The South Asia Society (SAS) is a student organization dedicated to promoting cultural unity, social interaction, and political awareness relating to the South Asian community at Penn. Penn has always fostered a thriving and enterprising South Asian community, which has the opportunity to reach out to Penn students and faculty. Specifically SAS's goals are to increase awareness and educate the Penn community of the various cultures and heritages represented in the South Asian subcontinent. SAS also strives to create an environment in which the greater Penn community may explore and experience this South Asian Culture. SAS promotes social interaction among South Asians and those interested in the culture, in addition to helping those from abroad adjust to life at Penn. Alongside these goals, SAS works to increase awareness and mobilize students about political issues pertaining to the South Asian community. SAS serves as an outlet for all students to voice their opinions.
NSO Freshman Sundae Social
Thu 9/9/2010 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Griski Room (3rd floor of Houston Hall)
Come out to the Freshman Sundae Social to meet new people and make your own ice cream sundaes! This informal meet-and-greet is a great opportunity to get to know other new members to SAS, as well as members of the SAS board. After the Sundae Social, come on downstairs to the Mini-Cultural Show, a showcase of the performing arts groups of Penn's South Asia Society! This event is open to all freshmen and transfer students.
SAS Mini Cultural Show
Thu 9/9/2010 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Bodek Lounge
The annual Mini-Cultural Show is a great way to start off the new school year! It gives a chance for upperclassmen to reunite after a long summer apart, and also gives freshmen a chance to see what SAS and the South Asian community at Penn have to offer. This show features performances from all of the South Asian performing arts groups on campus, as well as booths that showcase the cultural, political, and religious groups affiliated with South Asia, so new students can decide which organizations they'd like to be a part of. In addition to serving South Asian food, this event offers everything you need to learn more about the South Asian culture at Penn.
Fall General Body Meeting
Tue 9/14/2010 - 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Golkin Room, Houston Hall
Come find out what SAS has planned for the fall semester, and raise any concerns you might have. This is your opportunity to make your voices heard and to get what you want from your SAS membership.
SAS Back to School Party
Thu 9/16/2010 - 10:00pm to 2:00am
Sakeya Lounge - 1420 Locust
Freshman Liaison Applications Available
Fri 9/17/2010 - 12:00am to 1:00am
Membership is $15 and can be paid online, by cash, or by check. To find out more about the benefits of being a member and to pay online, click HERE.
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