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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…
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 United…
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…
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…