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April 8 - 13, 2006


Celebrating Africa Week

The African Students Association and Association of MPA Students invite students, faculty and staff to celebrate the beauty and diversity of African cultures. Events for the week will include:

Event Date Time Location Description
Bike Ride Benefiting MUnity
April 8
TBA
TBA
All proceeds go toward funding children's education in Rawanda and South Africa
African Art Display
April 10-14
All Week

Ellis Library

A display sponsored by the MU Museum of Art & Archaeology
Brown Bag Lecture
April 10
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
210 Middlebush
Christopher Okonkwo, assistant professor in the Department of English will deliver a lecture on African Literature and other topics.
African Culture Fest, Kick-Off Celebration and Benefit for Zimbabwean Women
April 10
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Mark Twain Ballroom, Memorial Union
Join your MU family as it kicks-off festivities for the week and supports a worthy cause.
Brown Bag Lecture
April 11
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
117 GCB
Tola Olu Pearce, associate professor in the Department of Sociology, will deliver a lecture on African women in decision making.
Movie Night and Discussion
April 11
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Gaines Oldham Black Culture Center
Watch State of Denial then join Sam Bullington, assistant professor in the Department of Geology and the Department of Women's Studies, for a post-film discussion.
African student panel and reception
April 12
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Walt Disney Room, Memorial Union
Enjoy an informatice debate and refreshments.
MSA and GCP Movie Night
April 12
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Jesse Wrench Auditorium, Memorial Union
Watch The Gardner.
Brown Bag Lecture
April 13
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
206 Middlebush
Abdullahi Ibrahim, associate professor in the Department of History, will deliver a lecture on African Literature and other topics.
Taste of Africa Farewell Feast
April 13
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Gaines Oldham Black Culture Center
Finish of the week with a taste of authentic African Cuisine.

For more information, e-mail Jennifer Jones.