Penn State Berks to host global forum on India, Sept. 9

Penn State Berks to host global forum on India, Sept. 9

WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Penn State Berks global studies program will host a global forum titled “India Today� from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, in the first-floor Multipurpose Room in the Perkins Student Center. During this Zoom presentation, Sourav Kumar Nag, assistant professor of English literature and culture studies and head of the department of English at Onda Thana Mahavidyalaya in West Bengal, India, will address the influences of colonialism and history on modern Indian society and politics. He also will discuss the roles and status of women in modern India.

The event is free and open to the public. This presentation is funded by the Howard O. and Jean Beaver Endowment for Guest Lecturers at Berks Campus. For additional information about this event, contact Tom Lynn, associate professor of English, at TJL7@psu.edu<mailto:TJL7@psu.edu>.


About the Penn State Berks global studies degree program
The bachelor of arts in global studies program offered by Penn State Berks is designed for students who are interested in a liberal arts degree with a concentration in global studies. Students engage in active and collaborative classroom experiences in addition to intensive study abroad and internships. Graduates are well prepared for employment in a wide range of government agencies, nonprofit organizations, industries and businesses.