IRANIAN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
University of Kansas
KU Iranian Community Association (KU-ICA) is a registered student organization at the University of Kansas whose purpose is to create a suitable ground for the expansion and promotion of Iranian culture and its introduction to the next generation of Iranians and other nationalities living in this area by organizing meetings, conducting traditional Iranian ceremonies, and other cultural activities. The association also aims to create collaboration among Iranians at the University of Kansas.
KU-ICA is nonprofit and independent from any political or religious affiliations.
Upcoming Events
Election 2023-2024
Are you interested in serving as the president of the KU Iranian Community Association? Nominate yourself by April 7th, 2023 through the link below:
Nomination Deadline: April 7, 2023
Election Day: April 14th, 2023
Date & Time:
Friday, April 14th, 2023
8:00 am - 11:45 pm
Location:
Online
Farsi Poetry & Literature
Are you interested in Farsi poetry and literature? Do you enjoy reading and discussing poems? Join us for a friendly gathering to enjoy reading poems together. This is a bi-weekly event.
Date & Time:
Friday, March 24th, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location:
Kansas Union, The Roundtable Room
Global Conversations: Public Demonstration in Iran
Presented by:
Dr. Rana Esfandiary, Assistant Professor, Theater & Dance
Alireza Mirzaeinejad, MFA student, Visual Arts
Conversations among panelists, including:
Dr. Homayoon Rafatijo, Esq., Intellectual Property Attorney, Spencer Fane LLP
Sponsored by: KU Iranian Community Association, Global Awareness Program, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, International Affairs, The Commons
Date & Time:
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location:
Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center
Legal Rights with Homayoon
Are you interested in learning about your legal rights in the U.S.? Join us for an informative session with the federal attorney, Homayoon Rafatijo.
Date & Time:
TBD
Location:
TBD
Movie Night
Let's enjoy watching and discussing movies together.
Date & Time:
TBD
Location:
TBD
Volleyball
Let's play volleyball together.
Communicate with us to make sure about the time and location.
Date & Time:
Sundays
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location:
Rock Chalk Sports Complex
Latest News
ADIBEC 2022 Awards: Breakthrough Research of the Year
November 1st, 2022
Super proud and excited that our very own Dr. Masoud Kalantary won the Breakthrough Research of the Year Award in the ADIPEC 2022, Adu Dhabi.
Senator Moran's Message about the Concerns of the KU Iranian Students
October 7th, 2022
Around the world, people look to the United States to be a leader in promoting and protecting basic human rights. I appreciate knowing your concern for human rights.
Protecting human dignity, promoting personal freedom, and strengthening global women’s rights and democratic movements are key elements to our country’s foreign policy. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for State and Foreign Operations that funds our aid programs overseas, it is important that our tax dollars are used to promote these goals. I will be sure to remember your thoughts on this subject when the Senate considers legislation on these matters.
Protests in Iran
September 26th, 2022
Lawrence World-Journal reports the ongoing protests in Iran and their impacts on KU Iranian students.
In Memory of Mahsa Amini
September 22nd, 2022
We gathered in solidarity with Mahsa Amini and all the Iranian women who are discriminated against by strict hijab rules and police brutality in Iran.
The University Daily Kansan reports on the protests on campus.
KU-ICA is a registered organization at KU
August 5, 2022
Congratulations to all our members, we are a registered organization at the University of Kansas.
Student Guide Development
May 27, 2022
Would you like to assist in developing a comprehensive guide for the incoming students from Iran? Your assistance in very much appreciated. Please pick a topic and write about it in this DOCUMENT.
Donations are accepted!
May 24, 2022
Do you have picnic accessories or games that you do not anymore? Would you like to donate them so everyone in the community can enjoy them at public events? The KU Iranian Community Association accepts your donations.