As We Go Dark Thru Labor Day Here In The United States

 We look forward to being of service after Labor Day as we plan to close out 2024.     We leave all with the following Thoughts to underscore our commitment to service:

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 We present the following curated #RandomThoughts courtesy the Stanford Program in Iranian Studies along with Brian Dodd on Leadership:

New Archival Acquisition: Dr. Homa Nategh Collection Prominent Iranian historian Homa Nategh's archive was recently donated to Stanford's Green Library and includes hundreds of documents, research files, and manuscripts.    Dr. Nategh served on the Faculty of Letters at Tehran University from 1968 to 1981 and was later forced into exile in Paris, where she was appointed a professor of Iranian Studies at the Sorbonne. Her scholarship covered a wide range of topics, including the Qajar era, the Constitutional Revolution, women’s social progress, and persecution of minorities in the broader Middle East.    Dr. Nategh was a political activist before the 1979 Revolution and participated in numerous social and political organizations. During her exile in France, her activism waned, and she expressed regret about her involvement in the Revolution.    We are grateful to Dr. Nategh's daughter, Rowchanak Pakdaman, for making this important donation possible. 14th Bita Prize for Persian Arts: Shahram Nazeri May 10, 2024 Watch event videos on the Iranian Studies YouTube Channel “The Paris Olympic Team is a Reminder of Iran’s Brain Drain Crisis” The New Arab Stanford Iran 2040 collaborator Matin Mirramezani discusses Iran’s brain drain with reporter Chris Hamill-Stewart. Social Media Corner

stanfordiranianstudies  In the spring quarter, @stanford students of the Iranian Cuisine course (GLOBAL 104) had the opportunity to cook a recipe of salmon, cilantro, garlic and tamarind braise,...

30 Quotes on Faith and Leadership from Houston Texans Quarterback C.J. Stroud Expectations are sky-high this year for the Houston Texans.  There are many reasons why starting with head coach DeMeco Ryans, their deep and talented roster, and the winning culture they are building.  But the primary reason there is such excitement surrounding the club is second-year superstar quarterback C.J. Stroud. When you study Stroud, you quickly realize there is more to him than just being a quarterback.  Football is what he does, it is not who he is.  Last year’s NFL Rookie of the Year is a natural leader and person deeply committed to his faith in Jesus Christ. Recently, he sat down with Jason Romano, the host of the incredible Sports Spectrum Podcast.  Stroud discussed a variety of topics including his childhood, time at Ohio State, and defining his identity.  I was most impressed with his transparency regarding his struggle with taming the tongue. Click HERE for 30 Quotes on Faith and Leadership from Houston Texans Quarterback C.J. Stroud. For additional articles featuring quotes on faith and leadership from athletes, read the following: 8 Things You Must Do To Be Picked Over Others For A Leadership Position - This is how C.J. Stroud won the starting quarterback job at Ohio State. 16 Quotes On Faith And Leadership By Steph Curry 24 Quotes On Faith And Leadership From Los Angeles Dodgers Clayton Kershaw 10 Quotes on Leadership and Faith from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts 20 Quotes On The Faith And Leadership Of Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence 11 Quotes And Lessons On The Faith And Leadership Of Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa 27 Quotes From Masters Champion Bubba Watson On Faith And Leadership

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