The USC Casden Institute and the USC Office of the Provost proudly present the inaugural event of the Raymond and Dina Levy Distinguished Speakers Series:

"A Story of Two Ancient Peoples: From Cyrus the Great to the Cyrus Accords" Distinguished Speaker: Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi

Please join us for a captivating evening, as Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi of Iran presents his aspirations for his country, its people, and the broader region. In the spirit of this new series, he will offer specific insights about the Iranian Jewish community, which represents a unique heritage, shaped by the intertwined histories of two ancient peoples and forged over the course of millennia. In conversation with award-winning writer Tabby Refael, Crown Prince Pahlavi will share his personal reflections on Iranian Jewish life prior to the Islamic Revolution and his views on secularism and the equality of all faiths in a post-theocratic Iran. To that end, he will present his vision for the future of Iran and the Middle East - a vision rooted in the principles of democracy, secularism, pluralism, human rights, and regional cooperation that is worthy of Iran's diverse and storied people.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Check-in and Light Refreshments at 5:00 pm | Program from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Town and Gown

Complimentary Admission and Parking Event

Hosted by USC Casden Institute and USC Office of the Provost

Parking hosted by USC at McCarthy Parking Structure

Registration for parking is mandatory before arrival at USC. For parking reservations please visit:

https://www.offstreet.io/location/E5XSQ6QL Code VISON0916

Enter University Park Campus at Figueroa & McCarthy Way to McCarthy Parking Structure

Reservations required by September 14th. Limited seating available.

No walk-ins will be permitted.

Note: For security reasons, backpacks are prohibited at this event. Guests may carry in a small clutch bag or purse. No objects or gifts will be permitted inside. An exception may be made for bags that are for medically necessary, special needs or infant care items after proper inspection.