Eight Annual Academic Achievement Awards, 2005

On Sunday May 8, 2005, The Association of Professors and Scholars of Iranian Heritage held its Eight Annual Recognition Ceremony honoring academic achievements by students of Iranian Heritage who graduated in the 2004/2005 academic year. The keynote speech was given by Dr. Firouz Naderi, the Associate Director for Programs, Project Formulation and Strategy at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Dr. Mohammad Pakravan was this year's "Distinguished Service" awardee.  Dr. Abolghassem Gaffari was this years "Distinguished Scholar" awardee.  Dr. Saba Valadkhan was the "Young Scholar" awardee.  The Association was also honored to have had Dr. Janina Montero, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, UCLA, among its guests and speakers. During the ceremony, students and their families had the opportunity to meet scientists, scholars and professors of Iranian heritage who are on the faculty or conduct research at various universities in California and elsewhere and who have agreed to serve as mentors to the honored students.  All attending graduates received a certificate and several special sponsored awards will be issued to the graduating students who have demonstrated an outstanding track records in the pursuit of their academic goals.  

Event: APSIH Eight Annual Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony

Date: Sunday May 8, 2005

Time: Check in 2:30 PM, Program Time 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PST)

Location: UCLA Grand Ballroom, Second Floor of Ackerman Union
 

Honorees:  2005 APSIH Academic Achievement Award Honorees

Sponsors:  2005 APSIH Academic Achievement Award Sponsors