African Studies Program, University of Pittsburgh

Let's Talk Africa! Want to hear the experiences of African women in law? Join the Honorable Ari Tobi-Aiyemo, a retired Nigerian magistrate-judge, to discuss the experiences of the past, present, and future of women in law in Africa. 1-2:30 pm on Feb. 11

It's not too late to enroll! Check out our course listings for the Spring semester covering everything from African Drumming to Human Security.

We wish you a joyous and safe holiday season! Our office will be closed from December 18th to January 4th. We will see you (virtually) in the New Year!

Looking for something fun to do over break? Join our Book Club! Get a free copy of His Only Wife by Peace Adzo Medie on Hoopla!

Exciting news! The African Studies Book Club is back! We will be reading His Only Wife by ASP alumna Peace Adzo Medie. A brilliant scholar and a fierce advocate for women's rights, Medie infuses her debut novel with intelligence and humor. This book is a fun read and a great way to fill your free time over winter break! Register here https://pitt.zoom.us//register/tJwtceyqqDkjE938oPtusaKosKX

Don't forget to join us for today's Let's Talk Africa at 12 pm ET! We will be discussing the crisis in Nigeria and how you can help make a difference. Registration: https://pitt.zoom.us//register/tJIrcuGqpjIjHdfAxq-eIojtcbj

We understand you can't go abroad right now. But let abroad come to you! Check out all of the cool events and opportunities for International Week!

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Don't forget to register for "A Tribute to the Founding Director of the African Studies Program" Please join us to pay tribute to the founding director of the African Studies Program Professor Joseph E.K. Adjaye who passed on in 2019. Professor Adjaye was instrumental in the founding of the African Studies Program at Pitt and served with distinction as its inaugural director from 2001 until his retirement in 2010.... https://pitt.zoom.us//register/tJUkfumvpjgqEtaP0dUWuV6Aj5C

Want to help students gain international experiences abroad? Well, you can do just that! We have launched a campaign to fundraise for the Joseph K. Adjaye Endowed Scholarship Fund! These funds will be used to support students that wish to study in Africa but are currently financially unable to do so. It is more imperative than ever that students gain these experiences. Please consider joining our campaign. No donation is too small! ... https://engage.pitt.edu/project/22742