Indian Cultural Exchange – ICE

ICE Website

History

1994	Hosted - 1st India Nite
1995	Update – Joined to the Minority Services and Programs office and became more formal with the establishment of committees
1997	Published Article - “Culture Shock” by Nita Lalla in Kross Kultures Magazine Trail Blazer – Traveled to Pennsylvania to attend the South Asian Students Association (SASA) conference
1998	Trail Blazer – UGA selected as the hosts of the South Asian Students Association (SASA) conference held in Atlanta
2001	Trail Blazer – organization members were selected for the Homecoming Court
2002	Trail Blazer – organization members were selected for the Homecoming Court
2003	Trail Blazer - India Nite was recognized at the annual Student Organization Achievement & Recognition Ceremony (SOAR) as the “Most Outstanding Cultural Event”
2005	Presented - 1st South Asian Week Hosted - 1st National Gandhi Day of Service
2006	Hosted - National Gandhi Day of Service with Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc.
2011	Update - India Nite changed name to India Night

Mission Statement

The Indian Cultural Exchange (ICE) of the University of Georgia serves to assist the University in meeting the needs of the Indian student body.  ICE works to bring the Indian community as well as others together through many social, cultural, political and community service events held throughout the academic year.  To these aims the Indian Cultural Exchange shall encourage cultural diversity, articulate the concerns of Indian students, and cultivate relationships with other student organizations and the Athens-Clarke County community.
Objectives

• To unite students of Indian ethnic background and those who have interest in the Indian culture through activities that invoke cultural and social involvement
• To educate the greater university community about Indian culture

Membership

• Approximately 250 active students

Programs and Events

• Diwali Dinner
• Ski Trip
• Ghandi Day of Service
• India Night