Join us for a special celebration commemorating the completion of the midway point of the Encyclopaedia Iranica, the landmark undertaking by its founding Editor, Dr. Ehsan Yarshater, to record and document the history, culture, and life of the Iranian peoples from prehistory to the present.Dr. Yarshater will survey the remarkable work that has been accomplished to date on the Encyclopaedia, as well as the challenges that remain in completing this monumental endeavor intended to preserve the legacy of one of the oldest and most influential civilizations developed in the Middle East.Also Featuring:Rumi Mystical Poetry Recital by Dr. Iraj Anvar with Traditional Persian Music by the Ava EnsembleSpecial Performance by Renowned ExperiMentalist Gerard SenehiSilent AuctionLocation: School of International Affairs, Dag Hammarskjold Hall (Rm1501)Columbia University, 420 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10027 MorePREVIOUS EVENTDecoding the Spiritual Messages of Everyday LifeNEXT EVENTSuperSense: Why We Believe in the Unbelievable