AIS Newsletter - 10/21/2008 - Special Movie Screening, Comedy Show, Diwali Banquet and more

Association of Indian Students

DATE: October 21, 2008

 

Important Information:

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Vidhushak

Vidushak's Improv Show 
Get ready for the laughter riots! Vidushak cordially invites you to an hour of non-stop desi-style improv comedy : Vidushak Live !. So join us for some Ha-Ha moments @ 5pm, Friday, Oct. 24th, between Leavey and VKC. 

Vidushak calls for participants for Diwali skit:
To all theater enthusiasts: The Vidushak Improv Comedy Group welcomes new participants for their annual skit at the AIS Diwali show on November 9th, 2008. Aspiring participants are requested to contact Adarsh Shekhar (email: ashekhar@usc.edu, phone: 323-547-2283.)

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Anubhuvam

Anubhavam, the indian music group at USC is looking for new performers. Talented singers and musicians are welcome to audition for the group. They are auditioning for the Diwali Show that is coming up. Please email Neha Parikh at njparikh@usc.edu if you are interested.

 

Upcoming Events:

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Special screening of I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT and THE WORLD UNSEEN

Date: 7:00PM on Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

Venue: George Lucas Building, Room 108

850 W. 34th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 

The USC School of Cinematic Arts invites you to a special double-feature showcasing two new films by emerging Indian filmmaker Shamim Sarif:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:00PM: I Can't Think Straight (2007), directed by Shamim Sarif, 80min.
8:30PM: Q&A with director Shamim Sarif, producer Hanan Kattan and actress Sheetal Sheth
9:00PM: The World Unseen (2007), directed by Shamim Sarif, 94min., rated PG-13.

Free to the public!! Open to all. You will need to make a reservation online at: http://cinema.usc.edu/worldunseen

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USC Hindu Student Organization
http://www-scf.usc.edu/~hso/index.htm

Event: Weekly Aarthi & Discussion – "Desire and Happiness"
Date: Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
Time: 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Venue: Fishbowl Chapel, University Religious Center (Located between the University Church & University Health Center)

Event: HSO Diwali Banquet - two weeks from now!!
Date: Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
Time: 6pm – 10pm
Venue: Town and Gown (USC campus, between Gate #2 and Tommy Trojan)

FREE for ALL USC Students
Prayers, Dinner and Performances including:
- Hindi Film Dance by Anjaane 
- Bhangra by Jachdi Jawani
- Bharata Natyam
- Vocal performance

 

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 AIS Diwali Fest
 
Venue: Bovard Auditorium 
Date: November 9th, 2008
Time:  7 pm
 
- Remember if you want to perform at this event, please mail either Hanisha hanishapujara@gmail.com or Gaurav  gaurav084@gmail.com .

Other Useful Information:

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Research project on Asian Indian identity

 Hello, My name is Jinghuan Liu.  I'm from a multi-cultural research company called New American Dimensions.  

 I was wondering if any of you would like to participate in our research project on Asian Indian identity.  We're setting up in-depth interviews with students at USC.  The project is to probe into the modern Asian Indian identity: world citizen, educated, savvy, confident, unpretentious, a good balance between Americanization and Indian traditions.  We will have a face-to-face interview with the participant, asking him/her questions, which usually runs from 45 minutes to 1 hour.  We'll conduct the interviews on campus next week at your convenience.
 We'll appreciate it if you can participate in our research project.  I can be reached via email or phone: 310-670-6800 ext 114. 

To participate in this project or if you have any questions, please email Mr. Jinghuan Liu at jliu@newamericandimensions.com  or by phone 310-670-6800 ext 114

 

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 AROUND THE WORLD 80 MINUTES EXTRAVAGANZA

 

Around the World in 80 Minutes Extravaganza (AW80ME) is a weekly program on Sundays (beginning 10/12) at 5:30 pm in the Parkside Large Classroom. This program is geared toward getting Language Academy students (international students who are at USC to learn English) and USC students to interact in cultural and language exchange. 
 
The two main goals of this program are to 1.) allow Language Academy students to find friends to practice their English with, and 2.) for USC students who are interested in learning another language to find native speakers of that language to learn from.
 
Each week there will be a different culturally themed refreshment as well as a group of phrases to be learned in each language represented. Although Language Academy students come from China, Taiwan, Korean, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, we are inviting every language department at USC to send representatives so that any interested student can learn (almost) any language they are interested in.
 
For questions, please email Ning at azhou@usc.edu . For those who do not know where the Parkside Large Classroom is, there will be signs posted around the Suites and Apartments directing students to the event location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AIS - More Events and Important Information - Oct 15, 2008

Association of Indian Students

DATE: October 15, 2008

 Important Information:

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AIS Garba night pre-event membership drive

Date: 16th October, 2008
Time: 10am-5pm
Venue: Tommy Trojan

Details: We will be having a membership table near Tommy Trojan opposite the Bovard Auditorium where students can become AIS members. This is to make it convenient for students and eliminates the need to stand in long queues on the day of the event and hence get quick entry. AIS membership is 10$ and allows free admission to all of AIS's events in the future (subject to conditions). The membership is valid till the start of the Fall semester. Kindly bring change.

Call for volunteers - AIS Garba night

 

Date: 16 October 2008

Time: 8:30pm

Venue: Waite Phillips Hall, WPH, Room B30

 

Details: AIS is seeking people who are willing to take the lead, get the experience of working in an organization and help the AIS Executive board members in the working of AIS and get knowledge about all the formal activities that one needs to know about how an organization works in different areas. If you have the willingness, time and ability to take this lead, then we are looking for you. We will be inducting senators in the board starting this year. Email us to confirm your presence or arrive their if you are unable to email us beforehand. The entire meeting will take around half an hour of your time.

 

Mailing list - Subscription and Unsubscription

 

We will be updating our website in a few days to include a form which will make it easy for people to either add their email address to the mailing list or remove their subscription. Please keep checking our website at http://www-scf.usc.edu/~india/ for more updates.

 

Upcoming Events:

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UCI ISC - Lean With It, Naach With It

The Indian Sub-Continental Club at UC Irvine Proudly Presents...
The Official UCI Back to School Party!

"Lean with it, Naach with it"
So you think you can dance? Bring your dance moves to the dance floor and get ready to "Lean with it, Naach with it"!

Taking Place at:
KOLLAS NIGHTCLUB
23822 Mercury Road, Lake Forest CA

See the attached flyers for more information.

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AIS  Garba Dance Night

Date: October 17, 2008
Venue: LYON Center
Time: 6.30pm onwards

Garba will be celebrated on 17th October at Lyon Center. There will be DJ/Orchestra at the venue , music will be played at all times so people can dance to its tunes and celebrate the festival of Garba. Also guests can come and celebrate the festival with USC students by paying $10 for food and playing garba. Delicious Indian food will be served at the event. RSVP for the event by goin here: http://ais-garbadancenight-08.eventbrite.com/. RSVP is mandatory for admission. Please be sure to arrive early. Admission will be closed once the maximum capacity of the venue is reached.

For more information visit our website: http://www-scf.usc.edu/~india/index.php
 

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USC Hindu Student Organization
http://www-scf.usc.edu/~hso/index.htm

Event: Weekly Aarthi (no discussion)
Date:  Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Time:  7:15 pm � 8:15 pm
Venue: Fishbowl Chapel, University Religious Center (Located between the University Church & University Health Center)

 

Event: HSO Diwali Banquet
Date:  Sunday, November 2th, 2008
Time: 6pm � 10pm
Venue: Town and Gown (USC campus, between Gate #2 and Tommy Trojan)

FREE for ALL USC Students
Prayers, Dinner and Performances including:
- Hindi Film Dance by Anjaane
- Bhangra by Jachdi Jawani
- Bharata Natyam
- Vocal performance

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VGSA EVENT

 

Back to √1 at Ground Zero

Date: October 18, 2008

Venue: Ground Zero

Time: 7pm-11pm

 

Join us for a fun-filled evening at Ground Zero to celebrate the spirit of Fall. Experience the taste of International dinner and awesome music. Freebies, Games & tons of fun awaits you!

Make it to the select list. RSVP by mailing surbhi@usc.edu! FREE VGSA T-shirt for the first 130 student who arrive

 

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AIDS Walk, October 19th, Sunday

 

Every fall semester, the Undergraduate Student Government hosts the official USC Team for Los Angeles' AIDS Walk. This year's AIDS Walk is this Sunday, October 19th, and if you and/or other members of your student organization are interested in participating, we would love for you to come out and represent your school and your student org!
 
Food and transportation to the event will be provided--for free! All you need to do to participate is email USG's Director of Community Affairs, Kelsey Ford (kford@usc.edu) with the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of the people who plan to join us.
 
This is a great opportunity for you to support a great cause, represent the university and your organization, and meet other enthusiastic Trojans in the process!

 

PS--for more information on AIDS Walk, or to sign up for our team directly, visit this website!

 

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 AIS Diwali Fest
 
Venue: Bovard Auditorium
Date: November 9th, 2008
Time:  7 pm
 
- Remember if you want to perform at this event, please mail either Hanisha hanishapujara@gmail.com or Gaurav  gaurav084@gmail.com .

Other Useful Information:

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MTVu Saw V Blood Drive 

 

Factory 360, an event marketing agency, is having a blood drive at Trousdale Parkway (look for the white truck) to promote the movie SawV, in coordination with The American Red Cross, MTVu and Lions Gate Entertainment. As an added bonus mention you are a member of the Association of Indian Students in order to get free DVD`s, t-shirts and posters. Remember to check out  SawV, in theatres October 24, 2008. We hope to see you there and thanks for your support.   

 

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AIS Newsletter

Association of Indian Students

 

Hi Guys & Gals,

 

Garba is coming up this Friday so gear up for a day of celebration. You can find further details of the event on our website.

http://www-scf.usc.edu/~india/index.php

 

The AIS Diwali show is happening on November 9

Remember if you want to perform at this event, please mail either Hanisha hanishapujara@gmail.com or Gaurav  gaurav084@gmail.com .

 

Anubhavam, the indian music group at USC is looking for new performers.
Talented singers and musicians are welcome to audition for the group. They are
auditioning for the Diwali Show that is coming up. Please email Neha Parikh
at njparikh@usc.edu if you are interested.

 

Also there are many events happening around  so guys please check them out.

 

Thank You.

 

AIS Team

 

Upcoming Events:

AIS  Garba Dance Night

 

AIS Garba Dance Night

Date: October 17, 2008

Venue: LYON Center

Time: 6.30pm onwards

Garba will be celebrated on 17th October at Lyon Center. There will be DJ/Orchestra at the venue , music will be played at all times so people can dance to its tunes and celebrate the festival of Garba. Also guests can come and celebrate the festival with USC students by paying $10 for food and playing garba. Delicious Indian food will be served at the event. RSVP for the event by clicking on the link mentioned at

http://www-scf.usc.edu/~india/index.php.
  

 

AIS Diwali Fest

 

Venue: Bovard Auditorium

Date: November 9^th, 2008

Time:  7 pm

 

- Remember if you want to perform at this event, please mail either Hanisha hanishapujara@gmail.com or Gaurav  gaurav084@gmail.com .

 

 

HSO Diwali Banquet

Date: November 2, 2008

Venue: Town & Gown

Time: 6pm onwards

Hindu Student Organization's Diwali Banquet is a yearly celebration that happens at USC. The program will commence with a puja followed by prayers. As per tradition, this will be followed by incorporating music and dance performances by USC students into the program. These programs will be followed by an Indian dinner buffet, and end with DJ dancing!

 

VGSA EVENT

Back to v1 at Ground Zero

Date: October 18, 2008

Venue: Ground Zero

Time: 7pm-11pm

Join us for a fun-filled evening at Ground Zero to celebrate the spirit of Fall. Experience the taste of International dinner and awesome music. Freebies, Games & tons of fun awaits you!

Make it to the select list. RSVP by mailing surbhi@usc.edu! FREE VGSA T-shirt for the first 130 student who arrive

 

 

 

 

 

PANDIT HARIPRASAD CHAURASIA'S MAGICAL FLUTES
At the Skirball Cultural Center
Thursday, October 23, 8:00 p.m.
$35 General; $30 Skirball Members; $25 Full-Time Students
Advance tickets: Available on site, online at www.skirball.org, or by phone at (877) SCC-4TIX or (877) 722-4849

On tour in celebration of his seventieth birthday, Indian living legend Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia leads fellow bansuri (flute) virtuosos Rakesh Chaurasia and Rupak Kulkarni, Pandit Subhankar Banerjee on tabla, and Pandit Bhavani Shankar on the pakhawaj (drum) in a mesmerizing performance of Indian classical music, steeped in India's mystical traditions. As a world-renowned virtuoso of the bansuri, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia is known for his outstanding contributions to the popularization of Indian classical music abroad. His consummate artistry has distinguished him as a master of the bansuri and a legend in his own time. He has delighted audiences around the world with his versatility and inimitable style.

 

 

INDIAN OCEAN

 

Dear All,
I hope you know that "Indian Ocean" is coming to Los Angeles on 12 Oct., Sunday. The event is organized by Association for India's Development (AID). All proceed would go to grass root devlopment projects in India. Please visit us at: www.aidindia.org. Tickets are available online at Sulekha.com or contact us as below.
 
We hope to see you all there. Thank you for your support for a great cause.

 

 

Other Informations:

 

AROUND THE WORLD 80 MINUTES EXTRAVAGANZA

 

Around the World in 80 Minutes Extravaganza (AW80ME) is a weekly program on Sundays (beginning 10/12) at 5:30 pm in the Parkside Large Classroom. This program is geared toward getting Language Academy students (international students who are at USC to learn English) and USC students to interact in cultural and language exchange.
 
The two main goals of this program are to 1.) allow Language Academy students to find friends to practice their English with, and 2.) for USC students who are interested in learning another language to find native speakers of that language to learn from.
 
Each week there will be a different culturally themed refreshment as well as a group of phrases to be learned in each language represented. Although Language Academy students come from China, Taiwan, Korean, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, we are inviting every language department at USC to send representatives so that any interested student can learn (almost) any language they are interested in.
 
For questions, please email Ning at azhou@usc.edu . For those who do not know where the Parkside Large Classroom is, there will be signs posted around the Suites and Apartments directing students to the event location.

 

 

 

RESEARCH WORK

 

Hi,
I am a reporter with the LA Times and am working on a story about the use of biodata in South Asian marriages. From my research and speaking with friends, I understand it is a mix of resume, personal ad and lineage that can spark a meeting between potential spouses. I also understand that often it is driven by the parents.
I would love to speak with some of your members who may have had experience with biodata or even just have opinions about it. How do young South Asians feel about it? Do they feel it is an archaic method or a good way to meet people?

Thanks,
Raja Abdulrahim
Staff Writer

If you would like to reply to the above email then email the Writer directly at raja.abdulrahim@latimes.com with your thoughts

 

 

 

 

 

AIS Newsletter

We apologize for the earlier one it had a slight mistake

Association of Indian Students

 

Hi Guys & Gals,

 

The days come closer to the major events of AIS this semester namely the AIS Garba and Diwali Show which falls on 17^th Oct and 9^th Nov respectively.

 

If you are looking out to perform for the AIS diwali show, then please mail either Hanisha hanishapujara@gmail.com or Gaurav gaurav084@gmail.com  .  Performing at the Bovard Auditorium is a dream come true opportunity for any person who want to showcase their talents. So, please make use of it.

 

 

Thank You.

 

AIS Team

 

Upcoming Events:

AIS  Garba Dance Night

 

Venue: Lyon Center

Date: October 17^th, 2008     

Time:  6:30 pm

Note: More details will be provided later

  

 

AIS Diwali Fest

 

Venue: Bovard Auditorium

Date: November 9^th, 2008

Time:  7 pm

 

- Remember if you want to perform at this event, please mail either Hanisha hanishapujara@gmail.com or Gaurav  gaurav084@gmail.com .

 

 

 

AIS Newsletter

Association of Indian Students

 

Hi Guys & Gals,

 

The days come closer to the major events of AIS this semester namely the AIS Garba and Diwali Show which falls on 17^th Oct and 9^th Nov respectively.

 

If you are looking out to perform for the AIS diwali show, then please mail either Hanisha hanishapujara@gmail.com or Gaurav gaurav084@gmail.com  .  Performing at the Bovard Auditorium is a dream come true opportunity for any person who wants to showcase their talents. So, please make use of it.

 

 

Thank You.

 

AIS Team

 

Upcoming Events:

AIS  Garba Dance Night

 

Venue: Lyon Center

Date: October 19^th, 2008   

Time:  6:30 pm

Note: More details will be provided later

  

 

AIS Diwali Fest

 

Venue: Bovard Auditorium

Date: November 9^th, 2008

Time:  7 pm

 

- Remember if you want to perform at this event, please mail either Hanisha hanishapujara@gmail.com or Gaurav  gaurav084@gmail.com .