Rutgers PSA and AIR Present Salaam Namaste- Featuring Thaakat!

In 2011, for the first time ever, two of Rutgers’ South Asian organizations came together to bring you one of the most entertaining and informative events of the semester.

April 8th 2012 (TODAY), they are doing it again.

PSA and AIR would like to invite you to Salaam Namaste – Conference and Banquet.

The CONFERENCE

REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE HERE:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGVWb3lIU1BNLUVHOTVfZW9Hbm1yMEE6MQ

This year’s theme is “Being South Asian in America”, with all workshops and speakers focused on addressing topics and issues that you face as a South Asian in the US.

At the day-long conference, from 1 pm to 5 pm, workshop speakers will discuss topics ranging from culture and politics to community service. Learn how to make your dreams come true by starting your own business or even a non-profit organization, or learn more about a future career in the medical field as a South Asian!

Conference Workshops led by:

RU Swara – Rutger’s only classical music performing arts team

Amit Shah – Founder of AATMA Performing Arts

Shahid Mahmood – Former Cricketer on Pakistan Cricket Team

Dr. Renuka Verma – Program Director of Pediatric Residency Program

Uzma Ali – Founder of Thaakat Foundation

Professor Farah Jan

Professor Debotri Dhar

The conference will kickoff with KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Dr. Indrani Chatterjee

An associate professor at Rutgers University, Dr. Chatterjee’s research focuses on the study of early and modern South Asia. She will reflect on her own experiences as a professor as well as the knowledge she has gained through her professional career. (http://womens-studies.rutgers.edu/for-faculty/221-indrani-chatterjee)

PLUS!!

There will also be a Bazaar, featuring vendors selling everything from clothing to jewelry, all in one place, as well as prizes and giveaways all day long!

Music provided by INDecent Entertainment.

WE PROMISE YOU A GREAT NIGHT IF YOU ENJOY GOOD FOOD, GREAT MUSIC, AND COMEDY.

Dress code for banquet is FORMAL ATTIRE

The conference is free, the banquet is $5, and all proceeds will be donated to Thaakat Foundation.

 

Who Says We Should Be Divided? RU AIR and RU PSA Unite to Present: SALAAM NAMASTE

Time: TOMORROW at 11am – Sunday at 12am

Location: Rutgers University – Busch Campus, Rutgers Nicholas Music Center

Pakistani Students Associations (PSA) & Association of Indian Students at Rutgers (AIR) presents the first ever south Asian conference and concert!

SALAAM NAMASTE

WEBSITE: rusalaamnamaste.com (You can register there)

The main goal has been to bridge the gap between the common misconceptions and misunderstanding that have developed between the two countries in the past 50 years. These students hope to bridge that gap and create a unified alliance that spreads all around the world; a message that promotes mutual respect through common roots.

Using all of the great features the cultures have to offer, they are aiming to encourage pride and encouragement in young South Asians.  Being from a region with such cultural and religious diversity, the conference hopes to highlight some of these very items that make us so colorful. From sports, to music to understanding why it is so important for us to help progress those back home- the conference will be providing an exciting facet to our countries.

The event will moonlight Penn Masala and several dance performances by Rutgers very own student organizations.

PS. THAAKAT FOUNDATION will be holding a non profit workshop at 12:15 pm and 2 pm tomorrow during the conference session, please do join us.

PPS. All proceeds from the event will be donated to THAAKAT FOUNDATION’s global project in Pendakwali, India where we are working in partnership with Project Greenlight to provide light to a village with zero electricity. Please visit our global projects tab to learn more about our efforts in this hopeful village.

Visit the Facebook Event Here