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Calendar of Local Events: Focus on Africa Jan 20 - 24th: Visiting Delegations from Addis Ababa & Gondar Universities ___________________ Feb 13: "China-Africa Trade & Investment Relations" Dr. Moses Kiggundu, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University. noon-1:30 Gerlach Hall 375. details ___________________ Feb 21 - 24th: Model African Union Summit, Washington DC/Howard University. ___________________ March 1: "Magic and Mysticism as Forms of Religious Experience in African Society and Culture". Dr. Jacob Olupona, Harvard University. 4:30 Thompson Library Room 165. more ___________________ March 7: Market Imaginary film screening & discussion, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.; Wexner Film Theatre.     About CAS The Center for African Studies disseminates knowledge and promotes inquiry about Africa throughout the university, the city, the state, and the nation. more

 

Second Annual Model African Union with Columbus International High School

The Second Annual Model African Union Simulation for Ohio high school students was held on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Columbus International High School. It provided over 80 students from 8 schools an opportunity to step into the shoes of African Ambassadors, and engage with African issues in an innovative way. more

Dr. Robert Agunga to lead Center for African Studies

Dr. Robert Agunga, Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education and Leadership (ACEL) in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, has been appointed as the new Director for the Center for African Studies. more

Center for African Studies receives grant from U.S. State Department for academic collaboration, study abroad in Ethiopia

 The Ohio State University Center for African Studies has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to increase academic collaboration and faculty exchange and support for a new study abroad program with two Ethiopian universities. more

Yoruba Club 21 supports Owomoyela Yoruba Studies Fund

Yoruba Club 21, a Columbus-based socio-cultural group for people of Yoruba descent from Nigeria, has donated $15,000 to the Owomoyela Yoruba Studies Fund at The Ohio State University. more

CAS Director to Become New Associate Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs.

Vice Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs William Brustein has selected Dr. Kelechi Kalu as the next Associate Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs at Ohio State. more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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