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Syracuse University graduate student uses education as a tool to rebuild African communities
Syracuse University graduate student uses education as a tool to rebuild African communities March 31, 2009Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Fifteen years ago, David Mwambari was a normal 13-year-old, anticipating his weeklong Easter break from school in his hometown, Butare, Rwanda. War had…
Syracuse University’s Africa Initiative to host statewide conference April 3 and 4
Syracuse University’s Africa Initiative to host statewide conference April 3 and 4March 24, 2009Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu The Africa Initiative in Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences will host the 33rd Annual New York Africa Studies Association (NYASA) Conference, “Reconstruction, Peace…
Syracuse University’s Africa Initiative presents discussions on effect of U.S. policy on ‘terrorism’ in Algeria, Somalia
Syracuse University’s Africa Initiative presents discussions on effect of U.S. policy on ‘terrorism’ in Algeria, SomaliaFebruary 09, 2009Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Syracuse University’s Africa Initiative will present “Focus on the Fabrication of Terrorism in Algeria and Somalia,” Thursday, Feb. 19, from 3-5:30…
African American artisans exhibit at CFAC
SU News Services(315) 443-3784 Through March 7, the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) will exhibit the work of three artists whose works were featured on HGTV’s “Modern Masters: African American Artisans” program in 2003: Espi Frazier, Hermon Futrell and David…
Symposium will focus on Obama Administration’s Africa policy
Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 Two days after President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office, Syracuse University will present “Obama and Africa: Which Way?” a multidisciplinary symposium sponsored by the Africa Initiative in the Department of African American Studies in SU’s…
Syracuse University symposium will focus on Obama Administration’s Africa policy
Syracuse University symposium will focus on Obama Administration’s Africa policyJanuary 14, 2009Judy Holmesjlholmes@syr.edu Two days after President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office, Syracuse University will present “Obama and Africa: Which Way?” a multidisciplinary symposium sponsored by the Africa…
National Institutes of Health recognizes SU’s Cowart for leadership in eliminating health disparities in African Americans
National Institutes of Health recognizes SU’s Cowart for leadership in eliminating health disparities in African AmericansJanuary 13, 2009Michele Barrettmibarret@syr.edu The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health recently honored pioneers across the country and their best…
Frontiers of Science Lecture to explore ecosystems, economics in African savanna
Judy Holmes(315) 443-2201 Syracuse University’s Fall 2008 Frontiers of Science Lecture Series will conclude on Wednesday, Nov. 12, with “Ecosystems and Economics in the African Savanna,” presented by Mark Ritchie, biology professor in SU’s College of Arts and Sciences. The…
Whitman School holds “Africa: The Untapped Market” to launch new Africa Business Program
Amy Mehringer(315) 3834 The Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University will launch its new Africa Business Program with a half-day of events and discussions, “Africa: The Untapped Market,” on Oct. 17. The day begins at 10:45 a.m. in Room…
African American and Latino alumni return to campus Sept. 25-28 as ‘Coming Back Together’ celebrates 25 years
African American and Latino alumni return to campus Sept. 25-28 as ‘Coming Back Together’ celebrates 25 years September 12, 2008Sara Millersemortim@syr.edu Twenty-five years ago this fall, a special reunion weekend took shape that celebrates the pride and dignity of African…