1. Welcome to UCB HINDU STUDENTS COUNCIL First General Meeting Fall 2010

2. What is Hindu Students Council? Hindu Students Council is a forum providing everyone an opportunity to learn about Hindu heritage, spirituality, and culture ◦ Celebrations of major Hindu festivals:  Fall: Raas-Garba, Dev-Diwali  Spring: Mahashivaratri, Makar Sankrati/Pongal/Lohri, Ramanavmi

3. What is Hindu Students Council? ◦ Interfaith activity with members of other faith- based organizations on campus ◦ Aartis- 15-30 Minutes Only! ◦ Movie Nights—NEW ADD-ON THIS YEAR! Start Community Service (Seva)- Berkeley Housing Project---Quarter Meals

4. Fall 2010 Events Raas-Garba with INDUS & ISA October 23rd Movie: DHARM September 17, 2010 ◦ 20 Barrows @ 7:00 pm Preview: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=3IG2OC9COwA &feature=related http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=3IG2OC9COwA &feature=related

5. Dev-Diwali aka Big Diwali ◦ Celebrate Diwali of the Devas (the Gods) November 21 st (Tentative date: Nov. 18)

6. Other Events Community Service (Seva) Weekly/ Biweekly Berkeley Food & Housing Project— Quarter Meals @ Multi Service Center ◦ Serve food ◦ http://bfhp.org/index.php?option=com_conten t&view=article&id=61&Itemid=231 http://bfhp.org/index.php?option=com_conten t&view=article&id=61&Itemid=231 Time: ◦ MW---3:15- 5 pm ◦ Thu—2:15-4 pm

7. Other Events Aartis- 15 MINUTES ONLY---Will be announced accordingly throughout the semester. Anything you are interested in – please talk to us if you have any ideas. We would love to have your input!

8. Scholarship Opportunity! The Hindu Mandir Executives Conference (HMEC) has announced the 2010, 2nd Annual Sanatan Dharma and Science Scholarship Essay Competition. The essay topic for college students is: Creation of the Universe The purpose of the essay is to explore the scientific basis behind Sanatan Dharma concepts and Vedic philosophy. 500-1000 words in length. Mail to omcenter@gmail.com by the September 15, 2010 deadline.omcenter@gmail.com 1st Prize: $1000, 2nd Prize: $500.

9. Get More Involved in HSC! There are some Officer positions openings this semester. Please contact one of us if you are interested in joining our board. Applications can be found on hsc.berkeley.edu. Email applications to ucb.hsc@gmail.com

10. Get in touch with UCB HSC! Website: ◦ hsc.berkeley.edu Email: ◦ ucb.hsc@gmail.com ucb.hsc@gmail.com Facebook: ◦ Find us by “Ucb Hindu Students-Council” ◦ Also join our facebook group: UCB Hindu Students Council

12. Aarti