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Africa Week webinar discusses decolonizing knowledge

Katia Faroun | Features Editor 09/17/2020 When discussing colonization, most people think of Christopher Columbus and the conquest of land and people. But there’s another consequence rarely mentioned, but just as significant: the colonization of knowledge. Oyeronke Oyewumi took the Zoom podium on Tuesday to explore the topics of knowledge, gender and language with the Duquesne community. One of three events of this year’s virtual … Continue reading Africa Week webinar discusses decolonizing knowledge

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Duquesne hosts annual Africa Week to celebrate unique culture

Kellen Stepler | Staff Writer 09/20/2018 The Duquesne community was invited to the 4th annual Africa Week, sponsored by the Center of African Studies. Students, faculty and staff were invited to a three-day event to learn more about African cultures and perspectives. “Africa Week originated with the Center of African Studies to make the campus community more aware of the continent and the center’s programs,” … Continue reading Duquesne hosts annual Africa Week to celebrate unique culture

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Duquesne celebrates third annual Africa Week

Sairah Aslam | Staff Writer 11/02/17 Africa Week took place recently on the Bluff. Hosted and organized by the Center of African Studies and the Union of African Students, among other groups, the three-part program showcased events geared toward engaging the politically inclined, the college consumer and even the casual observer mildly interested in diversity. The third annual celebration of Africa began with a seminar … Continue reading Duquesne celebrates third annual Africa Week

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Africa Week back at DU, includes talk on organic farming

Megan Garrett | Staff Writer As part of Duquesne’s annual Africa Week, the university hosted an event Tuesday evening meant to raise awareness of the agricultural difficulties facing developing African countries and to discuss possible solutions. Plaxedes Chitiyo, an assistant professor of environmental education in the Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, was the primary speaker at the event, which was titled “Certified Organic … Continue reading Africa Week back at DU, includes talk on organic farming

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Inaugural Africa Week crosses borders

By Sydnie Pennington | The Duquesne Duke The Center for African Studies treated students and faculty to a cultural immersion experience during the inaugural “Africa Week.” The week’s events included educational opportunities for those who wanted to learn more about the many countries and customs of Africa, as well as traditional food and entertainment. Director of the Center for African Studies, Gerald Boodoo, said Africa … Continue reading Inaugural Africa Week crosses borders

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