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The South Asia Book Awards announces the 2020 Award Winners, Honor Books, and Highly Commended Books. Congratulations to all the authors! See the official announcement here. Award Winners Grades K-2: Priya Dreams of Marigolds and Masala by Meenal Patel (Beaver’s Pond Press, 2019) Grades 4-6: The Bridge Home by Padma Venkatraman (Nancy Paulsen Books, 2019) …
Dear International Division Colleagues, The death of George Floyd has rocked communities around the nation, leaving us, yet again, shocked by a lack of basic human decency. Mr. Floyd’s passing has understandably brought grief, anger, and fear. Our hearts are with his family and friends as they mourn their loss and find ways to honor …
UW–Madison History Professor Mou Banerjee has compiled a reading list for those looking to expand their knowledge of South Asian topics through the summer (or any time). Find her reading list here. Thank you, Professor Banerjee!
Community, education, and local government organizations and leaders presented a virtual town hall on May 19, 2020 in response to the hateful and xenophobic attacks against people of Asian descent in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 outbreak. Click here to learn more about organizations offering support and to watch the video from the town hall.
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 Karnad’s three-volume Collected Plays (2005-2017) for Oxford University Press. The publisher will present a month-long tribute to Karnad across their …
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. He completed a master’s degree in South Asian Studies in 1978. Read more from his New York Times obituary here.
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 the more urgent.
Guido Podestá, Vice Provost and Dean of the International Division, offers his congratulations to spring graduates. Read the message in its entirety here.
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 in its entirety here: Supporting individuals impacted by bias during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 as administrative director of SASLI, as well her outstanding work and leadership with the South Asian Flagship Languages Initiative and …