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UMBC Student Delegates at the Model African Union Summit

Professor Chuku leads student delegation at Model AU

Professor Gloria Chuku led a ten-student delegation to the 14th Model African Union summit February 17-21, 2016 in Washington, DC. Sarah Agarrat, Micahyas Akama, Ayodele Daniel, Yenin Gnaka, Maada...

Posted: February 23, 2016, 2:25 PM

Mary Akaras Scholarship Book Award for $500

Scholarship Book Award for $500

Mary Akaras Scholarship Book Award  Call for nominations The Dresher Center for the Humanities seeks nominations for students eligible to receive the Mary Akaras Scholarship Book Award...

Posted: February 22, 2016, 12:40 PM

Coffee & Conversation with the Department of Africana Chair

What Can You Do With a Degree in Africana Studies?

Come and enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee with  Dr. Tyson King-Meadows, Chair of Africana Studies,  Thursday February 18, 2016,  12:30pm – 2:00pm at Au Bon Pain located in the Commons. ...

Posted: February 16, 2016, 5:00 PM

Problem Solving in the Urban Black Community

AFST 385/ AFST POLI 340

 AFST 385/POLI 340 SEATS STILL AVAILABLE Problem-Solving in the Urban Black Community AFST 385/POLI 340 Instructor(s) Dr. Tyson King-Meadows Meets Wednesday 4:30pm - 7:00pm...

Posted: February 1, 2016, 3:26 PM

Black Ethnic Identity and Immigration

Black Culture, Africana Studies, African, Identity

BLACK ETHNIC IDENTITY AND IMMIGRATION  Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM UC Bldg Rm 310 Christina Greer, Associate Professor, Political Science, Fordham University There has...

Posted: January 28, 2016, 9:59 AM

Spring Course: 20th Century Black Literature

AFST/ENGL 261

There are still seats available in AFST/ENGL 261: 20th Century Black Lit, a comparative approach to African and African American literatures. Register now for Spring 2016!

Posted: January 4, 2016, 5:43 PM

Welcome Reception Sept. 17, 2015, Fine Arts bldg rm 559 4:pm

Department of Africana Studies

Dear Students, Staff, Faculty, and Friends of the Department of Africana Studies, To celebrate the beginning of another exciting year in AFST at UMBC, I invite you to attend the 2015 Welcome...

Posted: September 14, 2015, 1:55 PM

Dear White People: Film Screening and Conversation

Humanities Forum

Humanities Forum Kimberly Moffitt, Dresher Center fellow and associate professor of American studies, UMBC Damon Turner, adjunct professor in Africana studies, UMBC and PhD Candidate in African...

Posted: September 10, 2015, 12:46 PM

POSITION FILLED - THANK YOU FOR APPLYING

Department of Africana Studies

Department of Africana Studies Fine Arts Building – Rm 535 South Job Announcement   Job Summary: Individual will perform a wide variety of responsible office support and administrative...

Posted: August 26, 2015, 12:29 PM