 11:00 am - 12:25 pm “Iranian Immigrants to US: Challenges and Opportunities Including Conflict and Stress” |
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Moderators : |
Dr. Mehdi Moghadas and Dr. Amir Ismail Ajami |
11:00 - 11:15 am |
Moderators will give a brief presentation followed by a round table discussion By the panelists |
Panelists: 11:15 - 12:05 pm “The Cultural Brokers: Sharing Life and Work Experience in a Dual Culture” |
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12:05 - 12:25 pm |
Questions and Discussion |
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Session III 12:25 - 1:00 pm |
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12:25 - 12:40 pm |
Dr. Mo Jamshidi, “System of Systems - A Vision of Global Earth Observations” |
12:40 - 1:00 pm |
Ms. Zohreh Amoozgar: My Educational Experience in Three Academic Settings |
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Afternoon and Evening Free |
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Saturday, November 25 |
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Session IV 9:15 - 10:45 am Personal Health: Screening |
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Moderator: |
Dr. Khosrow Nasr |
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9:15 - 9:45 am |
Dr. Shahla Masoud, “Breast Cancer” |
9:45 - 9:55 am |
Dr. Reza Hekmat, “Prostate Cancer” |
9:55 - 10:05 am |
Dr. Khosrow Nasr, “Colon Cancer” |
10:05 - 10:25 am |
Dr. Heidi Behforouz, “Cholesterol” |
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10:25 - 10:45 am |
Questions and Discussion |
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10:45 - 11:00 am |
Break |
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Session V 11:15 - Noon Shiraz University Association: Overview of Past Achievements |
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Moderators: |
Dr. Bahram Katbab and Dr. Farrokh Zandi |
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11:00 - 11:15 am |
Dr. Masood Khatamee, “Plans for the City of Bam” |
11:15 - 11:25 am |
Dr. Mohammad Behforouz, “Scientific Seminars and Promoting Graduate Study in the US” |
11:25 - 11:35 am |
Mr. Abraham Ayvazian, (Topic to be decided) |
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11:35 - 11:50 am |
Questions and Discussion |
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Session VI Noon - 12:20 pm |
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Moderators: |
Dr. Masood Khatamee and Dr. Mahmood Khojasteh |
Election of new Board Members |
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Session VII 12:20 - 1:10 pm SUA Future Directions: How Do We Establish a Plan? What Can Be Done? |
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Moderators: |
Dr. Khosrow Nasr and Dr. Mohammad Behforouz |
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12:20 - 12:50 pm |
SUA Board Members & Mr. Ayvazian and Dr. Kamalipour from SUAA |
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12:50 - 1:10 pm |
Questions and Discussion |
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Afternoon Free |
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Note: Persian is the meeting language, unless the speaker is more comfortable with English. |
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Other Conference/Reunion Events
at the Hampton Inn
Thursday Night Reception 6 – 8:00 pm: Includes hand carved turkey and condiments with fruits, cheeses, punch and tea.
Saturday Night Gala Night 7 pm to 1: 00 am – Catered Persian Dinner; Entertainment by Singer Jooliet and her Group with dancing for all.
SUA Board Meetings: Thursday 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 to 11:00 am – With the Newly Elected Board Members
