The Iranian Studies initiative (ISI) at UCSB is an umbrella organization devoted to the study of Iran, Persian Culture, and the Iranian Plateau. The ISI was established in 2010 with the support of the Duncan and Suzanne Mellichamp Endowment and in collab
The Iranian Studies initiative (ISI) at UCSB is an umbrella organization devoted to the study of Iran, Persian Culture, and the Iranian Plateau. The ISI was established in 2010 with the support of the Duncan and Suzanne Mellichamp Endowment and in collaboration with the Department of Religious Studies and the Center for Middle East Studies. The ISI organizes annual lectures, symposia, film presentations and occasional conferences. In collaboration with the Middle East Ensemble, it also sponsors Iranian music concerts.
