Articles tagged: South Asian Society

News Commentary

Rangila 30 builds on three decades of South Asian community, growth, and vision

When students today think of Rangila, bright costumes, twinkling lights, and rowdy cheers from the audience of Gaston Hall may come to mind. However, 30 years ago, for the show’s... Read more

By and November 22, 2024

Halftime Sports

Even at 4 a.m., Georgetown South Asians find a home in cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup kicked off this October in India, drawing millions of fans to watch another competition between the world’s cricket powerhouses.  Despite being... Read more

By November 17, 2023

News

Gaps in South Asia curriculum elicit student petition

Students petitioned the university to hire more South Asian professors and offer more courses related to South Asia and its languages.

By April 15, 2022

News

Petition calling for South Asian Society reform spurs change, donations for COVID-19 crisis in India

A petition by Georgetown Students 4 South Asia calling for internal reform of the South Asian Society has amassed over 100 signatures.

By May 24, 2021

Performance

Penn Masala and Student Groups Light Up the Stage at Gaston Hall

The South Asian student organizations of Georgetown, George Washington University, and American University hosted Penn Masala and various South Asian student dance groups at Gaston Hall in front of a... Read more

By February 27, 2020

News

Acclaimed Indian dancer speaks about LGBT issues

Mesma Belsaré, an acclaimed Indian singer, dancer, artist, and transgender LGBTQ+ activist, spoke with Georgetown students about her creative process on Oct. 10. The event was co-sponsored by the LGBTQ... Read more

By October 22, 2019

News

Hasan Minhaj Discusses Diversity, Career in Gaston Hall

Hasan Minhaj fielded questions about his comedy, political commentary, and his Indian, Muslim, and immigrant background in a panel discussion before a sold out Gaston Hall on March 28.  Minhaj... Read more

By April 9, 2019

Features

Where to draw the line: Cultural groups on campus create an atmosphere of exclusion

On a campus commended for attracting students from all corners of the world, it comes as no surprise that Georgetown sustains an assortment of cultural clubs.  At the beginning of... Read more

By October 9, 2014