[Soasiastudents] Bulletin 04.27.10

[Anna S. Cohen]

*South** Asia Center Bulletin*
*published by the South Asia National Resource Center, Henry M. Jackson
School of International Studies, University of Washington*

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*Upcoming Events*
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May 2010*
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*Kushal Das: A North Indian Classical Instrument Concert*
Saturday May 1, 2010
7 pm
Eastshore Unitarian Church, 12700 SE 23rd St. Bellevue 98005
*Kushal Das, sitar and Kumar Bose, tabla*
Sponsored by Ragamala
Please see ragamala.org for details.
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*Diasporizing Punjab, Disorienting Bhangra*
Wednesday May 5, 2010 to Saturday May 8, 2010
University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC and UBC, Vancouver
Sponsored by The University of the Fraser Valley, The University of British
Columbia and the Vancouver International Bhangra Celebration
For more information, contact Dr. Nicola Mooney, Department of Social,
Cultural and Media Studies and Associate, Centre for Indo-Canadian Studies
at the University of the Fraser Valley. Phone: 604-504-7441 x.4175, e-mail:
nicola.mooney at ufv.ca
For full announcement, see: http://www.ufv.ca/CICS/Events/DPDB.htm
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*Mahanubhav Pilgrimage Traditions and the Religious Archaeology of
Maharashtra*
Thursday May 6, 2010
3:30 pm, Smith Hall 107
*Anne Feldhaus, Foundation Professor of Religion, School of History,
Philosophy, Religious Studies, Arizona State University*
Sponsored by the Comparative Religion Luce Foundation Grant and the South
Asia Center, UW

Part of the *Interrogating Traditions: the Everyday and the Ethical in South
Asia* Lecture Series
More information <http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/events.shtml#_2125>
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*K-8 Art Mosaics Educator Workshop - Movement and Music across the
Curriculum II*
Saturday May 8, 2010
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall
*Helene Eriksen, Choreographer and Dance Ethnologist*
Sponsored by the Outreach Centers at The Henry M. Jackson School of
International Studies
Registration Deadline: April 26, 2010 (or until event is filled).
Registration Fee: $45* (non-refundable) includes parking/bus passes,
coffee/tea, morning pastries, lunch, and 5 WA state clock hours (you must
attend the entire seminar to receive clock hours). Mosaics
Registration Form<http://jsis.washington.edu/ellison/file/MOSAIC_2010_flyeR.pdf>
Travel stipends are available, but not guaranteed, for teachers traveling
more than 75 miles. In order to receive clock hours, you must register by
April 26, 2010.
Full announcement <http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/events.shtml#_2226>
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*The Twin Stories of Diana and Bhagirathi: How Health Information,
Technologies and Rights Can Transform Lives*
Saturday May 8, 2010
9:30 - 11 AM
*Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park
Geeta Rao Gupta, President of the International Center for Research on Women
(ICRW)*

Free to students with I.D. and Winter Saturday University series ticket
holders. Individual tickets: $10 SAM members, $15 nonmembers. A free yoga
class offered by 8 Limbs Yoga begins at 8:30am.
www.seattleartmuseum.org

Part of the *Saturday University Lecture Series on Health, Sex and Women’s
Rights in Contemporary Asia*
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*For the Gods Love the Obscure: On Translating the Rig Veda*
Wednesday May 12, 2010
7:30 pm
Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall, UW
*Stephanie Jamison, Professor of Asian Languages and Culture, Director of
Indo-European Studies, UCLA*
Sponsored by the Andrew L. Markus Memorial Lecture Fund, Department of Asian
Languages and Literature
More information <http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/events.shtml#_2374>
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*The Middle East and South Asia from 1200 to the Present: From Major Source
of Influence to Increasingly India's Backyard*
Thursday May 13, 2010
12:30 - 1:20 pm
UW Club, Conference Room, Lower Level
*Francis Robinson, Professor of History of South Asia, Royal Holloway,
University of London, the Sultan of Oman Fellow, Oxford Centre for Islamic
Studies, Visiting Professor in History of the Islamic World, Oxford
University*
Sponsored by the Middle East Center and the South Asia Center
More information <http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/events.shtml#_2308>
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*Ends Don't Meet Where the Arms Can't Reach: Looking to DuBois to Bring
Imperialism Back to American Studies (Key Note Address)
*Thursday May 13, 2010
6 pm, Kane 210
*Vijay Prashad*, *George and Martha Kellner Chair in South Asian History and
Professor of International Studies, Trinity College*

Please join the Race/Knowledge
Project<http://www.raceknowledgeproject.org/>for the conference key
note address. This workshop/conference situates
global histories of decolonial struggle, and considers culture and cultural
politics to be key vehicles of institutional and political contestation.
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*Pratidhwani presents: KANYADAAN - A play in Hindi
Friday May 14, 2010** *to* **Sunday May 23, 2010*
Ethnic Cultural Theater & Center, 3940 Brooklyn Ave. NE, University of
Washington*
Written by Vijay Tendulkar; Translated from Marathi by Vasant Dev; Directed
by Agastya Kohli*

 Tickets:
General Admission: $15 at the door, $12 in advance.
Pratidhwani Members and Seniors: $12 at the door, $9 in advance.
Students: $8 at the door, $5 in advance
More info and tickets available at http://www.pratidhwani.org/kanyadaan
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Development, Diaspora and the Next Generation: Mapping, Learning, and
Building South Asian Community*
Saturday May 15, 2010
10 am - 2 pm
Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall, UW

Please join the South Asia Center and the South Asian diasporic development
community in Seattle for a workshop on what it means to do development work
in South Asia. This workshop is an opportunity to (i) share development
stories and learn from each other (ii) reflect on the connection between
development work and what it means to be South Asian Americans (from the
first and second generations) (iii) listen to the next generation’s ideas
about development and South Asian identity. There will be three panels on
these topics interspersed with brief presentations by UW faculty and
students. We will end with a general discussion and suggestions for next
steps.
See website for details:
http://www.uwsouthasiadev.org/<http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/devdiaspora.shtml>
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*Pt. Kaivalya Kumar Gurav: A North Indian Classical Vocal Concert*
Saturday May 22, 2010
7 pm
Eastshore Unitarian Church, 12700 SE 23rd St. Bellevue 98005
*Pt. Kaivalya Kumar Gurav, vocals; Vinay Mishra, harmonium; Ashis Sengupta,
tabla*
Sponsored by Ragamala
Please visit ragamala.org for details.
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*Building Bridges of Understanding Between America and Pakistan Through Up
Close and Personal Humanitarian Assistance and Long Term Community
Empowerment Projects*
Friday May 25, 2010
7:00 PM
Walker Ames Room (Room 225), Kane Hall, University of Washington, Seattle
*Todd Shea, Program Director, Comprehensive Disaster Response Services*
Sponsored by the South Asia Center, as well as by the Jackson School
National Resource Centers as part of the Global Focus Lecture Series.
For more information, visit http://jsis.washington.edu/focus or contact the
South Asia Center at (206) 543-4800 or sascuw at u.washington.edu


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June 2010*
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*Prince Rama Varma: A South Indian Classical Vocal Concert*
Saturday June 12, 2010
7 pm
Eastshore Unitarian Church, 12700 SE 23rd St. Bellevue 98005
*Vocalist Prince Rama Varma; S. Varadarajan, violin; Patri Satishkumar,
Mridangam*
Sponsored by Ragamala
Please visit ragamala.org for details.
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*2010 Summer Seminar: A World of Food: Growing It, Shipping It, Selling It*
Monday June 28, 2010 to Tuesday June 29, 2010
University of Washington, Seattle
Sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies Outreach
Centers

The Outreach Centers at The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
invite you to attend the annual Summer Seminar for Educators, June 28-29,
2010. This year’s seminar will focus on the international history and
economics of food. Issues to be explored include the ethics of food
production, food supply, food as a commodity and more. Attendees will walk
away with the confidence, knowledge and strategies to implement curriculum
on this topic and to use this theme to increase interest in global studies.
This two-day seminar is designed for middle school, high school and
community college educators.

Registration Deadline: June 11, 2010 (or until event is filled) *ONLINE
REGISTRATION (click
here)*<https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/eacenter/99789>
More information about the seminar is available on the *Summer Seminar
website* <http://jsis.washington.edu/outreach/summer>.



*Scholarships/Fellowships*

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*American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) Fellowship Competition*
The American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) invites applications from
scholars from all disciplines who wish to conduct their research in India.
Junior fellowships are given to doctoral candidates to conduct research for
their dissertations in India for up to eleven months. Senior long-term (six
to nine months) and short-term (four months or less) fellowships are
available for scholars who hold the Ph.D. degree. Scholarly/Professional
development fellowships are available to scholars and professionals who have
not previously worked in India. Eligible applicants include 1) U.S.
citizens; and 2) citizens of other countries who are students or faculty
members at U.S. colleges and universities (this rule does not apply to U.S.
citizens). For applications please contact the American Institute of Indian
Studies, 1130 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. (773) 702-8638. Email:
aiis at uchicago.edu. Web site: www.indiastudies.org.* Application deadline is
July 1, 2010.*



*Employment*
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*Visiting Assistant Professor*
*Department of Religion and Culture, Virginia Tech*
All applicants must complete the online application form at
www.jobs.vt.edu(posting #0100185). Screening begins May 1, 2010.
For full announcement <http://jsis.washington.edu/soasia/employ.shtml>



-- 
Anna S. Cohen
Doctoral Student, Department of Anthropology
Research Assistant, South Asia Center
University of Washington
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