Iranian and Middle Eastern Studies Center

11/17/2025

The Iranian and Middle Eastern Studies Center was very proud to host Dr. Hesam Abedini here on campus in October. He gave a presentation on intercultural music in Iran in the afternoon, then an interactive workshop on classical Iranian music in the evening! We are so grateful to Dr. Abedini for sharing his time and expertise with our campus community and enriching the Sac State experience for our Hornet Family! 🐝

06/18/2025

04/01/2025

Join us on Sunday, April 13 for this incredible opportunity to talk with internationally-acclaimed filmmaker Rakhshan Banietemad. Seating is first-come, first-served, so you'll want to arrive early to make sure you get a spot. Doors open at 3:15, program begins promptly at 4:00.

10/22/2024

We had a full house and an excellent presentation by Dr. Mansour Farhang on the 1979 Iranian revolution. Thanks to all who attended and supported this event!

09/22/2023

Please join us next week for a presentation by Dr. Sahar Sadeghi on her recently-published book, "Conditional Belonging: The Racialization of Iranians in the Wake of Anti-Muslim Politics." The book is a fascinating ethnographic study of Iranian immigrants in the United States and Germany and will be of interest for anyone thinking about questions of race, power, immigration, and politics.

09/22/2023

Come join the Sac State World Culture Festival in the Serna Plaza (facing the Hornet Bookstore) today from 3-6! IMESC is proud to be one of the many co-sponsors supporting this great event.

04/14/2023

IMESC was proud to host Ambassador John Limbert for a presentation on US-Iran relations yesterday, after more than three years of postponements due to the pandemic. Special thanks to President Nelsen for his warm introduction. We had some fantastic questions during the Q&A as well!

04/09/2023

It was an honor to be joined by Executive Producer Sam Changizi for a screening of this remarkable documentary about legendary Iranian singer and maestro Ostad Mohammad Reza Shajarian on campus on April 5. A big thanks to our intern, Farah, our esteemed Advisory Committee, the film's team, and all the attendees who made it a successful event.

03/31/2023

We had a great Nowruz celebration, co-hosted with the Center for International Programs and Global engagement. Thanks to all who attended, and a special thanks to our wonderful co-organizers. 🌞🌷

03/09/2023

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03/03/2023

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