University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Chancellor Blank recognizes South Asia alumna and faculty

At the Fall Event for the Bascom Hill Society, Chancellor Blank presented the achievements of many outstanding UW-Madison alumni, faculty, and staff. Among those featured in her presentation were Hannah Lider (UW alumna), Sarah Beckham (Hindi and Urdu Pedagogy Specialist), and Lalita du Perron (Associate Director, Center for South Asia). Watch the clip of Chancellor …

FLAS Recipient makes connections in Delhi

William Cocke, graduate student in Mathematics and FLAS recipient in Hindi and Urdu, traveled to Delhi last year with support from the Center for South Asia Travel Award. Cocke’s trip included time at Ambedkar University, working with Professor Geetha Venkataraman. Cocke also lectured, visited classes, and spent time meeting with graduate students at Ambedkar as …

Celebrating Asian Studies at UW

The Asian Languages and Cultures (ALC) department hosted a symposium on Friday, April 20, 2018, to highlight Asian studies students and the departments’ new degree program. The symposium brought together members of the UW-Madison community to showcase student opportunities and experiences with Asian Studies offered by the university. Asian Studies participants showcased the impacts Asia has …