Indian Students Association (ISA) host MOKSHA 2015

The Indian Students Association (ISA) of Southern University held “MOKSHA – 2015 “ an annual celebration of the rich culture of India.
The event began with a lamp lightening ceremony, done by SU Board Chairman Dr. Leon R. Tarver II, then students performances, which allowed students to showcase their Indian culture through various performances.
Following the student performances was a power point presentation which informed and introduced students, faculty and staff members of attendance, the history and similarities of the Deccan Education Society, also known as the Southern Education Society, which was found in 1880 in Pune, India, with the goal of educating young Indian minds while India was under an oppressive regime.
After the presentation an award was presented to Tarver for his outstanding dedication and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Dr. VerJanis Peoples, for her exemplary service and leadership for academic and international programs. Peoples was unable to attend due to a family emergency.
Computer Science professor and Faculty Advisor, for ISA, Dr. Sudhir Trivedi also presented prizes to students that participated in activities such as cricket, carroms, chess and badminton.
Guest appearances were made by Professor of Urban Forestry, Dr. Kamran Abdollahi, Graduate School Dean Dr. Damien Ejigiri and many faculty members and members of community.