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2025

ISW University:  Provide learning activities around a greatly expanded set of areas including Conversation circles in English and college preparedness, STEM skills, life skills, table lessons, dance classes, QI skills seminar, summer activity classes, chess & 3D printing.

The possibilities are endless We welcome teachers and students. 

Sign up to volunteer   We thank the seniors from last year as they go off to college, and welcome the new freshmen entering 9th grade.  If you signed up last year, please re-sign the google form again. Need to be IYG member to volunteer for Tutoring

We also welcome Adults (18+) to sign up for teaching, all ideas welcome.

Track your 2025 volunteer hours: by January 31, 2026   

2024

ISW University/Campus: Provided learning activities around a greatly expanded set of areas including Conversation circles in English and college preparedness, STEM skills, life skills, QI skills seminar, summer activity classes, chess & vedic math.

The possibilities are endless We welcome teachers and students. 

Sign up to volunteer   We thank the seniors from last year as they go off to college, and welcome the new freshmen entering 9th grade.  If you signed up last year, please re-sign the google form again. Need to be IYG member to volunteer for Tutoring

We also welcome Adults (18+) to sign up for teaching, all ideas welcome.

 2023

ISW University/Campus: Provided learning activities around a greatly expanded set of areas including Conversation circles in English and college preparedness, STEM skills, life skills, QI skills seminar, summer activity classes, chess & vedic math.

The possibilities are endless We welcome teachers and students. 

Sign up to volunteer   We thank the seniors from last year as they go off to college, and welcome the new freshmen entering 9th grade.  If you signed up last year, please re-sign the google form again. Need to be IYG member to volunteer for Tutoring

We also welcome Adults (18+) to sign up for teaching, all ideas welcome.

Track your 2023 volunteer hours: by March 31  2024 Closed now


2022

Track your volunteer hours:  by March  31 2023

ISW University in its second year 2022 has continued providing One on One Online tutoring classes in Spanish Math and English, summer activity classes like Cooking & chess classes in person.  Most popular has been the classes in 3D printing in collaboration with IIT AGNE taught by Ashish, Kunal & Sunny They also taught Lego Robotics.  Sumit Koul taught 18 SAT prep classes for Math on Sundays and Dr Bhatia started Product Innovation.

ISW yoga continues with weekly chair yoga sessions and one daily session at 6.30 am attended by 4-5 people per Hemant Gera. ISWU Heartfulness Meditation and Yoga was restarted in person on Saturday mornings




ISW University Committee

  • Jagan Srinivasan -Executive Board member
  • Shiamin Melville - Chair
  • Ashish Cowlagi - Faciliator
  • Atharv Deshpande - Registrar

ISW University Committee 

Regular Meetings- 

For any general inquiries on joining, send an email to iswuniversity@iswonline.org 

Upcoming events

    • 28 Apr 2025
    • 6:15 PM
    • 9 Aug 2025
    • 7:15 PM
    • India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA
    Register

      ISW University & ISW Symphony presents  DANCE classes For fun

    Starts  June 162025 (new Date)   Mondays  Performance INDIA DAY

    We will start practice for India Day on June 16

    $30 for all  sessions plus rehearsal  for ISW Members, and $60 for non members, starting at 6.30 pm
    No Refunds, once classes start

     Choreography by Tanvi Manjrekar & Sakshi Dindore. 

    Become a ISW member here, for a  $25 annual fee.
    For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

    ISW University Team & ISW Symphony


    Shiamin Melville508-353-4316 Chair

     Sarita Deshpande Chair 








    • 15 Jun 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 24 Aug 2025
    • 11:00 AM
    • India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA
    Register

    ISW University   presents  

    "Understanding Artificial Intelligence: From Foundations to Frontiers"

    If you are interested, but not sure, select the option to "attend the first session for free".

    Parents are welcome to stay for the session for free


    Course Overview
    High Schoolers and New Learners/adults
    Duration: 10 Weeks
    Frequency: Weekly, 60-minute session.

    June 15, 22, 29 July 13, 20, 27 Aug 3,10, 17 & 24  Every Sunday

    10 -11 am (summer)  Possible change to Sunday afternoon, based on internal poll with attendees

    Format: Lecture, hands-on activities, group discussions, and a capstone project
    Prerequisites: Basic computer skills; no prior programming experience required Please bring laptop to class (no ipads)

    $100 for all 10 sessions

    TBD possible session September 2025 

    Tutor: Devesh Srivastava, Global AI Expert @ Cisco


    For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

    We would also love to hear back from you on completion, so please fill out the survey

    Ashish Cowlagi 508-845-0035 Advisor for AI
    Atharv Deshpande Registrar
    Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

    Join or renew your membership $25 annual fee  

    • 16 Jun 2025
    • 6:15 PM
    • 4 Aug 2025
    • 7:15 PM
    • India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA
    Register

      ISW University & ISW Symphony presents  DANCE classes For fun

    Starts  June 162025  Mondays until  August 4, 2025

     $30 for all  sessions plus rehearsal  for ISW Members, and $60 for non members, starting at 6.15 pm
    No Refunds, once classes start

     India Day on August 9, 2025

    Dance Classes for 6-17 years,  Choreography by Tanvi Manjrekar  & Sakshi Dindore

    Become a ISW member here, for a  $25 annual fee.
    For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

    ISW University Team & ISW Symphony

    Sarita Deshpande Chair 
    Shiamin Melville508-353-4316 Chair 








    • 24 Jun 2025
    • 9:00 AM
    • 18 Aug 2025
    • 11:00 PM
    • Online
    Register

    ISWU Summer 2025: Need Online Workshops/Tutoring, sign up

    Preparing for the academic year, eight  week session

    One on One Online Tutoring by our Youth for your child in   Spanish, English, Math, Scratch etc

    Summer Session June 24 onwards, any day depending on Tutor and tutee

    (schedule determined by Tutor and parent) 

    Enrollment is open Classes can be selected in the dropdown during registration process. Since classes are online, both tutor and tutee have to be ISW members

     Tutor and Tutee will meet via zoom once a week for weeks sessions. One-on-One or  group classes.

    Cost - $40 for eight sessions at $5 per session ) - ISW member

    A separate registration is required for each subject

    Use ISW membership email id to login.  ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

    We would also love to hear back from you, so please fill out the survey


    LIST OF CLASSES by GRADE 


    Math, English
    Grade (in September 2025)   Subject / Topic of the class
     KG  Arts/Crafts, Bollywood Dance online
     1st  Math, English 
     2nd  Math, English 
     3rd  Intro to French, Intro to Spanish,  Math, English 
     4th  Intro to French, Intro to Spanish,  Arts/Crafts, Bollywood Dance, Math, English
     5th  Intro to French, Intro to Spanish, Arts/Crafts, Coding, Math English
     6th  Intro to French, Intro to Spanish, Speech/Debate, Coding Math, English, Pencil shetching
     7th  Intro to French, Intro to Spanish, Math
     8th   English ELA, Spanish
     9th   English ELA, Spanish


    ISW University Tutoring Team

    Usha Yadav 508-845-0035 Advisor
    Atharv Deshpande Registrar

    Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

    Contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for other grade/subjects

    We typically keep in touch by email or Whatsapp

    • 27 Jun 2025
    • 6:30 PM
    • 17 Jul 2025
    • 8:00 PM
    • zoom only
    Register

    Yash is back by parent request

    ISW University   presents  

    SAT Online Math classes for 9th, 10th & 11 grades for members only. Video needs to be on for online safety reasons
    (new dates) Starting June 27( Friday), July 10, 17, 24, 2025 Thursdays (July 3 closed)
     6.30 - 8.00 pm
    $40 for all 4 sessions. 90 mins 

    TBD possible session starting July 31, August  7 14 & 21,  2025 

    Tutor Yash Chauhan, recent Northeastern Graduate and experienced SAT tutor

    Join or renew your membership $25 annual fee  


    For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

    We would also love to hear back from you on completion, so please fill out the survey

    ISW University Team

    Usha Yadav 508-845-0035 Advisor
    Atharv Deshpande Registrar
    Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316








    • 1 Jul 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • 5 Aug 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA
    Register

      ISW University & ISW Symphony presents  DANCE classes For fun

     Practices in the afternoon

    Starts July 1, Tuesdays  Performance  Date: INDIA DAY August 9
    July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 August 5th (six session)
    Time: one hour between 3 pm -4 pm
    Choreography by Jasman Padam, IYG volunteer.
    Admin: Sandhya Patel 

    No charge for ISW Members, $15 for non ISW members

    Become a ISW member here, for a  $25 annual fee.
    For more information:  iswuniversity@iswonline.org

    ISW University Team & ISW Symphony

    Shiamin Melville508-353-4316 Chair

     Sarita Deshpande Chair 

    • 11 Jul 2025
    • 7:30 PM
    • 8 Aug 2025
    • 8:30 PM
    • India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, Ma
    Register
    ISWU & ISW Symphony Vocal Ensemble Singing for fun

    The ISW Vocal Ensemble invites enthusiastic singers to join us for a special choral performance on India Day (August 9, 2025)!

    We’ll be performing a medley of patriotic songs in an unplugged style, featuring some original pieces written and composed by our volunteers..

    Rehearsals will be held every Friday at 7:30 PM, starting July 11 through August 9 at the India Center. (7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/9).

    If you’d like to be part of this meaningful and musical experience, please register

    Let’s come together and make beautiful music!

    No auditions, Hindi based, no Karaoke

    Venue -India Center, Shrewsbury

    Become an ISW  member $25  annual fee  Its free for members, $30 for non member



    Ages 12-82 years.

    Cost $30 per participant for 6 sessions, free for members

    Program Facilitators:  Sarita Deshpande & Usha Yadav

    • 12 Jul 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • 2 Aug 2025
    • 4:00 PM
    • India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
    • 22
    Register

    ISWU & ISW Sports: Chess Beginners & Intermediate Classes (in person)

    Starting July 12, 2025

    • Sessions - July 12, 19, 26 & August 2 & 16
    • One hour each, 5 sessions, $25 Saturdays
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Open to children above 5, at India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA
    • If more than one registrant per email id, please login again, and register and pay for second registrant
    • Some knowledge of Chess is required for Intermediate.
    • If your child needs you, you should be available and be in next room

      And also, if your child has any medical conditions or allergies, please mention to us

    Thanks to  Sohan Hegde, Chintapallis, Praveen Kumar, Raj Goyal and other volunteers.

    High School Chess Enthusiasts from Tara Chess Academy & IYG

    ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

    We typically keep in touch by whatsapp 
    ISW University and ISW Sports  Team

    Atharva Deshpande  Registrar
    Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316
    Abhijeet Nikte Chair

    Also contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for tutoring  in any  grade/subjects

    • 11 Aug 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • 15 Aug 2025
    • 3:00 PM
    • via zoom
    • 7
    Register

    ISWU Online SCRATCH Programming classes 8 to 11 years, all in the afternoons

    click here for currilculum
    •  Online Session 
    • Every weekday 
    •  August 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
    • One hour each, 2-3 pm , Preferred age 8-11 years
    • Cost:  $25 for 5 sessions
    • If more than one registrant per email id, please login again, and register and pay for second registrant

    Thanks to  Sohan Hegde


    • If more than one registrant per email id, please login again, and register and pay for second registrant

    Thanks to  Sohan Hegde

    ISW Membership can be completed/renewed here.

    We typically keep in touch by whatsapp , zoom link will be sent after registration

    ISW University 
    Atharva Deshpande  Registrar
    Ashish Cowlagi, Facilitator
    Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

    Also contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for tutoring  in any  grade/subjects

    • 24 Aug 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • India Center, 152 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
    • 100
    Register

    *ISWU Heartfulness Meditation Workshop:  Discovering our blissful nature

    We warmly invite everyone to celebrate with ISW's Heartfulness family. Let’s come together for a day of enlightenment, and prosperity! 

    Free for ISW members, $5 for non ISW members.
    ISW Annual  Membership fr $25 can be completed/renewed here.


     Event Highlights: 
     10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Satsang (relaxation and meditation) 
     12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Traditional Lunch 
     1:00 PM – 5:00 PM:  Arun Sehra

    For more info and potuck lunch contact:
    deveshsrivastav@gmail.com
    srivastava.pooja24@gmail.com

    ISWU 

    Atharva Deshpande  Registrar
    Shiamin Melville Chair 508-353-4316

    Also contact: iswuniversity@iswonline.org if you looking for tutoring  in any  grade/subjects

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 One on one Tutoring by HS students
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 CANVA Workshop
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