South Asian Society (SAS)

Previous/other names: N/A

Prominent date(s) of activity: 1997 - ?

History: The South Asian Society was organized to foster a sense of unity among students from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Group activities celebrate and raise awareness about these various South Asian cultures.

Activities: The group held movie nights, produced a radio program called "Mehfil", and sponsored two annual cultural events: South Asia Night, and Bhangra Night.

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Source(s):

• The Brunswickan, vol. 136, no 17, 2003, p. 10.
• Up the Hill, 2003, p. 25.

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