May 10th , 2022
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ISW UPCOMING EVENTS
ISW Student Awards
Applications accepted April 15 to May 15, 2022

The India Society of Worcester awards up to four deserving High School students each academic year through two tracks - academic excellence awards and community involvement (citizenship) awards. Application criteria and forms on ISW Website
ISW Antashari Prelims
June 5th, 2022 Registration Deadline May 29th, 2022

The ever popular ISW Antashari competition is back ! First round will be held June 5th and Finals will be June 12th. Registration deadline is May 29th. Register on ISW Website.
ISW Symphony Dhol Tasha Lezim
Performs at Faneuil Hal
June 11, 2022 3:00 - 5:00 pm

The amazing ISW Dhol Tasha Lezim group will bring its energetic folk drumming and dance performance to Faneuil Hall and showcase the culture of India thru its folk music, drumming and dance.
ISW PEN Estate Planning in India
June 11, 2022 11:00 - 12:30 pm

Many at ISW are at a point where they have to deal with parents and property in India. Learn from a panel who will share their first hand experiences having to deal with managing and disposing of properties and familial commitments in India. What worked, what are the caveats? Register at the ISW Website.
ISW CULTURAL & LANGUAGE SCHOOL NEWS

ISW School Annual Day
May 21, 2022 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
The School Annual Day will be celebrated on May 21st at the ISW India Center. Details will be forthcoming on the website and in school mail.

ISW School Registration is now Open
Registration for next year (2022-2023) for all sections of the ISW Cultural & Language School is now open. To register please click on this link.
ISW UNIVERSITY

ISW University classes like Lego Robotics, 3D Printing, AP Physics, one on one online tutoring are drawing to a close at the end of June. New fun sessions will start in July/August. We are looking for ideas and volunteers, send an email to ISWUniversity@iswonline.org.  
 
Kudos to our online volunteers who clocked 1437 hours since September 2020, with Tanvi Gahlot who put in 234 Hours at the top, and followed close behind by Kunal Chauhan, Svanik Gaddipati, Swathi Kannan, Kiara Lavana, Mahitha Bodicherla & Riddhi Gulati. ISW is also very grateful to all of them for raising funds for the building expansion.
 
SAT Math classes started on Sunday May 1 2022. NOTE Registration for Session A is a prerequisite for Session B which starts June 26 and Session C on August 7. More information available here
 
Vedic Math is being offered online on Thursdays at 10:00 am by Sunita Razdan.
 
ISWU FREE Heartfulness Meditation returns to India Center Weekends on Saturday at 9 am
 
3D Printing  We successfully completed several sessions and we welcome all enthusiasts to join us this summer at the ISW India Center to print out more figurines. If you are interested, send an email to ISWUniversity@iswonline.org
 
ISW Lambda All the best to Vivian Saravanan who was invited to speak at an LGBT event for BIPOC community by OUTMetroWest on May 25th, 2022. For more information on ISW Lambda, email lambda@iswonline.org
COMMUNITY NEWS

Paid Summer Fellowship Opportunity for Worcester-Area College Students
Are you planning to pursue a career in youth development or teaching and looking for an exciting, hands-on experience working directly with youth to support learning and enrichment? Then check out the Worcester Education Collaborative Hanover Fellowship which will pay up to $3300 for 220 hours of service. More info on their website. Applications are open on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.
Contact Information
India Society of Worcester
Mailing Address: PO Box 136, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Answering Machine: 508-842-9795
Website: www.iswonline.org
Newsletter editors: newsletter@iswonline.org