Persian Cultural Society at UVA
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April 22: PCS Nowruz 2022
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Shabe Yalda 2021
Thank you to all who came to our Shabe Yalda celebration! Click HERE to view photos from the event, or click HERE to view videos of all of the acts and performances.
Omid Foundation
Join us in support of the Omid Foundation, an organization conducting inspiring work to aid vulnerable young women in Iran.
Find out more here
Donate to their cause here
Persian Courses
The Persian program at UVA offers a variety of different courses that cater to all levels of Farsi with a number of interesting subjects. Professors Mahshad Mohit and Maryam Zehtabi are both amazing teachers and scholars, and we encourage anybody with an interest in persian literature, language, and culture to consider taking a course in the persian program.
Spring 2022 Courses include:
PERS 1020, PERS 2020, PERS 3020, and PETR 3345. More info here.
PCS Google Calendar
Interested in joining the Persian Cultural Society?
Our organization is involved in a wide range of activites around grounds and seeks to actively involve all members. Anyone hoping to find friendship, explore other cultures, or feel more at home will be met with open arms by our members! Be sure to look for our spot during each year's activities fair, and to come out to our big events to get a feel for what we are all about. For more information on joining feel free to contact our president: Darian Kaviani at dk7fct@virginia.edu or DM our Instagram page @pcs_uva.
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