Two events raise funds for victims of the Bam earthquake

By Greg Fretz

Calligraphy and illumination exhibit

The Golestan Cultural Group organized an art exhibition for victims of the earthquake in Bam, Iran, comprising the works of two well known Iranian artists in the fields of calligraphy and illumination.

Nearly 50 pieces of art were shown on Sunday, Feb. 8, in Room 767 of the Hall Building, and, some of them were available for sale.

The artists, Master Jalil Rasooli and Master Mohammad Tarighati (above) were present at the opening, and an admission fee was charged to benefit victims of the recent earthquake.

Screening of award-winning Iranian film

The Iranian Students' Association, ISACU, will hold a fundraising a screening of Abbas Kiarostami’s award-winning film And Life Goes On . . ., with English subtitles and an introduction by film studies professor Peter Rist.

Held in association with the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema, it will take place Sunday, Feb. 15, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Room H-110 of the Hall Building.

An estimated 43,000 people lost their lives and many more were injured when an earthquake devastated the city of Bam on Dec. 26, 2003.