Indian Students Association at the University of Texas at Austin

Benefits of Becoming a Member:

• Discount on all ISA Events such as Diwali Banquet, the ISA Talent Show, Fall Benefit Music Concerts, etc.
• FREE IM Sport such as Flag Football, Soccer and Basketball
• Participation in the biggest Indian talent show on campus: ISA Talent Show
• FREE T-Shirt!
• Volunteering Opportunities: Earn volunteering hours by participating in ISA’s philanthropic events.
• Networking: Network with other Indians on campus and stay connected to your root.
• Membership Dues: $15 year-round.

How to Become a Member:

• Register at an ISA event.
• Register ONLINE.

ISA’s Freshmen Retreat: Midnight Capture The Flag (Open to TRANSFER Students As Well!)
WHEN: Saturday, Sep 12 at 11:00pm
WHERE: Meet at the Texas Union Courtyard for some FREE snacks!
WHAT: Come out for FREE FOOD, great company, and lots of fun at ISA’s Freshman Retreat! This year, we’re doing things a little differently…we want to invite not only freshmen but all first-years at UT to enjoy a night of CAPTURE THE FLAG at the CAPITOL! This is a great opportunity to meet other Indian first-years at UT! Meet at the Union Courtyard at 11 PM for food and ice breakers, and then we’ll walk to the Capitol from there!  The winning team gets prizes, so put your game face on, and get ready for a night of incredible fun!

ISA’s First General Body Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, Sep 9, 2009 at 7:00 PM
WHERE: JES A121A (Jester Auditorium)
WHAT TO EXPECT: Get some FREE snacks and some FREE tshirts (if you’re lucky enough)! Get a chance to hear a multiple number of South Asian organizations talk about what they have to offer! Also, get a glimpse of what ISA has to offer this year! Or just come and mingle!

Taal: ISA Talent Show 2009

Thank you for making this event a success!

Results

EXHIBITION

Winners: MOHINI

Runners Up: Texas Bhangra

DANCE

Winners: Aaja Nachle

Runners Up: Roobaroo

MISC

Winners: Dhoom

Runners Up: One Way Band

About the Event

Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2009

Venue almer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX – 78704 – It is a truly grand place and this year’s show promises to be more professional than ever.

General Description: Our annual Talent Show is a South Asian cultural extravaganza where students display their unique talents to members of the University of Texas and the Austin community. We showcase nationally competing groups and acts of similar caliber to an audience of over 1200 people. These groups perform a diverse collection of music and dance ranging from classical to fusion styles, incorporating both Indian and Western cultures. The diversity of our showcase adds a special dimension to this university and helps spread awareness about Indian culture and the arts. We plan to uphold our tradition and deliver yet another amazing show this year.This year, our show is called “Taal”, inspired from the namesake Hindi word that means “rhythm”.

Event Description: A 3 hour long cultural competitive show with over 12 dance and band/vocal performances from professional and unprofessional groups of the University of Texas at Austin encompassing Indian culture of some form.

Goals:

· To put on a large-scale performance extravaganza highlighting the Indian entertainment industry and thus educating the UT Campus about Indian tradition and culture.

· To stage a fair and competitive event for the South Asian community on the University of Texas at Austin’s campus inculcating both dance performances and music performances.

Purposes:

· To promote and spread Indian culture on the University of Texas at Austin’s campus through traditional and contemporary Indian dances and song.

· To provide an opportunity to various Indian dance and music groups to compete in a a healthy, fair and awarding talent show.