Reconfiguration and Revival: Newar Buddhist Traditions in the Kathmandu Valley (and Beyond)
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Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 04:00pm, ET
Professor Todd Lewis will discuss Newar Buddhist traditions in the Kathmandu Valley
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Crossroads Summer Program
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Fri, Aug 11, 2017 - Mon, Aug 14, 2017, ET
The Crossroads Summer Program is a fully-funded introduction to Harvard and American university culture for students from the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and Africa, who are the first in their families to attend college and may also be facing challenging financial and social circumstances. Leading Harvard faculty will teach an intensive, multidisciplinary four-day curriculum in Dubai, for up to 60 accomplished, motivated youth.
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Sat, Aug 19, 2017 at 09:00am, ET —
Sun, Aug 20, 2017 at 06:00pm, ET
COST $125
This is a forum for faculty, administrators, and leadership from universities across South Asia, the Middle East, and neighboring regions (Central Asia and East Asia) to explore ways in which universities may develop a liberal arts education program for undergraduate students, while fostering such objectives as sustainable development; social inclusion and peace; and cooperation across national boundaries among individuals, institutions, and governments. These goals are essential to addressing shared global challenges and to realizing opportunities to advance human well-being. Universities, as institutions that prepare future leadership of societies, have a unique role to play in the achievement of these goals, educating students as global citizens who can understand, value, and contribute to the common good.
More InfoArtist Talk: Rabindra Shrestha
Arts Seminar Rabindra Shrestha, Visiting Artist, SAI Arts Program Chair: Jinah Kim, Gardner Cowles Associate Professor of History of Art and Architecture, Harvard University Rabindra Shrestha is a Nepalese visual artist. Installation, detail pen and ink drawing, painting, traditional painting (Paubha), illustration, cartoon, and ceramic art are the different mediums of his visuals expressions. Most of his art […]
More InfoDebrief Nepal: Reflections on a Rapid Scenario Planning Exercise on Earthquake Preparedness
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Fri, Feb 10, 2017 from 05:30pm — 07:00pm, ET
Special Event Jerold Kayden, Frank Backus Williams Professor of Urban Planning and Design, Harvard Graduate School of Design Sarita Maskey, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Nepal Government Shriju Pradhan, Deputy Director, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Government of Nepal David Sanderson, Judith Nielsen Chair, University of New South Wales Anshu Sharma, Co-founder and Chief Mentor, SEEDS Although […]
More InfoDebrief Nepal: Reflections on an In-Country Rapid Planning Exercise on Earthquake Preparedness
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Mon, Feb 13, 2017 from 05:00pm — 06:30pm, ET
Special Event Jerold Kayden, Frank Backus Williams Professor of Urban Planning and Design, Harvard Graduate School of Design Sarita Maskey, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Nepal Government Shriju Pradhan, Deputy Director, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Government of Nepal David Sanderson, Judith Nielsen Chair, University of New South Wales Anshu Sharma, Co-founder and Chief Mentor, SEEDS Although […]
More InfoSummer Grant Opportunities Open House
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Thu, Jan 26, 2017 from 04:00pm — 05:30pm, ET
Come hear about SAI Summer Funding opportunities, including research and internship grants, and ask any last minute questions about the application process. Deadline to apply: February 15, 2017
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Fri, Sep 16, 2016 from 09:00am — 06:00pm, ET
Cosponsored Event Over a year after Nepal’s earthquake, this conference brings together practitioners, policy-makers, academics, students, and experts in disaster response to examine the importance of risk mitigation, and to discuss the role of development partners, aid accountability and the role of the media in disaster response. The overarching objectives of this symposium are to […]
More InfoThe 2015 Nepal Earthquake: Perspectives on Response, Reconstruction, Accountability
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Thu, Apr 28, 2016 from 05:45pm — 07:00pm, ET
Cosponsored Events Join us to remember the lives lost, and to continue the conversation on the public health impact of, and response to, disasters. is event brings together academics, practitioners and students to examine lessons on earthquake response, aid accountability, and health systems strengthening following the disaster that rocked Nepal on April 25, 2015 Bijay Acharya, MD, Massachusetts General […]
More InfoThe Earthquake in Nepal: Reflections on Relief & Recovery One Year Later
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Mon, Apr 25, 2016 from 01:15pm — 02:30pm, ET
Cosponsored Event On April 25, 2015, the Gorkha Earthquake struck Nepal, causing extensive damage and taking the lives of thousands. In this panel discussion, speakers, including students from several Harvard graduate programs, will draw on their research to discuss how relief and recovery have progressed in the year since the disaster occurred. Speakers: Erica Kelly, […]
More InfoWho Speaks for Democracy Across South Asia?
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Thu, May 5, 2016 - Fri, May 6, 2016, ET
Annual Symposium This year’s Symposium will feature conversations on the topic of democracy across South Asia. Click here for the full schedule and registration.
More InfoSummer Grant Opportunities Open House
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Tue, Jan 26, 2016 from 04:00pm — 05:30pm, ET
Come hear about SAI Summer Funding opportunities, including research and internship grants, and ask any last minute questions about the application process. Deadline to apply: February 17, 2016 Join the Facebook event.
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