AIS Newsletter October (Edition 1)
Association of Indian Students
Association of Indian Students
Namaskar!
AIS hopes you’re having a great semester so far! We bring you, once again, the latest edition of the AIS Newsletter, updating you with info about our events and activities.
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Save the Dates… | |
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Garba 2010
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Come the nine nights, and we all sorely miss the magic of the music and chaniya cholis. Join in for a night’s celebration of the excitement and fervour of Navratri! We will feature an authentic folk music band, and food to follow!
Date: Sunday, October 10, 2010 Venue: Lyon Recreation Center Time: 7:15 PM onwards
Check out the attached flyer for more details.
Please note: This event requires an RSVP and membership in AIS! Due to space restrictions, we can only allow the first 600 people. Come early to beat the line! Please RSVP here: www.aisusc.org/RSVP
The entrance fee for non-members (for this event only!) is $15. Sponsored by GPSS and VGSA.
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Diwali Bash
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Every year, every home in India lights a diya to celebrate the brilliance of prosperity and good fortune. Come join us in celebrating the biggest cultural fest of the year, when students come together and showcase their brilliance on the stage.
Date: Sunday, October 24, 2010 Venue: Bovard Auditorium Time: 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Important: Auditions are now open! Audition Dates: Saturday, October 16, 2010 and Sunday, October 17, 2010 Audition Venue: THH 101 Audition Time: 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Please shoot an email to in...@usc.edu with “Diwali Audition” in the subject line, if you wish to perform, along with the following details: Name of Group, Performance Type, Preferred Date for Audition
We are also looking for compering acts for the big night. Please email us if you are interested. Auditions for the same will also take place on the above dates. |
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Announcements | |
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AIS Membership and Community |
Become a member of AIS! The membership fee for the year 2010-2011 is $15.
This fee supports our activities and allows you to enjoy all our events planned for the year, including Diwali, Garba, Ice-Cream Social, Holi, Treasure Hunt, Movie Night and others.
Membership fees are collected annually so those who were members last year would have to renew membership for the year 2010-2011.
Fill out the membership form online, or print out the attached form, and bring it along with your USC ID to the membership table at any of our events. (We accept only cash at the table)
For any queries related to Membership, contact Gokul gram...@usc.edu Join the new AIS Community Google Group and get in touch with your peers, seniors and alumni from USC! This Group is intended to serve as a forum connecting all Indians at USC seamlessly. Join in, ask for help, share news and offer suggestions! Contact Ashish ashish.s...@gmail.com for more details. |
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Wanna perform in Diwali? |
Can you play Guitar/ Drums/Tabla? Interested in performing for the Diwali Bash 2010?
Give a call! Nakul Shah: 408-513-5708 |
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An Evening with Ravi Vasudevan |
Zero de Conduit (ZdC), the Critical Studies Graduate student organization for the USC School of Cinematic Arts and the Association of English Graduate Students are hosting the preeminent Indian cinema scholar Ravi Vasudevan. He will the contrary uses of melodrama in film and cultural studies as it has developed in different contexts and film-theoretical moments. Date: Tuesday, Oct 5, 2010
For more about Ravi Vasudevan, please visit: http://www.csds.in/faculty_ravi_vasudevan.htm
For more information please contact: Sangeeta Marwah sange...@gmail.com |
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Walking Wisdom - Deepak Chopra |
The Office of Religious Life and USC Spectrum are hosting Deepak Chopra and Gotham Chopra to talk about their literary collaboration: Walking Wisdom, a conversation moderated by Dean of Religious Life, Varun Soni. Followed by a book-signing session.
Date: Wednesday, Oct 6, 2010 Time: 7:30 PM
Check out the attached flyer for details.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact ar...@usc.edu or http://www.usc.edu/spectrum |
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CRY Publicity Walk |
Wish to be involved with CRY (Child Rights and You, formerly Child Relief and You)? Join the 5K walk/run on Santa Monica Beach, on Saturday, October 9 2010 at 9 AM.
For more details and to register Event registration page CRY is looking for participants and volunteers. They need around 10 volunteers to help with event registration, filming the event, distributing goodie bags, etc. Refreshments will be provided.
To become a volunteer, reach out to Payal Shah at 818-237-4249 or email so...@cryamerica.org |
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WASC Accreditation Process |
USC is undergoing the reaccreditation process with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) on October 11-13, 2010. International students are encouraged by USC to give feedback to the WASC committee on strengths and weaknesses of USC with regard to academics and what student services are provided. This feedback is reviewed by the committee and recommendations are made to USC for improvement.
If you wish to give feedback, send an email to was...@yahoo.com
This is a secure and confidential email account to which only the WASC committee has access. It is not viewed by any representative of the University, and will be terminated at the end of the committee visit.
Forwarded on behalf of the Office of International Services, University of Southern California |
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Recent Events | |
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Welcome Social |
A fun-filled party, with rocking music, a sizzling dance floor and delicious food, organized specially for the freshers of Fall 2010.
On Saturday, September 18, 2010, two hundred and fifty people enjoyed a beautiful evening at the Ground Zero Performance Café, peppered liberally with music, dance and conversation, and topped up with a delightful dinner. |
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Kayaks on the Water |
Kayaking is a safe and fun activity that requires no prior experience, and is great whether you choose to go alone, or with a partner. Apart from fun, it’s really good exercise too!
September 25, 2010 saw over fifty people with a sense of adventure march up together to go kayaking in the placid waters of the harbor at Long Beach, followed by swimming and strolling on the beach. |
The Association of Indian Students welcomes any student who would like to help us out in our events as Senators or volunteers. If you wish to make a difference, come join us and be part of the change!
Keep in touch with AIS and receive news and updates by joining the AIS groups:
AIS Forum | Facebook | Orkut | Twitter
Warm regards,
The AIS Team
Association of Indian Students
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0981
Tel: (213) 290-4005
Email: in...@usc.edu
URL: http://www.aisusc.org
