Oberlin Shansi is excited to announce its Tamillion Things to Know Workshop Series! This three-part series is a celebration of all things Tamil Nadu, hosted by Shansi’s Visiting Scholars from Madurai: Dr. Hannah Samuel, of Lady Doak College, and Dr. Joel Timothy of The American College. These sessions will serve as a space for learning, conversation, community, and South Indian home-cooking!
வணக்கம்! Saturday, October 3rd, from 2 to 4 pm, Oberlin Shansi will host our Kick-Off Open House for Tamillion Things to Know – a workshop series that focuses on all things Tamil Nadu -- food, folk art, politics, and more!
Join us for part 1 of 3 for a chance to meet Shansi’s Visiting Scholars, and Tamillion Things to Know co-instructors, Dr. Hannah Samuel from Lady Doak College and Dr. Joel Timothy from The American College. This Open House will be a chance to learn some fun facts about Tamil Nadu, see what future workshops have to offer, and enjoy some home-cooked Tamil cuisine!
Just bring yourself, your curiosity, and your appetite!
Wednesday, October 14th from 6 to 8 pm, Oberlin Shansi will host part two of our Tamillion Things to Know workshop series, “Folk Art/Folk Life.” Join Shansi Staff and our Visiting Scholars from Madurai, Dr. Hannah Samuel and Dr. Joel Timothy, to learn about Tamil folk art and performance. We’ll explore the histories of various folk dances while learning basic steps and enjoying food inspired by Tamil agrarian cuisines!
Thursday, October 29th, from 4 to 6 pm, Oberlin Shansi will host the third and final part of our Tamillion Things to Know workshop series, “Politics and Social Movements.” Join Shansi’s visiting scholars from Madurai, Dr. Joel Timothy and Dr. Hannah Samuel, for a discussion on the ideas, struggles, and movements that transformed Tamil Nadu's socio-political landscape.
In addition to this engaging conversation, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a home-cooked South Indian meal prepared by our Visiting Scholars.