A UConn branch of the National Hindu Student Council Organization will be starting next semester and we are currently looking for qualified and interested people to be apart of the executive board.
If you are interested in an e-board position, simply in helping out, or being a member, please email Mahika at: mahika.jhangiani@uconn.edu
Please find below the link to the Executive Board Application form:
https://docs.google.com/a/ uconn.edu/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLSeL1AZo1__ffQ6vg4_ bYinIQ8kZ6wl_ ta06hUZupVdj7EdK0Q/viewform
The application deadline will be Friday October 14th, 2016 at 11:59pm and interviews will be conducted the following week, Monday October 17th onwards.
Hindu Students Council (HSC) is the largest Hindu youth organization in North America and an international forum providing opportunities to learn about Hindu heritage and culture. It has over 50 chapters across various university campuses and cities. Over 130,000 students of diverse Hindu and non-Hindu backgrounds have participated in HSC activities and events since its inception.
HSC’s activities, among many things, include the following:
- On-campus meetings, discussions, etc.
- Camps, spiritual retreats, conferences, seminars
- Advocacy of issues impacting Hindus
- Seva (service) projects and activities
- Celebration of festivals
- Charitable activities and fundraisers
- Interfaith forums
HSC also collaborates with various Hindu and non-Hindu campus and community organizations that share common interests and vision. It is a non-denominational, non-sectarian organization that accepts everyone interested in learning about Hindu heritage, spirituality and culture, irrespective of religious background, ethnicity, nationality, social status, sexual orientation, etc. HSC aims to promote diversity and plurality on thought and ideals on campuses as well as in the general society.