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3.24.2011

south asian summit, april 1-4


The South Asian Summit 2011, happening April 1-4 in Washington DC, is a national conference to raise issues concerning South Asian communities, and collectively strategize for solutions and future collaborations.

This year, 150 participants, including representatives from nonprofit organizations, corporate employees, students, advocates and activists from across the country will be gathering at the conference. Here are some conference details:
South Asian Summit 2011

April 1-4

American University Washington College of Law; Other locations TBD
4801 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC

REGISTER TODAY at http://bit.ly/RegSASummit2011

What?
A national conference to raise issues concerning South Asian communities, and collectively strategize for solutions and future collaborations.

Who?
South Asian organizational leaders, community members, advocates, professionals, non-profit staff members, lawyers and students from around the country.

Why?
The Summit will give you an opportunity to: gain skills through interactive workshops; build or strengthen connections with your representatives; network with professionals, activists and community members.

How Much?
Free for Washington College of Law students, faculty, alumni, and affiliates.
$110 for non-members (includes one individual SAALT membership).
$75 for SAALT dues-paying members.
$40 for students, retirees and Americorps (includes one individual SAALT membership).

South Asian Summit 2011 is hosted by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) and the South Asian Law Students Association at the Washington College of Law, American University, as part of the Founders' Day Celebration (a series of events over a 3-month period to commemorate the founding of the Washington College of Law).
I meant to post this a long time ago, but things got crazy. It says the registration deadline was earlier this week, but if you really want to go, I'm guessing it wouldn't hurt to at least try. For further information on the South Asian Summit, including the full schedule of events, frequently asked questions and registration details, go to the SAALT website here.