Center for African Studies

Synonyms: 
African Studies
AfSP
African Studies Program

2025 African Language Teachers Association (ALTA) Conference

Subtitle: 
African Languages Across Disciplines, Professions, and Communities
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 04/10/2025 - 08:45 to Sat, 04/12/2025 - 18:00

The African Language Teachers Association (ALTA) is a professional organization that works to promote the teaching of, and research in, African languages and cultures. ALTA’s annual conferences provide an avenue for teachers, researchers, students, and other stakeholders in the field to meet and share their research, experiences, and best practices while finding ways to improve and promote the teaching of African languages.

Location: 
O'Hara Student Center Dining Room & William Pitt Union
Contact Person: 
Filipo Lubua
Contact Email: 
lubua@pitt.edu

Celebrate Africa Festival - Main Festival

Subtitle: 
African Diaspora
Presenter: 
Center for African Studies
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 09/19/2025 - 10:00 to 17:00

The Celebrate Africa Festival brings students, faculty, and staff together with the vibrant African diaspora community in Pittsburgh. There is food, song & dance, artisans, children's activities, and more! It is a wonderful opportunity to engage with the diversity of Africa and the Pittsburgh community, as well as network with local African organizations and businesses.

Location: 
Posvar Patio
Contact Person: 
Susan Ngbabare
Contact Phone: 
412-383-4289
Contact Email: 
SMN63@pitt.edu

Bridging Borders for Health: Empowering Cancer Awareness Through US-Nigeria Partnerships

Presenter: 
Dr. Oge Ilegbune
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 03/24/2025 - 12:30 to 13:30

Join the Global TEACH Project for a special guest lecture with Dr. Oge Ilegbune, the Medical Director of Lakeshore Cancer Center in Lagos, Nigeria! In-person and Zoom attendance are available.

Zoom registration: https://pitt.zoom.us/meeting/register/-eyxETWRRvSU5DlcPr3sJA

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall

Risk Assessment Strategies for Studying Abroad: Practical Advice for Trans, Queer, and 2SLGBTQIA+ Students - Part 2

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 03/28/2025 - 16:00 to 17:00

Are you in the Trans, Queer, or 2SLGBTQIA+ community and want to travel abroad? Are you a student, faculty, or staff member in these communities who has traveled abroad previously? Join us for our second discussion on traveling abroad and risk assessment, where we will discuss how the University conducts risk-assessment on behalf of students and share ways we navigate safety as individuals.

Refreshments provided!

Location: 
802 William Pitt Union

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