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Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS)
Recent News
CSAS Lecture Takes a Deeper Look at Masculinity in Punjab
"In Indian Punjab, a culture dominated almost entirely by men, learning to become a man is a process fraught with violence, " says Harjant Gill, anthropology professor from Towson University and CSAS guest lecturer in October.
Zainab Hakim Joins CSAS as New Academic Program Specialist
CSAS welcomed Zainab Hakim as the new Academic Program Specialist in October.
The Center for South Asian Studies at the University of Michigan is a national leader in promoting a deeper understanding of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. The center offers a range of area-related courses taught by outstanding faculty, a scholarly lecture series, conferences, study abroad fellowships, student colloquiums and opportunities to volunteer, sponsor and cosponsor a variety of events. CSAS is also a US Department of Education designated National Resource Center, funded to develop area studies education for this region of the world.