ASC Hosts Networking and Fundraising Workshop
The African Studies Center Diaspora Studies Initiative (DSI) held a workshop on network and fundraising issues.
ASC Hosts African Diaspora and Governance Symposium
The African Studies Center co-hosted the first ever African Diaspora and Governance Symposium at Boston University on November 5, 2016.
FMHT: Justin Gest on White Working Class Politics
Author and Professor Justin Gest discussed the politics of the white working class in relation to immigration and inequality.
GEGI Hosts Launch of UNCTAD Report
The launch included a workshop entitled “Developmental Financial Institutions in the Global South.”
GEGI: Is FLAR Latin America’s Answer to the IMF?
GEGI Assistant Director William Kring discussed the Latin American Reserve Fund as an answer to the IMF.
Kendhammer Discusses Islam and Democracy in Northern Nigeria
The discussion focused on the role of Islam and democracy in law and government in Northern Nigeria.
Asian Studies Hosts Fall 2016 Reception
The event, which was organized in collaboration with the student group Asian Studies Initiative at Boston University (ASIABU), was filled with food, fun, and classical Chinese dancing.
GEGI Holds Annual Retreat
The retreat included planning for the upcoming year and discussion of two papers the initiative is currently working on for UNCTAD.
African Studies Center Hosts Reception
The African Studies Center held a reception to welcome faculty, students and friends back to campus.
Workshop Examines Scholarship on Islam in Digital Realm
The Institute for the Study of Muslim Societies and Civilizations hosted a recent workshop examining activism, advocacy and scholarship on Islam in the digital realm.
Latin American Studies Hosts Fall Reception
Students, faculty, and friends of the Latin American Studies program filled the Pardee School to enjoy Latin American food and music.
ASC Hosts “Africa @BU” Celebration
The African Studies Center kicked off the 2016-17 academic year with the “Africa @BU” celebration.
CURA Hosts Chinese Delegation for Talk on Religious Extremism
The Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs hosted the group of scholars for a discussion on religious extremism.
LASP Hosts Mexico’s Consul General
The event included a Skype call with members of the Colectivo Comunitario de Fotografia of San Pablo del Monte.
Center for Study of Europe Hosts Talk on Brexit
The discussion focused on how the result of the referendum will affect the future of both the United Kingdom and Europe.
LASP Faculty Attends LASA International Congress
The Latin American Studies Association held their International Congress in New York City.
ASC Offers Course for Public Health Students
The class emphasizes Swahili language useful in conducting fieldwork and surveys, as well as cultural specific notions of health.
CFLP, ASC Host Workshop on Land Mortgage
The workshop aimed at achieving a human-centered view of expanding rural financialization.
BUCSA Hosts Asian Women Leaders Forum
The forum featured leaders from India, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan.
CSA to Host Asian Women Leaders Forum
The forum will feature leaders in writing, feminism, cultural anthropology and art.