In Memoriam: Joseph Elder

The UW-Madison Center for South Asia mourns the loss of Professor Emeritus Joseph Elder. Professor Elder’s work and legacy leaves a lasting imprint on many people and programs at UW-Madison, the signature UW in India program, the Annual Conference on South Asia, and the field of South Asian Studies. “Joe,” as he was widely known to many, lived a life of humble service and was beloved by countless members of the international community.  In addition to his distinguished career as a South Asian Studies scholar, Joe quietly assumed the role of global peacemaker.  Details on memorial information are forthcoming. A Cap Times article celebrating Joe’s life can be found here.