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Dr. J. Lorand Matory delivers Owomoyela Yoruba Studies lecture
“Marx, Freud and the Gods of the Yoruba Atlantic: European Social Theory and the Real-Life ‘Fetish’” was the topic of the 3rd annual Oyekan Owomoyela Yoruba Studies lecture on March 13th.…
IT, Study Abroad exchange with Ethiopia
November and December saw a flurry of exchange between OSU two partner universities in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa University and the University of Gondar. Dr. Yemataw Wondie, from the President’s…
End Ebola Now Initiative Raises $6000
On November 7th, a unique coalition of community and campus groups, including the Center for African Studies, held a music benefit, “Voices to End Ebola” at the Ohio Union. Diaspora civic…
Agricultural Extension Conference
Over 75 participants from across the US, Africa, and beyond gathered at OSU in late October to discuss the role of agricultural extension in achieving food security throughout the continent. The…
Yoruba Classes are Back
Yoruba is spoken by 30 million West Africans, in Nigeria as well as in Togo, Benin, and Sierra Leone. It is also spoken by millions in the Diaspora, in Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago…
CAS to host Extension Africa 2014 Conference
The Center for African Studies (CAS) and partnering departments will host an international conference October 20th and 21st, 2014 on Agricultural Extension and Food Security in Africa. The…
Ethiopian Field Study program debuts
Twelve OSU students with diverse backgrounds traveled to Ethiopia this May through a new study abroad program. Supported by a grant from the State Department Bureau of Educational and…
African Discussion Forum Launched
A forum for conversations about issues of importance to Africa, recently organized by a group of OSU students, faculty, and staff, held its first session on October 11th in Hale Hall. Remarks by Dr…
Study Abroad Information Sessions for many African Programs
2014 will feature a wide variety of Ohio State sponsored programs in Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. You can learn more about individual or all Africa…