Indian Graduate Students Association - UW Madison

Since 1996, the Indian Graduate Students Association at UW-Madison has been supporting Indian students new to Madison by promoting cultural events.

The Indian Graduate Students Association (IGSA) was established in 1996 by a group of graduate students from India at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the aim of bringing Indian culture to the UW-Madison campus. We are a voluntary non-profit organization registered with the student organization office at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In the span of twenty years we have grown into an

organization with over 1500 members. Our members belong to different backgrounds and age groups. Membership to our organization is open to all. Nature of Activities

Music and dance concerts: We invite renowned artists and performers belonging to different schools and genre of Indian classical music and dance to perform at UW-Madison. Most of the artists we invite are recipients of several national and international awards. These artists could be instrumentalists or vocalists belonging to either of the two main schools of Indian music, Hindustani and carnatic. Through these high quality music and dance concerts, we hope to demonstrate the richness and diversity of Indian culture. Such experiences help enhance the cross-cultural diversity on campus. The concerts are held primarily in the premier auditoriums on campus. Outdoor trips: We organize a Fall Colors camping trip at the peak of the renowned fall color activity in the north woods of Wisconsin. The popularity of this event is shown by the rising numbers every year. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to be a part of a truly Wisconsin experience. We also organize ski trips to ski resorts close to Madison and white-water rafting trips to north Wisconsin. Social & cultural events: We organize various events like table tennis tournaments, trivia quizzes and other literary events. We also organize cultural events which provide an opportunity for students to showcase their talents. Through these events we aim to present the rich Indian history and ethnic diversity. These events also provide an opportunity to the UW community to witness traditional costumes, and savor authentic Indian cuisine. Voluntary service to new students: We provide voluntary help to the Indian students new to the Madison campus, to settle down and get acclimatized to UW lifestyle. We help students with temporary accommodation, and conduct several orientation programs for their benefit.

03/14/2026

Whether you pick the blue or the red pill, we’ll make sure you escape the rabbit hole and have fun! Come join us this Sunday for Spring Carnival at Varsity Hall. Make sure to check out the theme and dress accordingly! ♠️♣️♦️♥️

03/04/2026

Get ready for one of the most exciting events of the season! 🎡🌸
IGSA’s Spring Carnival is coming soon with games, food, music, and lots of fun waiting for you.

Mark your calendars and come celebrate spring with us!

👀 Stay tuned for more information.

02/07/2026

Main characters energy only, because whatever we do, we do it dramatic ………meet the team!!!!!

Now recruiting; come be part of the drama (link in story and description)

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11/16/2025

What a night! From amazing performances to the awesome energy from everyone who came out, IGSA Diwali Night was full of lights, laughter, and good vibes, Huge thanks to all our performers for bringing the stage to life and to everyone who celebrated with us!

11/02/2025

🌟 Get ready to be dazzled! 🌟
Our incredible performers are all set to bring the stage alive with music, rhythm, and Desi energy! 💃🎶
From soulful melodies to high-energy dance numbers — this lineup has it all!
Stay tuned as we introduce our talented performers for the night! ✨🎤🕺

10/20/2025

💥 Fire up your festive spirit! Diwali Night 2025 is here! 💥
Happy Diwali everyone! Get ready for an evening packed with colorful performances, mouthwatering food, and endless good vibes. 🎆💃🍛

✨ Music that moves you.
✨ Lights that lift you.
✨ Food that fills your soul.

📅 Nov 2 | 6–9 PM
📍 Shannon Hall, Memorial Union
🎟️ Free entry for all UW members. Food till it lasts!

Bring your friends, wear your brightest fits, and let’s make this Diwali unforgettable! 💜

10/15/2025

Lights. Laughter. Culture. Get ready, Diwali Night is coming! 🌟🪔

10/11/2025

Meet the Faces Behind IGSA!✨
We’re excited to introduce the 2025 Board Members of the Indian Graduate Student Association — the brains, the vibes, and the energy behind all things IGSA! From planning epic events to making you feel at home, we’re here to bring the community together 💃🕺📚
Stay tuned… we’ve got big things coming! 😉

09/15/2025

✨💃 Get ready, Madison! 🕺✨
IGSA x Kallpa House are bringing Bollywood Night to The Cardinal 🎶🔥
🎧 Beats by DJ S^Cube
💃 Special dance performances (Bollywood + surprise acts 👀)
🪩 Fun, vibrant cultural safe space for all!
Mark your calendars & spread the word—let’s make this the start of a semester tradition 🌟
📅 September 28
📍 The Cardinal Bar

08/28/2025

Gear up, Badgers!
The *IGSA Fall Kick-Off* is here to set the vibe for the new semester!

📅 *12th September, 2025*
🕖 *7:00 PM – 9:30 PM*
📍 *Varsity Hall III, Union South*

🎲 Games, 🎂 cake, 🪩 dance floor??!! we’ve got it all!
Best part? It’s *FREE* for all students & faculty. Just *bring your WISCARD* and your best energy!

Come for the fun, stay for the friendships and maybe then officially be a part of our team!🧡
Let’s make memories that last years (and beyond)!

04/18/2025

Get ready for games, prizes, dancing, live music, and FREE food! 🥳 Dress up as your favourite Indian movie main character💃🏿. Beat your friends at classic carnival games and win gift baskets and gift cards for local Indian food/grocery. Sing 🎶 goodbye to the Spring semester with a live music performance by Saaz and stay later for an open dance floor. Free dinner will be provided till supplies last, so come early to secure your dinner ticket!

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