Boston University’s African Studies Center celebrates sixty years of work, research and promotion of African studies across the disciplines.

Friday, March 21: Reception at 6:30 pm, Dinner at 7 pm. Keynote: James Pritchett, Director, African Studies Program, Michigan State University. Music: Albino Mbie. 

Saturday, March 22: Conference “Africa Rising? The Role of African Studies in the 21st Century” begins at 12:30 pm.

FULL PROGRAM HERE

Public parking is available for $10 (after 3:00 pm) at the Kenmore Lot (O) on 549 Commonwealth Ave.

Also, consider attending the Department of African American Studies’ conference ”African American Music in World Culture: Art as Refuge and Strength in the Global Struggle for Freedom Conference”. Events and panels begin March 17 until March 22. More information and a full program: http://sites.bu.edu/afammusicworldculture/.

Highlights will include a free concert by Deedee Bridgewater. More information here: http://www.bu.edu/arts/calendar/?eid=148969

Join us to celebrate our history and help us consider our future!

March 2014 Africa @ BU Events

March 1 to April 8 West African Women’s Empowerment: Burkina Faso Over Four Decades

March 8 (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) Opening Reception for West African Women’s Empowerment

March 17 to March 22 African American Music in World Culture: Art as Refuge and Strength in the Global Struggle for Freedom Conference

March 19 (6:00 – 8:30 pm) Primetime: A Conversation with Two Prime Ministers (African Presidential Center)

March 21 (6:30 to 9:30 pm) Celebrating 60 Years Banquet

March 22 (12:30 to 4:30 pm)  Conference: Africa Rising? The Role of African Studies in the 21st Century

March 28 to 29 Annual Graduate Student Conference in African Studies