History
Mayur:South Asian Student Alliance began near the end of the 2006-2007 school year through the merger of two of CMU's long existing organizations, Mayur and SASA. The two clubs had their specific identities but it became apparant that the two organizations could only be bettered by joining. With high hopes and big plans the new Mayur:SASA will be bigger and better than ever. To understand the origins of the organization, though, you have to read the histories of the two parent clubs, and wait until we write our own.
It was in 1986, ‘MAYUR’ came into being, when a group of South-Asian students at the University of Carnegie Mellon felt an urge to join together and engage in cultural and social activities reflecting their heritage and ethos. ‘Mayur’ is derived from Mayuram, the Sanskrit word for peacock, India’s National Bird. No wonder students of Indian origin chose it as their symbol. The idea is to enable students from other nations and cultures as well as the faculty members to learn and experience the unique Indian character of unity in diversity, which is very similar to American environment, a grouping of world cultures and ethnicities. In 1996, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) recognized Mayur as an association. Our activities were pronouncing, vigorous and wide-ranging. Cultural shows and social gatherings became more frequent, involving more and more students from campus. Screening of movies, partying and sports also held an important role as social gatherings.
Mayur has broadened its base, incorporating students from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other regions, making it the organization of the entire Indian subcontinent.
MAYUR, est. 1986
SASA
South Asian Student Association
SASA, the South Asian Student Association, began in the late 1990s by a group of students looking for a more social organization for the growing South Asian population at Carnegie Mellon. The organization has thus made its name through the various large club parties throughout the year culminating with a huge Carnival party dubbed BlackLight. The parties were held at such clubs as Tequila Willies, Alter, and Club Joy.
Aside from just parties SASA also wished to integrate the South Asian community through community service, annual banquet, and a Formal that used to be held on the Pittsburgh Clpper Ship. MayurSASA will try and accomplish the same community driven goals that SASA always had and will hopefully be as big of a success.
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