Sponsored by Wayne State University's Detroit Council for World Affairs (DCWA), in the College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs, and BBK, an international business advisory firm, the event and dinner is free and open to the general public.

Ganguly, a Rabindranath Tagore Chair in Indian Cultures and Civilizations at Indiana University in Bloomington, will be speaking on "South Asian Economic Developments and U.S. Policy."

The purpose of DCWA is to promote a deeper understanding of international issues, as well as Detroit's role in a changing world, by providing members with a non-partisan, nation-wide forum for informed dialogue, analysis and debate. DCWA enriches local education, encourages a climate for long-term economic development, offers opportunities for exciting study trips, and enhances individuals' lives by accessing new, distinctive ideas and cultural perspectives.

BBK, established in 1977, provides financial and operational services that enhance the growth, profits and stability of its clients. BBK has over 100 professionals throughout the United States and Europe, and has completed more than 1,000 engagements for a variety of clients, including Fortune 500 corporations, mid-sized companies, financial institutions, law firms and private equity firms.

For more information about this event, the second of a three-part series on South Asian politics and economics, and to confirm your attendance, call (313) 577-8270, e-mail ap0606@wayne.edu. Further information about this series and upcoming events, visit www.pcs.wayne.edu.

Wayne State University is a premier institution of higher education offering more than 350 academic programs through 12 schools and colleges to more than 33,000 students in metropolitan Detroit.