Minorities in Business: What Can India Learn from U.S. Supplier Diversity Programs?
Naren Karunakaran
December 5, 2016
In this issue of India in Transition, Naren Karunakaran discusses the positive impact of supplier diversity programs in the U.S. and their potential for India's businesses.
CASI in the News
The Other One Percent: Indians in America by Sanjoy Chakravorty, Devesh Kapur, Nirvikar Singh, was reviewed in a November 26, 2016 Economist article titled "How Indians Triumphed in America."
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 5:00 p.m. at Penn Law
"Challenges Facing Electoral Democracy in India: A Politician's View"
A Lecture by Sachin Pilot - Former Cabinet Minister, Government of India
Lecture: 5:00-6:00 p.m. in The Fitts Auditorium, Golkin Hall (lower level)
Reception: 6:00-6:45 p.m. in The Davis Student Union (adjacent to Fitts Auditorium)
Thursday, December 8, 2016, 12:00-1:30 p.m. at CASI
"The Future of India’s National Parties"
A CASI Seminar by Sachin Pilot - Former Cabinet Minister, Government of India
Monday, December 12, 2016, 12:00-1:30 p.m. at CASI
Half-Lion: How P. V. Narasimha Rao Transformed India
A Book Talk by Author Vinay Sitapati - Assistant Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies, Ashoka University (India)
CASI Student Programs
Applications are Open!
CASI S
ummer Internships and the Sobti Family Fellowship are now open! Internship placements will be updated throughout the month of December.
CASI Student Programs Open House
Tuesday, December 13, 2016, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at CASI, 3600 Market Street, Suite 560
The December Open House is an opportunity for Penn students to meet with past students to learn more about their experiences in India and discuss the application process for CASI Summer Internships, Travel Funds for Research, and the Sobti Family Fellowship.
Ch
ai Chats
CASI Alumni will be hosting chai chats for Penn students interested in participating in the CASI Internship Program. Check out the Facebook page for details for upcoming meetups.
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nterested in CASI 2017 Student Programs?
Join the outreach list by sending an email to: casi-2017-student-programs-outreach+subscribe@googlegroups
Check out the CASI Student Programs blog to learn more about students' internships, travels, and experiences. To receive the blog updates as an email, click on the plus sign in the bottom right corner and enter your email address. You can also follow CASI Student Programs on Instagram @casistudentprograms
View the new CASI Student Programs Video and learn more about CASI student experiences in India!
Questions about CASI Student Programs?
Please contact Aparna Wilder, Associate Director, CASI Student Programs and Outreach apwilder@sas.upenn.edu
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