ESHI Conference 2004
Educatorsâ Society for the Heritage of India (ESHI)
A non-profit support organization to educate the world about India.
in collaboration with Hindu Student Council (HSC) of Rutgers University
Date: September 24-26, 2004
Place: Rutgers University, Busch Campus Student Center, Piscataway, NJ
Proposed Program:
Join educators from all over North America, contribute to the betterment of curricula and resources on Indian heritage and make a difference in the educational system in AmericaSeminars, discussions, and workshops on issues related to the education of Indian Heritage, including Culture, Religion, Arts and History from k-12 through college, in US and Canada. Cultural program by
Rutgers students on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Who is it for?
This program is intended to bring together college professors, teachers (K-12), librarians, curriculum writers, special program developers and textbook publishers, as well as students, parents/community members from US and Canada who are interested in assuring correct portrayal of Indian heritage in schools
and colleges.
What this program is all about?
This program is intended to actively engage all interested parties in
contributing to the enhancement of resources for students and educators K-12 through college. (It is not a platform to submit papers for scholarly publications.)
For more information, registration, suggestions please visit:
www.eshi.org
Email: info@e...
Contact: Dr. Ved Chaudhary 732-972-1489
Nikunj Trivedi (HSC) 732-926-9794
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Educators Society for the Heritage of India (ESHI)
Conference at Rutgers University
Busch Student Center, Piscataway, NJ
Sept 24, 25, 26, 2004
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Friday, Sept 24th
Evening Program in Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
6:00 - 7:00 PM Registration and Networking (International and Fireside
Lounges)
7:00 - 7:30 PM Assemble in MPR
7:30 - 8:00 PM Welcome Address
8:00 - 8:30 PM Keynote speaker
8:30 - 9:30 PM Dinner
9:30 - 10:30 PM Cultural Program
Saturday, Sept 25th
Morning Session = Plenary Sessions in MPR (Registration Open all day)
8:00 - 9:00 AM Open Yoga Session (MPR)
9:00 - 9:30 AM Breakfast (MPR)
9:30 - 9:45 AM Formal Inauguration (Lamp lighting, Saraswati Vandana)
9:45 - 10:15 AM Welcome Address, Objective of Conf, Agenda overview
10:15 - 11:00 AM Opening Keynote Speaker
11:00 - 11:15 AM Break
11:15 -12:45 PM Panel Discussion: Academic Treatment of India in US
schools & colleges
12:45 - 1:30 PM Lunch Break
Afternoon Program: Parallel Sessions in Separate rooms
1:30 - 2:30 PM Parallel Sessions on K-6, Middle School, High School,
College/University education. Topic: Challenges and issues related to the
education of Indian history and cultural heritage in school/college systems.
2:30 - 2:45 PM Break. (Attendees rotate to another session)
2:45 - 3:45 PM Parallel sessions on: how the challenges have been
addressed so far and what work is being done by various individuals and groups
3:45 - 4:00 PM Tea Break
4:00 - 5:00 PM Parallel Sessions on: What needs to be done
5:00 - 6:30 PM Networking
6:30 - 7:30 PM Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 PM Keynote Speaker
8:30-9:00 PM Vote of Thanks
9:00 -11:00 PM Cultural Program/Concert (local talent and student
groups)
Sunday, Sept 26th
8:00 - 9:00 AM Yoga session (MPR)
9:00 - 10:00 AM Continental Breakfast
10:00-11:30 AM Planning Meetings/ Workshops in two or three separate
rooms
11:30-11:45 AM Break
11:45-12:45 PM Final Session: Decisions, Working Committees / Action
Items, Path Forward, Concluding Remarks
12:45-1:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Adjourn
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Educatorsâ Society for the Heritage of India
ESHI Conference 2004
September 24-26, 2004
Rutgers University, Busch Campus, Piscataway, NJ
Registration Form
Name 1:______________________________________________________________
Name 2: ______________________________________________________________
Profession/Title/School Yr.:_____________________________________________
Company/Organization/School:_________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________
Email:________________________________ Phone:_______________________
Interest: College Level High School Level Middle School Level
K-8
Are you involved in any project/activity which could contribute to ESHI? Please
briefly state:
__________________________________________________________________
Do you Need accommodation? (We can find a host family for your stay). Yes
No
(Or, you may choose to stay in a hotel at your own cost)
Do you Need Transportation from Airport/Train/Bus station? Yes
No
Pl tell which Airport/Train/Bus station and what time?
Pre-Registration Fee
Individual: $40 (includes all sessions and dinner/lunches for the entire
program)
Couple: $60 (includes all sessions and dinner/lunches for the entire program)
Student: $10 (Free for Rutgers University Students)
Membership (Optional but strongly recommended):
1. Primary Membership - $100/yr [Conference is free]
2. Basic Membership: $25/yr
Total payment enclosed: Membership $_____+Registration $_____ = $_____
Please mail the completed form and a check (Payable to ESHI) by August 15, 2004
to: Nikunj Trivedi -- 1809 Cedarwood Dr., Piscataway New Jersey 08854
Contact: 732-926-9794 or 732-972-1489
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