October 3, 2007
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Gujarat Film Screening ("Final Solution")
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This is a reminder that SALSA is co-sponsoring a film screening and discussion of the documentary "Final Solution" by Indian Filmmaker, Rakesh Sharma TONIGHT at 7PM in Pound 335. Refreshments will be served.
"Final Solution is a study of the politics of hate. Set in Gujarat during the period Feb/March 2002 - July 2003, the film graphically documents the changing face of right-wing politics in India through a study of the 2002 genocide of Moslems in Gujarat. It specifically examines political tendencies reminiscent of the Nazi Germany of early/mid-1930s. Final Solution is anti-hate/ violence as "those who forget history are condemned to relive it"."
See: http://www.rakeshfilm.com/finalsolution.htm
The first hour of the film will be screened, followed by an intermission discussion with local community members who are active on the subject. We will also discuss current clinical work seeking accountability and redress for the 2002 massacres. The remaining 1h20min will be played following the discussion. Refreshments will be served.
The screening is co-sponsored by the Human Rights Program and South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA).
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SALSA-sponsored Hark Social Hour
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SALSA is proud to co-sponsor the Hark Social Hour this week with the HLS Student Government. Come enjoy this special, spicy Social Hour with free Indian appetizers, beverages, and live, ambient Hindustani music.
The Student Government will provide soeparate drink tickets to those with Harvard Law IDs for free beer, wine, soda, or dcoffee.
TOMORROW, Thursday, October 4th, 8-9:30PM at the Hark Pub.
Click below for the official flyer:
http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/orgs/salsa/socialhour.jpg
September 26, 2007
I just wanted to say a quick thanks to all who showed up to the Zamir Akram event tonight. Once again, we had a phenomenal turnout, and the talk was a success by all accounts.
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SALSA 1L NIGHT AT GRAFTON STREET
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Hey SALSA 1L members!
I know it's been a busy couple of weeks, but now that we're all settling
into a routine, I thought it'd be nice if we got a chance to hang out, get
to know one another, and meet people outside of our sections. So, anyone
interested, let's meet up this weekend for some drinks at Grafton St.
SALSA 1L BONDING
When: THIS FRIDAY night, September 28, 10pm onwards
Where: Grafton Street Restaurant & Bar (1230 Massachusetts Avenue)
Bring friends, and 2Ls, 3Ls, and LLMs should definitely stop by as well!
- Neema Trivedi, SALSA 1L Representative (ntrivedi@law.harvard.edu)
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INDIA AT 60 (from the South Asia Initiative)
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The Harvard South Asia Initiative's first public event of the academic
year is taking place this Thursday, Sept. 27th. The South Asia
Initiative at Harvard is pleased to invite you to a symposium of
distinguished CEOs to celebrate the 60th anniversary of India's
independence, on Sept. 27th, 2007, at Harvard University. Details are as
follows:
INDIA AT 60:
Globalization of the Indian economy in the 21st century
Thursday, September 27th, 2007
6:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Krishna Palepu in conversation with:
Tarun Das, Chief Mentor, Confederation of Indian Industries
Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director, Godrej and Boyce Mfg. Co.
Naina Lal Kidwai, C.E.O. of Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation
Sunil Mittal, President, Confederation of Indian Industries
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Norton Lecture Hall, Fogg Art Museum
32 Quincy Street (South entrance), Cambridge, MA 02138
This event is free and open to the public.
September 23, 2007
TERRORISM, IDENTITY, and MODERATION: The Struggle for Pakistan's Soul
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SALSA would like to invite you all to a special event being held Wednesday night, featuring a talk and Q&A session by Zamir Akram, the Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Pakistan. The talk is being co-sponsored by the Harvard International Negotiation Initiative (INI) and SALSA, and it will feature FREE PAKISTANI FOOD. It will be held at 7:30 PM in Pound 107 on Wednesday, September 26, 2007. With all the legal and political issues facing Pakistan recently, this promises to be an exciting event!
View the following flyer for more details:
http://www.law.harvard.edu/students/orgs/salsa/pakistan_flyer.pdf
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
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SALSA has several other things planned for the semester, including:
* SALSA-sponsored Hark Pub night - October 4th
* Big sib/li sib gulab jamun meeting
* Bollywood movie night(s) at a local theater
* An APALSA-SALSA mixer
... AND MORE TO COME!
Stay tuned to the email list, and we'll fill you in as we finalize details. If you'd like to help out in organizing any of these events, or have something you would like to suggest yourself, please don't hesitate to contact the board.
September 20, 2007
First off, thanks to all who came out to the SALSA kickback at Nilay's last night. We know it was a weeknight, but the board had a GREAT time meeting you all, and we hope to keep seeing you at future events.
SABA MENTORSHIP
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The South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston (SABA-GB) is setting up a mentorship program to pair up SALSA members in the Boston area with local South Asian attorneys. The group is putting on a "speed mentoring" event in early October through which law students will be able to meet several participating attorneys and pick a mentor.
The group has asked the HLS SALSA board to submit names of interested students by the end of THIS WEEK (i.e., by TOMORROW, Friday, September 21). If you are interested, please email amehra at law.harvard.edu with your preferred contact email address and area of interest (if any) by 3 PM, TOMORROW.
More information on SABA-GB and their activities can be found at:
http://www.sabagb.org/
September 17, 2007
Dear Salsa Members,
It's time to KickBack!
Wednesday night will be the first event for salsa to kick off the new school year with a kick back at Nilay Vora's Apartment. We will be having refreshments (and hopefully some food). Bring some warm clothes, because the event will be outdoors.
Wednesday, September 19, 7:30-10:00pm at Nilay's place
Holden Green 307B,
and then heading to the Thirsty Scholar Pub in Inman Square.
Please try to RSVP by Tuesday at 5pm so that we can plan accordingly.
Here's to seeing you there, kicking back.
- Your '07-'08 SALSA Executive Board
September 14, 2007
Thanks to all those who showed up to SALSA's first general meeting on Wednesday! The turnout was absolutely phenomenal, and you all helped to make this event the most well-attended one we at the board have seen so far! Check out pictures on the Pictures page.
We are all very excited about SALSA's upcoming year, and we hope you'll continue to participate in future events. Watch this space (and the SALSA email list) for upcoming announcements.
Looking forward to getting to know you all,
The SALSA Board
September 10, 2007
The first SALSA meeting of the school year will be held this Wednesday. Come out and meet our board members, make new friends, and enjoy some great FREE Indian food!
What: SALSA Meet, Greet, and EAT!
When: Wednesday, September 12, 2007, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Pound 204
Delicious Indian dinner will be served!
See you there!
August 22, 2007
Welcome to the brand new HLS SALSA website! The new 2007-2008 SALSA board has an exciting year planned for the organization, so stay tuned to this site for announcements, including our first meeting of the new school year.
We would also like to extend a special welcome to the Class of 2010. Congrats on your decision to attend HLS. We look forward to meeting you soon!
- Your 2007-2008 HLS SALSA Board
