It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Jane Singh, a cherished lecturer in the Department of Ethnic Studies at UC Berkeley. A dedicated scholar, she earned her PhD in South and Southeast Asian Studies in 1990, with a dissertation titled Echoes of Revolution: The Role of Literature in the Gadar Movement. Professor Singh was deeply committed to exploring South Asian identity and immigrant experiences in America, significantly contributing through her research, teaching, and mentorship. She served as the coordinating editor of South Asians in North America: An Annotated and Selected Bibliography (1988), an important resource in the field. Her course, South Asian American Historical and Contemporary Social Issues, was integral to the curriculum, profoundly influencing students and colleagues alike. From 1983 to 1990, she led the NEH-funded project "Expressions of Ethnic Identity: The South Asian Immigrant Experience in the United States," which supported programs and an exhibit on South Asian immigrants. Professor Singh's scholarship and dedication have left a lasting impact on the academic community. She will be greatly missed by her students, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
August 22, 2024