Thursday Report for The Subcontinental, September 19, 2002

This is the Subcontinental Institute's bi-weekly report to 
inform you about the recent happenings at the organization 
and journal in preparation for the release of a new 
publication on South Asian American political identity.

The Subcontinental Institute is pleased to announce that The 
Subcontinental: A Journal of South Asian American Political 
Identity is in pre-production for the release of its first 
issue in January 2003. The premier issue will feature articles 
and essays focusing on strategies for political organizing and 
identity formation among peoples of South Asian descent in the 
U.S. The Institute wishes to thank all who have helped make 
this progress possible though your input, time, and generous 
financial support.  To subscribe, contribute, or get involved 
send email to info@subcontinental.org or see our website at 
www.subcontinental.org.

Subcontinental Institute representatives attended the Network 
of South Asian Professionals NetSAP annual conference in Boston 
over the Labor Day weekend, engaging professionals from across 
the United States.  Special thanks to NetSAP-Boston's President, 
Nishith Acharya, and NetSAP for their kind hospitality to The 
Subcontinental.

On September 7, 2002 staff attended The Indus Entrepreneurs 
(TiE)-Texas annual conference in Houston, Texas.  The 
Subcontinental was pleased to gather insights and support 
from the thriving South Asian American entrepreneurial 
community in Texas.

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