Center for South Asia at UW-Madison

08/23/2026

This summer, I took part in an 8-week Sanskrit language immersion program through Sasli. The hardest part of learning Sanskrit was not memorizing charts of noun declensions, which I oddly ended up looking forward to, but picking up the skill of language learning itself.

07/27/2026

🌍 Language learning doesn’t end when class does.
Join Dr. Adeola Agoke to explore practical tools and strategies for maintaining and growing your language skills beyond the classroom.
📅 Tuesday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m. CDT
Register at go.wisc.edu/wisli-workshop!

07/14/2026

🌎 How do language and area studies shape real-world decisions?
Join WISLI for a keynote with Dr. Eric A. Miller on the role of global understanding in U.S. national security.
📅 Thursday, July 23 at 2:00 p.m. CDT
Register at go.wisc.edu/wisli-keynote

07/13/2026

06/14/2026

Please join us for a talk on "Origins and Development of Indus Writing Seals," with SASLI Director, Prof. Mark Kenoyer. This talk will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 2pm CST and is Zoom-only. Attendees may register here:
https://go.wisc.edu/1760s8

06/11/2026

The University of Michigan is accepting applications for a Hindi Lecturer. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled:

Apply Now How to ApplyIn addition to applying on careers.umich.edu, interested applicants must apply by completing the application located at https://apply.interfolio.com/187108.  You will be required to upload a letter of application, a statement of teaching philosophy, a current CV, and the names...

06/09/2026

Please join us for SABA's Global Reads Webinar on June 26th at 10am CST!

This year's event will feature a conversation with Illustrator Sandhya Prabhat. Register for this online event here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-asia-book-award-presents-global-reads-webinar-tickets-1989666038682?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Attendees will be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a copy of The Spice Box.

05/14/2026

CSA faculty member Aparna Dharwadker will participate on a webinar panel titled “Language, Culture, and Media: South Asian Perspectives.” This panel is organized by the South Asia Institute at Harvard and will be held on May 15th, 8-9am CT.

Register online for the webinar here: https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1GT8FGfsRWqiq8o5dr5W8A #/registration

05/01/2026

CFP for Law & Society in South Asia has been extended to May 18, 2026! Submit your 300-500 word abstract (along with author names(s), institutional affiliation(s), and contact info) to [email protected]. Panel/roundtable suggestions are welcome!

04/29/2026

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