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Join our student @astrorrachel tomorrow as she takes over our Instagram and gives us a peek into working w/ ASC outreach. Rachel was born and raised in Chicago, and is currently an undergraduate junior at the Pardee School of Global Studies and Kilachand Honors College. She has taken 2 years of Swahili, and following a summer studying in Zanzibar, Rachel is now excited to continue her studies in International Relations and Public Health. http://ift.tt/2dZCwee
Celebrate the Fulbright-Hays Act September 21st with the ASC!
2016 marks the 55th anniversary of the Fulbright-Hays Act. The Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act, commonly referred to as the Fulbright-Hays Act, was enacted by the 87th U.S. Congress on September 21, 1961. Senator J. William Fulbright and Representative Wayne Hays introduced the legislation, which represents the basic charter for U.S. government-sponsored educational and cultural exchange. Tweet, Instagram, or Facebook your photos from your Fulbright-Hays adventure and help spread the word about this important legislation that turns 55 September 22st!
We’re working on our greetings in preparation for the start of the school year and thought it would be fun to reproduce one of our favorite posters from the 1980′s. Can you identify every language on both editions?!
If you’re interested in an African language, Africa related classes or concentration minor, study abroad, scholarships, or just love to eat, drink, and network, come greet the academic year with us! Friday September 9th, 3-5pm. 232 Bay State Road, room 505!
The End of an Epoch - Joanne Hart Retires
We can’t simply say that this is a change in an era, or a change in personnel. The African Studies Center has experienced an epochal shift with the retirement of longtime Program Administrator, Joanne Hart. Joanne served in that role for 41 years, working with five directors (John Harris, Allen Hoben, James McCann, James Pritchett, James McCann again, and finally Timothy Longman) and a whole host of students. In total, Joanne worked for Boston University for forty-six years. She recalled recently how nervous she was when she first started at African Studies, not really knowing what to expect and never having managed something called “a grant” before. Having been part of many successful grant applications since, she told the revelers at a retirement toast she will miss the people of the center most, her second home. Many alumni and current students fondly recalled that Joanne was especially appreciated as the go-to person whenever they needed information or help with just about anything. Her legacy will certainly live on, as James McCann commented, “Joanne organized and was key player in continuity in physical space --from 10 Lenox St to 125 BSR, to 270 BSR, to 232 BSR. What was remarkable in each move was the continuity in our spiritual translation to new space with pieces of art, symbols of our engagement with Africa (our famous askari whose mirror-eye gaze protects us all), our c. 1955 South African artist's pen and ink, our communal, commensal sites and like no other in the United States - shared by generations of African scholars, students, and visitors. It has been our home and Joanne was the force majeur that conveyed that spirit. It endures…” Already, in the few days since her retirement became official, I have fielded surprised inquiries from the delivery men and women, and numerous office personnel across campus. Joanne has been synonymous with the Center for so long there will be a long period of adjustment for everyone. In 2013, Joanne was awarded the John S. Perkins Award for Distinguished Service and was honored at an award ceremony and reception in the Metcalf Trustee Ballroom, 1 Silber Way. It was an elegant evening with numerous faculty, students and family members in attendance, celebrating Joanne’s important contributions toward the goals of Boston University. Due to the recentness of this celebration Joanne eschewed another for her retirement, but I am sure she would enjoy hearing from alumni, community members, past visiting scholars and faculty. Joanne can be reached at [email protected].
The strong afternoon sun with little wind has got everyone feeling a little sleepy today. #Zanzibar #everydayafrica #OurBUAfrica #AfricanSummer http://ift.tt/29RFJGV
