DATE: 6 p.m. Oct. 22, 2008.

EVENT: Ambassador Ronen Sen’s lecture and visit will inaugurate a new three-year initiative on contemporary South Asia, entitled “The Trehan India Initiative at the University of Michigan.” The initiative is made possible by a grant from Ranvir and Adarsh Trehan and the Trehan Foundation.

Sen was India’s first ambassador to Russia following the demise of the former Soviet Union (1992-1998), and also served as ambassador to Germany during reunification (1998-2002). Since becoming ambassador to the U.S. in 2004, he has worked to strengthen the relationship between India and the United States.

PLACE: Alumni Center, 200 Fletcher St., Ann Arbor. A reception will follow the free public lecture.

SPONSORS: U-M Center for South Asian Studies, Trehan Foundation, International Institute, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Office of the President of the University Mary Sue Coleman.

WEB: More information on Sen: http://www.indianembassy.org/newsite/ambassador.asp

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