South Asian Studies Institute
(Article from UFV Today) UFV’s Alumni Association will continue to be served by a dedicated leader, as Nav Bains takes the torch from Nik Venema as association chair. Bains (BBA ’13), a marketing specialist for G&F Financial Group, ascends to the chair after serving as vice-chair. “Under the leadership of Nik for the past two … Read more
(Article taken from UFV Today) UFV president Jackie Hogan visited the Chandigarh campus recently, taking in the annual awards ceremony along with opportunities to meet with current and prospective UFV India students. Hogan was accompanied by former UFV president Mark Evered; Peter Geller, vice-provost and associate VP academic; and Alumni Association chair Nav Bains. The … Read more
The South Asian Studies Institute began the new fall 2017 year with good dance, food and conversations by welcoming UFV admin, faculty, staff and students. The Open House allowed the entire UFV community to meet and greet with SASI staff and students and to learn about the new South Asia focus. The Open House also … Read more
The South Asian Studies Institute held a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funded workshop on August 24th and 25th. The workshop brought together scholars, community historians, librarians, archivists, curators, digital humanities experts and students to develop a South Asian Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA) and a network of South Asian Canadian Studies. The workshop was the … Read more
Dr. Jon Thomas has been named the new BC Regional Innovation Chair in Canada-India Partnership Development at UFV. Working out of UFV’s South Asian Studies Institute, Thomas brings a wealth of international research experience to the position, which he plans on leveraging while fostering innovation and economic development throughout the Fraser Valley. “Success in this position … Read more
(From Dan Kinving, Cascades Athletics) Cascades wrestling coach Arjan Bhullar pictured below giving instructions to UFV’s U SPORTS gold medalist Brad Hildenbrandt, made his UFC debut on Sept. 9. One of the most exciting developments for the UFV athletic department this summer was Cascades wrestling coach Arjan Bhullar earning a contract with the Ultimate Fighting … Read more
Satwinder Bains appointed Principal of UFV India by Anne Russell on August 28, 2017 Satwinder Bains has been appointed to the position of Principal, UFV India, effective September 1, 2017. Bains will provide oversight of UFV India academic operations and leadership for the faculty and academic staff team at the UFV campus in Chandigarh. She will work collaboratively … Read more
The South Asian Studies Institute is looking for youth artists for the next exhibit at the Sikh Heritage Museum and National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple. The exhibit, titled Desis in the Diaspora Canadian contemporary artists to submit photographic work which reflects upon Canadians of South Asian heritage – now and in the past. Each submitted project … Read more
On June 21st, 2017, the SASI hosted guests from the Shastri Indo Canadian Institute. Prachi Kaul discussed the opportunities available to collaborate and associate with Indian academics and Institutions through various programs governing grants/awards/fellowships by the Shastri Institute’s India Office. The presentation was attended by UFV Admin, Faculty and SASI Faculty Associates. During this session, visiting … Read more
This summer has been busy at the South Asian Studies Institute with a number of scholars, staff and students working on different projects. Read below about some of these people and their projects: Ishpreet Singh Anand Ishpreet Singh Anand is a business graduate from the UFV Chandigarh campus … Read more