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PAST EVENTS
Parichay'18
On August 14, 2018, Team ISA 2018-19 welcomed the incoming students for the ISA Graduate Orientation, Parichay 2018. Attended by over 241 students, the event kicked off with an ice-breaker event, the Scavenger Hunt. There were over 29 teams of 4 students each, who were teamed up at random. With a map of UC campus, clues and volunteers stationed at all the 'secret' locations, the students successfully solved the puzzles and rushed to the venue within an hour. The prizes for the winners were sponsored by UC Bookstores.
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The orientation started with the two national anthems (Indian & American). GSGA Campus Ambassador Vamsi Krishna Kore and former GSGA President Arunkumar Muthusamy introduced the students to Graduate Student Governance Association, life at UC, clubs, etc. Our guest speakers Akash Bhat, Harsh Shah, Rishi S Mishra, Karan Patil, Sai Nikhil and Sid Thatham, took the time out of their busy schedule to speak to the new students on career, courses and campus life. The event was concluded by Peyton Wu, ISA co-advisor, followed by refreshments and guided campus tour.
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Ganeshotsav'18
On Sept 13, 2018, Team ISA hosted a 5-day celebration of Ganeshotsav, which included Aavahan and Pratishthapan, daily morning + evening Aarti and Visarjan on last day. The puja was performed by pujaris John McCane and Salaphaty Rao Marrao. Prasad was made and served by the host and ISA president Smriti Jha, Anupreet Gupta and volunteers.
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Utsav'18
On October 21, 2018, Team ISA organized and hosted Utsav'18, a multicultural celebration of Diwali, Dussehra, and Eid. Over 600 students, faculty and alumni gathered and celebrated at TUC Great Hall from 4:30 - 10:00 PM. Guests enjoyed cultural performances (music, dance, instrumental music etc.) by students, a traditional banquet meal, followed by an open dance floor fired up by DJ Mavi and crew.
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Umang'19
On March 4, 2019, Team ISA organized and hosted Umang'19, a celebration of Indian Spring harvest festivals, in collaboration with Ethnic , as a part of the WorldFest at UC. Over 400 students, faculty and alumni gathered and celebrated at TUC Great Hall from 4:30 - 10:00 PM. Guests participated in karaoke, arranged by DJ Mavi and crew, while Indian chaat/street food was provided as appetizers. Students also participated in cultural performances (music, dance, instrumental music etc.). This was followed by a traditional banquet meal, and eventually an open dance floor fired up by the DJ.
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