Question 1

What is the South Indian Society at UC Berkeley?

Accepted Answer

The South Indian Society (SIS) is a student organization at UC Berkeley, founded in 2016, dedicated to representing and celebrating South Indian culture on campus. SIS hosts cultural events, food socials and performances, and builds community among South Indian and South Asian students at Berkeley.

Question 2

When was SIS Berkeley founded?

Accepted Answer

The South Indian Society at UC Berkeley was founded in 2016 by students who wanted a dedicated space for South Indian culture at Cal.

Question 3

Who can join the South Indian Society at Berkeley?

Accepted Answer

Any UC Berkeley student can join, regardless of background or heritage. SIS offers two paths: General Membership, which is open to all students and grants access to events, and Board positions, which are filled through an application and interview process each fall.

Question 4

How do I join SIS Berkeley?

Accepted Answer

Fill out the General Membership interest form linked on the SIS Berkeley membership page to join as a General Member. To join Board, apply during fall recruitment: applications open in the second week of September, followed by coffee chats, two info sessions, interviews, a social round and Welcome Night in early October.

Question 5

What events does SIS Berkeley host?

Accepted Answer

SIS hosts Dosas & Mimosas, its flagship spring showcase of South Indian food and performances; Suits & Sarees, a themed formal each fall; Onam, celebrated with a traditional Sadya; Pongal, with free pongal, idly, vada and sambar; plus Sambar Socials, Iced Chai Mixers and Tollywood movie nights.

Question 6

What is Dosas & Mimosas?

Accepted Answer

Dosas & Mimosas (DNM) is the South Indian Society's flagship annual event at UC Berkeley, held in the spring. It is a night of South Indian food, live student performances, music and dance that draws hundreds of attendees from across campus.

What is the South Indian Society?

SIS History