The South Asian Studies Program, International Programs, and Global Health Studies will present the Fall 2021 South Asian Studies Program Seminar on Wednesday, October 13, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. via Zoom, featuring talks from 2021 Ananthamurthy-funded Global Health Studies Interns with the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM).

The Global Health Studies Program collaborates with the University of Iowa South Asian Studies Program to provide preparation and financial support for students completing virtual and on-site summer internships with the renowned international NGO, Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement (Mysuru, India). Students work on a variety of social justice projects and develop global perspectives crucial for life and careers in the 21st century.

Aracely Miron-Ocampo
“Creating a Self-Care Manual for Patients and Caregivers”

Alexa Hunt
“Inclusive Sensory-Motor (ISM) Playground in Saragur Town"

Sydney Shields
“Multivariate Analysis of COVID-19 Patients in Rural Settings in India"

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events.  If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Meena Khandelwal in advance at meena-khandelwal@uiowa.edu or 319-335-2496.