🎬 Join us for a special screening of Sakthi Vibrations: An Ethnomusicological Documentary Film by Fulbright scholar Dr. Zoe Sherinian.

This powerful documentary explores how the Sakthi Folk Cultural Centre in Tamil Nadu empowers young Dalit women through the transformative power of Tamil folk music and the parai drum developing self-esteem and economic skills and reclaiming cultural identity, dignity, and voice through performance.

📅 Friday, March 27, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 David Lawrence Hall 121

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with producer and director Dr. Zoe Sherinian. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with an inspiring story of music, culture, and social justice.

🌾✨ Join us for the 2nd Annual Multicultural Pongal Sangamam – a Fulbright Cultural Mixer!

Welcoming spring and celebrating the harvest are traditions shared across cultures. Inspired by the indigenous Tamil harvest festival Pongal, this gathering brings together global traditions of gratitude and abundance. Sangamam means “coming together,” reflecting the spirit of this celebration that brings people from many backgrounds together.

Fulbright alumni and scholars, university students, and the Pittsburgh community will share an evening of storytelling, food, music, art, and community.

📅 Sunday, March 29, 2026
⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Africa Room, Duquesne Union, Duquesne University

Cultural attire encouraged.
RSVP by March 20: http://duq.edu/Pongal

Come celebrate gratitude across cultures and the joy of coming together. 🌍🌾