The North Bay International Studies Project (NBISP) and Sonoma State University (SSU) are sponsoring a series of programs on "Voices of South Asia's Diversity" at SSU for the North Bay community during April. The schedule begins on April 15 at noon in Person Theater with a free presentation by noted author and UN delegate Shashi Tharoor, whose acclaimed novel, Riot, describes the current crisis between Muslims and Hindus in India today.
A two-day conference on April 26 and 27 begins at 8:30 a.m. on Friday with a panel discussion chaired by keynote speaker, Manuela Albuquerque, City Attorney for Berkeley. The panel of SSU faculty and members of the North Bay community will focus on issues of religion, fundamentalism, women and stereotypes in India and South Asia.
At 1 p.m., Professor Laxmi Tewari will give a musical performance and presentation on Indian music in the Arbor by the campus lakes. All Friday events are free.
On Saturday, April 27 beginning at 8:30 a.m in the SSU commons, the focus will be on the teaching of India and South Asia and will include standards based curriculum materials and resources for the classroom. Presentations will include incorporating current issues and culture of India and South Asia in the classroom and a performance of classical South Indian Dance, Bharatnatyam, performed by Shraddha Ravani. Participation is $15 and includes morning snacks and lunch. ($10 for students).
A special showing of the Oscar-nominated Indian Film, "Lagaan," will be shown from 3:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Warren Auditorium in Ives Hall at SSU.Admissions is students $1, general $5.
The deadline to register for April 26 and April 27 events is April 17.
For further information, contact NBISP office at (707) 664-2409. One unit of credit is available at additional cost if attending all of April 26 and 27.
