Indian American Student Association (University of Michigan) records, 1983-2006

Summary

Creator:

Indian American Student Association (University of Michigan)

Abstract:

The Indian American Student Association (IASA) of the University of Michigan serves to promote various aspects of Indian culture and heritage through an assortment of events that raise political, social, and cultural awareness. Administrative records, publicity items, event flyers, newspaper clipping, as well as audiovisual recordings of events.

Extent:

0.25 linear feet
7.37 GB (online)

Language:

English.

Call Number:

2016041 Bimu

Authors:

Finding aid created by Ben Bond, in April, 2016

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection consists of the IASA constitution, board member listings, flyers, annual event programs, clippings from the Michigan Daily, a sound recording of music from and a video recording of the 1998 culture show interspersed with skits from members of the IASA.

Biographical / Historical:

Founded in 1983 by Sam Shekar, the Indian American Student Association (IASA) of the University of Michigan serves to promote various aspects of Indian culture and heritage through an assortment of events that raise political, social, and cultural awareness, as well as fulfill goals aimed at community building, service, and professional development. IASA strives to build a network of South Asian students as well as develop connections within the broader campus community. One of the many events that IASA created is the South Asian Awareness Network (SAAN), a forum that brings hundreds of students together to examine political, social and cultural issues affecting South Asians. In 1997 IASA established the Gandhi Day of Service, an event credited with mobilizing over 250 University students and allowing them to participate in community service activities throughout Southeast Michigan in the name of peace and unity. This day is now a national day of community service observed in over 35 states. One of the most anticipated and highly regarded IASA events is the annual charity Cultural Show. The show aims to preserve Indian culture through a fusion of dance, music, theatre, and art, while actively giving back to the community, culminating in the largest student-run production in North America.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Indian American Student Association (donor no. 9828 ), in December, 2006.

Processing information:

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Accruals:

Periodic additions to the records expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Related

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Related Materials

The Bentley Historical Library holds the South Asian Awareness Network (SAAN) publication from years 2005 through 2008.

Subjects

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Subjects:

East Indian students -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Concerts -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Festivals -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor.
Music -- South Asia.

Formats:

Digital file formats.
Sound recordings.
Video recordings.

Names:

University of Michigan. Indian American Student Association.
University of Michigan -- Student life and customs.