Tuesday, February 16, 2021
8:30 AM-12:20 PM
https://umich.zoom.us/j/91052244507
Off Campus Location
Africa Week will bring together thought leaders in higher education, industry, and government for a series of discussions on the key issues and opportunities that will shape Africa in the coming decades. Save the dates! Registration will open soon.
Speakers will include:
Mark Schlissel (U-M President)
Susan Collins (U-M Provost)
Vera Songwe (Executive Secretary, UNECA)
Michael Barr (U-M Dean of Public Policy)
F DuBois Bowman (U-M Dean of Public Health)
Andries Coetzee (Director, African Studies Center)
Valeria Bertacco (U-M Vice Provost)
Alec Gallimore (U-M Dean of Engineering)
Patrick Awuah (President, Ashesi University, Ghana)
Steve Ceccio (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, University of Michigan)
Laura Beny (Associate Director, U-M Africa Studies Center)
Joseph Kolars (Associate Dean for U-M Medical School)
Lia Tadesse (Minister of Health, Ethiopia)
Susan D. Page (Ford School of Public Policy, former US Ambassador to South Sudan)
...and more!
Go to http://umafricaweek.org/ for complete conference schedule.
Sponsored by the African Studies Center, the Office of University Development, and the Office of the Vice Provost for Engaged Learning.
Speakers will include:
Mark Schlissel (U-M President)
Susan Collins (U-M Provost)
Vera Songwe (Executive Secretary, UNECA)
Michael Barr (U-M Dean of Public Policy)
F DuBois Bowman (U-M Dean of Public Health)
Andries Coetzee (Director, African Studies Center)
Valeria Bertacco (U-M Vice Provost)
Alec Gallimore (U-M Dean of Engineering)
Patrick Awuah (President, Ashesi University, Ghana)
Steve Ceccio (Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, University of Michigan)
Laura Beny (Associate Director, U-M Africa Studies Center)
Joseph Kolars (Associate Dean for U-M Medical School)
Lia Tadesse (Minister of Health, Ethiopia)
Susan D. Page (Ford School of Public Policy, former US Ambassador to South Sudan)
...and more!
Go to http://umafricaweek.org/ for complete conference schedule.
Sponsored by the African Studies Center, the Office of University Development, and the Office of the Vice Provost for Engaged Learning.
Building: | Off Campus Location |
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Location: | Virtual |
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Event Type: | Conference / Symposium |
Tags: | Africa, African American, African Studies, African Studies Center, Alumni, Virtual |
Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Office of University Development, International Institute, African Studies Center |
Upcoming Dates: |
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 8:30 AM-12:20 PM
Friday, February 19, 2021 8:00-10:50 AM
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