South Asian Society (SAS)
1997 - 1999
The first student organization organized specifically for South Asian students and cultures, South Asian Society (SAS) provided events and community for South Asian students and for the larger campus community. This organization was only active for a few years but was reorganized into DESI (Dedicated to the Exploration of South-Asain Interests).
Carletonian
May 9, 1997. page 4. Stop racism towards Asian Americans.
DESI (Dedicated to the Exploration of South-Asian Interests)
1998 - 2014
Previously South Asian Society (SAS), DESI (Dedicated to the Exploration of South-Asian Interests) was created in 1998 to connect and highlight South Asian students and cultures on campus. Before the creation of MOSAIC in 2013, DESI organized annual Diwali and Holi celebrations along with other events.
Carletonian
October 22, 2004. page 3. Indian pop musicians make tour stop at Carleton.
October 23, 2009. front. Co-founder of Hindu America Foundation at Diwali celebration.
October 28, 2011. page 5. Diwali: Drama, dancing, discussion mark cultural event.
DESI Photography
MOSAIC (Mosaic of South Asian Interest at Carleton)
2013 - Present
Following DESI to celebrate South Asian cultures on campus, MOSAIC (Mosaic of South Asian Interest at Carleton) has hosted Holi and Diwali celebrations since 2014.
Carletonian
May 31, 2019. page 7. Holi festivities...
November 1, 2019. page 2. Diwali/Deepavali: the Hindu Festival of Lights.
MOSAIC Photography
Coalition of Southeast Asians (COSEA)
2018 - Present
Established in 2018, the Coalition of Southeast Asians (COSEA), provides a community for Southeast Asian students while celebrating and promoting Southeast Asian culture.
