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New publications on African security, territoriality

New books on Africa, territoriality, security

Several forthcoming publications will disseminate themes and ideas explored at two CAS-sponsored conferences.  Discussions from a 2009 conference will be reflected in two volumes entitled…

Fasilades castle in Gondar, Ethiopia

Ethiopia Study Abroad to target STEM, Undergraduates

A new May Session study abroad program will introduce students to the development field, in the rich and complex environment of Ethiopia.  Partnerships with two Ethiopian universities, Addis…

OSU students outside Makerere University classroom

Uganda Global May Study Abroad

Seventeen OSU students from diverse majors traveled through Uganda this May, observing its history, culture, and the lives of its citizens through the lens of human security. Students majoring in…

Model African Union team at Washington Summit

Model African Unions take root in Columbus

In her first year as CAS's second year student assistant, Darby O'Donnell discovered the National Model African Union online and thought it would be fun for OSU to participate.  Three years…

CIHS Model African Union in session

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…

Dr. Robert Agunga

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…

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Center for African Studies receives grant 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…

Center for African Studies accepting the Yoruba gift.

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. The fund was…

Kelechi Kalu

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 Kelechi Kalu as the next Associate Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs at Ohio State…