Our current projects are:

1)To begin generating a provocative discourse on issues of "activism" both in the United States, and in South Asia, particularly in relation to NGO work and development. Our weekly meetings in addition address current topics relevant to South Asia and the Diaspora. Topics are proposed and presented by group members and then generated as the basis for a discussion.

2)To shatter the divide between academia and RSO life. SAW hopes to take full advantage of professors who work on South Asia and the Diaspora, and to invite them to speak in an informal setting at our meetings.

3)To invite members from various fields, be it journalists, activists, writers etc. to come and speak in a way that "concretizes" our discussions.

4) To hold a teach-in fall quarter of next year on the issue of communal conflict/religious violence. This will consist of a series of panels from scholars in Sociology, South Asian Studies, and Political Science as well as novelists, and journalists and possibly those engaged on the field.

3)To view a series of documentaries done by or on "marginilized voices," the focus lying on issues of gender and class. SAW ultimately hopes to provide a "space" in the University of Chicago community at large, that through the meeting of minds in a way that integrates acadamia and informed activism, will lead to a more cohesive community.

Events:

THIS WEDNESDAY (APRIL 12) FROM 11:00 - 2:00
IN REYNOLDS' CLUB
South Asia Watch has invited representatives from Asian Human Services, Apna Ghar, and Indo-American Center. These groups have internships, part-time summer jobs, volunteer opportunities, and their own connections to offer. Basically, this is a chance to pursue an interest in non-profit work dealing with the South Asian/larger Asian community. Jobs/vonunteer opportunities include literacy programs, mentoring, legal advocacy, tutoring...

http://go.to/panasia

Brownbag Discussion Series
The Center for Gender Studies hosts a brownbag discussion series every Friday, except for the first week and last weeks of the quarter, at the Center for Gender Studies, Judd Hall, Room 422. The brownbag is held from 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm.

Winter 2000 Movie Calendar

Films!! Food!! Discussions wih Prof. Inden!!

Films on DVD will be shown in Foster Hall (East of Harper)
****At 6 PM in Foster Commons****

Starting 4th week lunch discussions will be held the following day with Prof. Ronald Inden, of the South Asian Department. Join in the discussions about the film, its theme, etc.........Dont miss it!!!!!

Reviews

SMALL FORTUNES IN THE BIG APPLE

EARTH
The Irony of India¹s Independence

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