Center for the Study of
Hindu Traditions (CHiTra)
104 Anderson Hall
PO Box 117410
Gainesville FL 32611-7410
Telephone: (352) 392-1625
Email: vasu@ufl.edu
International Connections
Collaborative Ventures
Joining hands with the only other program of its kind, the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, CHiTra and Oxford are exploring several collaborative ventures. Oxford graduates taught courses at the University of Florida in Fall 2005 and Spring 2006.
Dr. Ravi Gupta (Oxford DPhil 2004) taught two courses in Fall 2005 and Dr. Ken Valpey (Oxford DPhil 2004) is teaching isn Spring and Fall 2006.
About the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
The principal aim of the Centre, founded in 1997, is the study of Hindu culture, religion, languages, literature, philosophy, history, arts, and society, in all periods and in all parts of the world. All Hindu traditions are included.
The Centre works closely with Oxford University to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and excellence.
About the Center for Khmer Studies
The Center for Khmer Studies' mission is to promote research, teaching, and public service in the social sciences, arts and humanities, as they relate to Cambodia.
