Miras

Miras Documentary Project

We plan to make a compelling documentary that unravels the captivating history of Iranians since 1907 at the University of Illinois, dive deep into their cultural evolution, witness pivotal moments, and discover untold stories that shaped the Iranian community. We plan to explore and video document the remarkable journey of Iranian student organizations at the esteemed University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, showcasing their profound impact on academia and fostering cross-cultural connections.

 

If you have information, stories, photos, questions, video footage, or other material that could enrich this project, please contact us at info@iranianheritage.org.

 

Project Sponsors

  • Dr. Emad Tajkhorshid
  • Dr. Hadi Salehi Esfahani
  • Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (CSAMES)
  • Dr. Asef Bayat
  • Dr. Mohammad Babadoost
  • Mehrdad Mohammadi
Donate to Project

 This initiative is driven entirely by our dedicated student volunteers, not affiliated with any thesis or research project.

 

All donors will be acknowledged in the documentary and archived at the University of Illinois Library. 

(Please send us an email after your donation.)

First Draft of the Project

(Published 2023)

Over time, Iranian students have traveled far and wide to fulfill their academic dreams, with many finding a home within the esteemed University of Illinois. Since the early days of the Daily Illini in 1907, which documented the presence of a determined student from Persia, the legacy of Iranian students at UIUC has been etched in history, for more than a century, Iranian students have made an indelible mark on this prestigious institution, becoming an integral part of education, research and campus life.

Iranian student organizations (Started from November 16th, 1961) may have had different names, but they all shared a common goal:

“TO UNITE THE IRANIAN COMMUNITY ON CAMPUS AND SHOWCASE THE RICHNESS OF IRANIAN CULTURE.”

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