Department of Anthropology

African Studies Committee

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The African Studies Committee is an informal group of students, staff, and faculty at Western Oregon University who are interested in Africa and African Studies. The committee encourages teaching and scholarship on Africa, with the goal of educating the campus and local community about Africa. The committee provides information about resources at Western Oregon University, including faculty and staff members with expertise in African studies, study abroad programs, internships, course offerings, and films. The committee also seeks funding to expand African studies resources and organizes campus and local community events pertaining to Africa. In addition, the committee supports faculty and student research on Africa and facilitates dissemination of research through the regularly held lectures and seminars.

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Members

Isidore Lobnibe, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Vivian Amantana, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Robin Smith, Professor of Anthropology
Kit Andrews, Associate Professor of English
Diane Baxter, Professor of Music
Nicole Engel Allen, Student
Christine Ferris, Adjunct Instructor of French
Wangeci "Margaret" Gatimu, Associate Professor of Education
Ligali Harruna, Student
Michele Price, Director of Study Abroad and International Exchanges
Gwenda Rice, Professor of Education
Narasingha "Ram" Sil, Professor of History
Darryl Thomas, Associate Professor of Dance
Courtney Doss, Student
Jaime Lopez Pinedo, Student
Luis Rosa, Director, Student Health and Counseling Center
Kristel Skaltelstad, Student
Sarah G, Student
Emily Plec, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Elisa Maroney, Associate Professor of Special Education
Conner M Rapkoch, Student

If you want to join the African Studies Committee, send an email to Isidore Lobnibe at lobnibei@wou.edu

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Recent Research at WOU

Conner M Rapkoch completed an IE3 Global Internship in South Africa last spring. He writes eloquently of his work and experiences there, and has invited us to share this story with our readers.

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Courses on Africa

ANTH 380D: Africa (offered every year)
ENG 407: West African Literature
ENG 441: West African Literature
GEOG 432D: Geography of Africa
HST 426D: West Africa: Democracy & Dictatorships
HST 427D: East Africa: Democracy & Dictatorships
SOC 434D: African-American Studies: Social Issues, Social Movements

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Upcoming Events

The Salem Film Festival, which runs from April 21 to 23, is showing a number of African movies, including Lost Boys of Sudan and Moolaade.Check the web site for more information

Click here for old events

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Study Abroad Opportunities

Western Oregon University has currently two study abroad programs in Ghana.

A semester long program that is offered through our consortia partners AHA International and Northwest Council on Study Abroad.

And a shorter term program through our partner the Cooperative Center on Study Abroad.

Please contact Michele Price, Director of Study Abroad and International Exchanges.

Michele V. Price, Director
Study Abroad and International Exchanges
Western Oregon University
APSC 501
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
Tel. 503 838-8493
FAX 503 838-8435

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Africa in Hamersly Library

Coming soon.

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Africa in the News

The Forgotten of Africa, Wasting Away in Jails Without Trial By Michael Wines was published on the front page of the New York Times, Sunday edition of November 6, 2005

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MAILING LIST

To receive notice of upcoming African Studies Committee meetings and activities, send an email to Isidore Lobnibe at lobnibei@wou.edu with the message "Please add me to the African_studies_committee mailing list". Include your name and email.

Links

Coming soon.

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