Events

The Caucasus: A Mosaic of Histories and Cultures
Saturday, April 19, 2025 9:00am to 3:00pm
Join us for an exclusive guest speaker series that delves into the diverse cultures, ancient traditions, and often untold histories of the Caucasus! This event will be held virtually on Zoom on April 19th and 20th. Follow the Issu link to view the full brochure for the event!Link to Issu Brochure

The Caucasus: A Mosaic of Histories and Cultures
Sunday, April 20, 2025 9:00am to 2:59pm
Join us for an exclusive guest speaker series that delves into the diverse cultures, ancient traditions, and often untold histories of the Caucasus! This event will be held virtually on Zoom on April 19th and 20th. Follow the Issu link to view the full brochure for the event!Link to Issu Brochure

Webinar: Queering Language across Borders: Trans-Koti-Hijra-Khwaja Sira Languages and Linguistics in India and Pakistan
Thursday, May 1, 2025 8:30pm to 10:00pm
Join the University of Iowa (UI) South Asian Studies Program, an International Programs affinity group, as they host a webinar featuring Dr. Enakshi Nandi, sociolinguist and language instructor at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi, India, and Tayyaba Rafiq, a professional linguist at the Center for Social Justice in Lahore, Pakistan, who will discuss the clandestine intra-community languages or linguistic codes used by trans feminine communities known as kothi/koti, hijra, and/or...