On the first anniversary of his death, Oxford University Press reached out to Aparna Dharwadker (Professor, English and Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies, UW-Madison) for a tribute to playwright Girish Karnad. Professor Dharwadker authored the introductions to …
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In Memoriam: Stonewall Historian and UW alumnus David Carter
Gay rights activist David Carter passed away on May 1. Best known for his authoritative work on the Stonewall Riots, it was during his years at UW-Madison that Carter became active in gay rights issues. …
Fighting the Shadow Pandemic
In his recent article, “Fighting the Shadow Pandemic,” CSA Director B. Venkat Mani examines the spread of xenophobia, racism and discrimination in the wake of COVID-19, demonstrating why the need for inclusive teaching is all …
Congratulations to the Class of 2020 from Dean Guido Podesta
Guido Podestá, Vice Provost and Dean of the International Division, offers his congratulations to spring graduates. Read the message in its entirety here.
A message of support from the International Division
On Tuesday, May 5, Guido Podestá, Vice Provost and Dean of the International Division, posted a message to the UW-Madison community in response to incidents of bias against Asians and Asian Americans. View his message …
SASLI Administrative Director honored with Chancellor’s Excellence Award
Laura Hammond, Administrative Director of the South Asia Summer Language Institute (SASLI), was one of eight academic staff members honored with Excellence Awards by Chancellor Rebecca Blank. Hammond’s award is in recognition of her service …
CSA Announces New Faculty Director
We are thrilled to announce that Anthony Cerulli (Associate Professor of South Asian Studies) has been elected the 2020-21 Faculty Director of the UW-Madison Center for South Asia! Professor Cerulli has played an active role …
COVID-19 Relief Efforts in South Asia
The Center for South Asia is building a list of resources to assist our South Asian communities around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit our COVID-19 Resource Page, found under the Home menu …
Former CSA Faculty Director honored with Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award
Christine Garlough, Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies, and former Faculty Director of the Center for South Asia, was one of thirteen faculty members honored with the Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award. Complete profiles of all …
Virtual Summer Language Instruction
The Wisconsin Intensive Summer Language Institutes (WISLI) will offer virtual language instruction in summer 2020. The announcement comes as the University of Wisconsin–Madison made the decision that face-to-face instruction will not be offered on campus …