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<p class="MsoNormal">I’m passing along info on this outstanding virtual conference from our council member, George Vargis.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It is on Indian Society & Culture, and sponsored by Reinhardt University and the Columbia University South Asia Institute.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#26282A">Good day. Greetings from the International Studies Consortium of Georgia. Ref. subject and the attached draft program/agenda along with the bios of consultants.
You and your colleagues are invited to join a Virtual Conference on Towards a Better Understanding of Indian Society and Culture, Friday, November 19, 2021, 8:30 a. m. - 4:00 p. m. - Eastern Time. <b><u>This conference is jointly sponsored by Columbia University
South Asia Institute, Reinhardt University (RU) the International Studies Consortium of Georgia</u></b>. <b> </b></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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anthropology, sociology, economics, education. Upon completion of registration and 24-48 hours in advance of November 19, 2021, you will receive a zoom link.</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">There is no cost for you to or your school to attend the program. RU will cover the cost of registration fee including professional services
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<u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">All the presenters have accepted our invitation to serve as program consultants.</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">The main <u>objective</u> of the conference is to provide teaching and learning and unique insights to an interdisciplinary group of faculty members
so that they can: a) get cutting-edge information; b) integrate historical, social, political, economic, cultural, literary and contemporary aspects into the general education and other courses; and c) assist students to overcome stereotypical images and help
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">To be specific, individuals who will serve as experts to the conference will explore key issues and emerging trends. It is expected that our
consultants, based on their living, working, research, teaching and other experiences in India will also provide authentic and up-to-date information on the topics listed in the program and material content on teaching styles. Participants will be able to
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A">Raj</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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