The Center for South Asian Studies (CSAS) is a member of the University of Michigan's International Institute CSAS is also a U.S.
CSAS is a national leader in promoting a deeper understanding of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, 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. Department of Education des
05/06/2026
Courses for SASLI 2026 are now confirmed!
We’re excited to welcome you this summer as you begin (or continue) your language learning journey.
Limited seats remain in select courses—apply now: go.wisc.edu/wisli-apply
04/22/2026
For all Michigan Pre-Service and In-Service teachers, the 2026 Graphic Novel Teacher Workshop has been rescheduled to June 30, 2026.
📆 Date: June 30, 2026 (9am - 5:30pm)
📍 Location: Weiser Hall 1010, 500 Church St Ann Arbor, MI 48109
☎️ Contact: [email protected]
A workshop for teachers on teaching graphic novels about different regions of the world. Open to K-12 In-Service & Pre-Service Teachers in Michigan.
The workshop will cover:
- History of comics in the United States and the World
- Intro to Comics Studies and using comics in the classroom
- Conversations with scholars and creators
- Teaching guide and other resources for comics at Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and around the country
Benefits for Participants:
Michigan K-12 teachers will receive SCECH hours. Upon completing the program, participants will receive graphic novel books and teaching resources for their usage.
This workshop is organized by the University of Michigan's University of Michigan Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Center for South Asian Studies at U-M, the East Asia National Resource Center (Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies, University of Michigan, University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies, and the U-M Nam Center for Korean Studies) and the Asian Studies Center at Michigan State University.
For any questions, please contact Jonathan Valdez at [email protected].
04/20/2026
Meet the 2026 Summer in South Asia Fellows and learn about their exciting plans this summer! https://myumi.ch/D8dmy
04/16/2026
Tomorrow, April 17 🗓️ | CSAS Annual Thomas R. Trautmann Honorary Lecture 2026 | Join us at 4:00 pm for the lecture, "India's War on the Mughal Empire" by Richard M. Eaton.
Attend in-person at Forum Hall, Palmer Commons or attend via Zoom: https://myumi.ch/Qw4dD.
04/09/2026
CSAS Annual Thomas R. Trautmann Honorary Lecture 2026 on Friday, April 17! 🗓️ Join us at 4:00 pm for the lecture, "India's War on the Mughal Empire" by Richard M. Eaton.
Attend in-person at Forum Hall, Palmer Commons or attend via Zoom: https://myumi.ch/Qw4dD.
04/06/2026
CSAS Lecture Today!🗓️ Join us at 5:00 pm for the lecture, "Misinformation on WhatsApp: Insights From a Large Data Donation Program in India" by Kiran Garimella.
Attend in-person at Weiser 555 or attend via Zoom: https://myumi.ch/5k8V1.
04/01/2026
Join us on Monday, April 6, 5:00 pm🗓️ for the CSAS lecture, "Misinformation on WhatsApp: Insights From a Large Data Donation Program in India" by Kiran Garimella.
Attend in-person at Weiser 555 or attend via Zoom: https://myumi.ch/5k8V1.
03/23/2026
Join us this Friday, March 27, 4:00 pm🗓️ for the CSAS lecture, "Ghosts of Scandals Past: Inter-Caste Relationships and the Question of the Village in Himalayan India" by Radhika Govindrajan. Attend in-person at Tisch 1014 or attend via Zoom: https://myumi.ch/W64N7.
03/18/2026
Read about CSAS’s impactful work and 2025 highlights in our Spring newsletter: https://myumi.ch/4mZjr. Support what you 💛 about CSAS by making a gift today on Giving Blueday: https://myumi.ch/4mMRm.
03/18/2026
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Support what you 💛 about CSAS, and please consider making a gift at https://myumi.ch/4mMRm