SIS, a progeny of the Indian Students Association, was formed in Fall '99. It is the cultural gateway for the people who want to know about the way of life and and experience the cultural vistas of the East. We have members comprising not only of the students and faculty of the university, but also people from the community in the city of Eugene. We began in a small way by organizing pot-luck dinners and socials like Diwali night, movie night to name a few. Our annual fete Utsav, the showcase of cultural activities of SIS, was first organized in 1998. Utsav is organized in late winter to herald the arrival of spring.

With an aim to increase the awareness amongst the students, we often host the international coffee hour (which is a weekly event organized by the International Students Association).

SIS has members with origins in the subcontinent who have all converged in Eugene, the latter having played the part of an informal yet effective forum. This diversity has helped in promoting better understanding about the issues that are faced by people living in the subcontinent. SIS is growing from strength to strength all the time, not just in its membership, but also in its activities. We are represented in most of the departments in the university, thus enabling us to help prospective students.

Questions? Email us at sis@uoregon.edu