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 …
South Asia Studies Faculty
UW-Madison faculty and staff members who are members of the South Asia Studies program.
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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 …
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 …
New Faculty Focus: Mou Banerjee
Assistant Professor of History, Mou Banerjee, was recently interviewed for the College of Letters and Sciences New Faculty Focus. Banerjee is also affiliated with the Center for South Asia and we look forward to collaborating …
CSA Welcomes New Associate Director Sarah Beckham
The Center for South Asia is pleased to welcome incoming Associate Director Dr. Sarah Beckham on February 1st! Sarah Beckham served as the Interim Associate Director in the fall 2019 semester, with a background as …
South Asian Studies Professor part of Faculty Exhibit at Chazen Museum of Art
Anthony Cerulli (Associate Professor of Asian Languages and Cultures) is one of several faculty and staff chosen to participate in the Faculty Exhibition as part of the Chazen Museum of Art’s 50th Anniversary celebrations in …
Manuscriptistan Exhibit by Anthony Cerulli at Penn Library
Penn Libraries will feature a photography exhibition by Anthony Cerulli (Associate Professor, Asian Languages and Cultures, UW-Madison) this fall. Manuscriptistan focuses on the diverse manuscript traditions and practitioners across the South Asian region. Cerulli spoke …
Girish Karnad: Tribute to an Icon
Aparna Bhargava Dharwadker I first met Girish Karnad in April 1986, at the Chicago home of our close mutual friend A. K. Ramanujan, who had organized the Festival of India literary conference …