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Ongoing Collaboration between the CI and OLLI

Since we started working with OLLI (USF Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) in the fall of 2011, we have provided five classes (each for 8-12 hours in 4-6 weeks) for senior citizens in the Tampa Bay community. These courses cover a … Continue reading

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Five CI lectures Completed in Spring 2013

This semester, we have co-sponsored five CI lectures for the general public, with three invited speakers from outside of USF (and two by the CI Director). We are partnering with other organizations for public lectures and cultural events in order … Continue reading

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USF World International Sash Ceremony Spring 2013

Every semester, the International Services office celebrates graduating international students by hosting the International Sash Ceremony. Each international student is donned with a sash from their home country. View Gallery>>

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2013 Chinese Bridge Competition Comes to a Close

The annual Florida Chinese Bridge Competition was organized by the USF Confucius Institute on March 22. The event allows Florida college and high school students to compete in Chinese language and culture proficiency and preform a talent whereby the winners … Continue reading

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Isha Meditation

The Center for India Studies in collaboration with the Isha Foundation presented an evening of Music and Meditation. The Isha Foundation is a non- profit humanitarian organization founded by Sadhguru, a yogi mystic, and profound visionary. During the evening, volunteers … Continue reading

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Talk on Swami Vivekananda

The Center for India studies presented a lecture by Mr. Raghuram, President of Hindu University of America, on the topic, “Relevance of Swami Vivekananda in 21st Century”. The lecture celebrated the 150th birthday of Swami Vivekananda who came to the U.S. in 1893 to address the first World … Continue reading

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