Two Sessions Provide Opportunities to Learn about Research, Service in Africa

The Center for African Studies will host two informal sessions focused on building relationships in Africa for faculty and students interested in participating in research, teaching and service in Africa by faculty and students who have done so.

“These discussions about building relationships with Africa and strategies for overcoming barriers are important for the Duquesne community as we follow the University’s Strategic Plan to strengthen our ties in Africa and with the Spiritans there,” said Dr. Gerald Boodoo, director of the Center for African Studies.

The following sessions will be presented from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Union’s Africa Room, with a question-and-answer session afterward:

• Monday, Sept. 29, Akwaaba! Engaging Ghana: Experiences and Opportunities
  Dr. Joseph Sheehan, assistant professor of music; Terra Merkey, music librarian, Gumberg Library; Boodoo; and students
• Tuesday, Nov. 4 Habari ya Afya: Building Relationships for Collaborations with Tanzania
  Dr. Jaime Munoz, chair and professor of occupational therapy; Dr. Anne Marie Hansen, assistant professor of occupational therapy; and students.

Light refreshments will be served, so RSVPs are requested.