THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Hosts a Faculty Seminar At The University of Ghana Legon Theme: GHANA CALLS Date: June 11, 2018 June 15, 2018 Subthemes: Economics, Development, and Governance African Diaspora Teaching Africa African Art, Image, and Literature Africa and the United States FREE Registration and Participation Come network, establish professional contacts, and explore research and other international opportunities Venues: Institute of African Studies (Opening Ceremony) International Programmes Office - International House WEB DuBois Memorial Center (Special Community Forum) For additional information contact email calstategha@gmail.com or call 050-298-9288 Sponsored by: California State University Office of International Programs University of Ghana-Legon sponsors: the International Programmes Office, the Institute of African Studies, and the School of Arts
Monday: 11 of June 9:00 9:15 9:15 10:15 Drum Welcome & Registration Opening Ceremony: Welcome Dean of introduce Pro Vice Chancellor Rose Walls introduce USA Ambassador Leo Van Cleve introduce CSU Vice Chancellor Institute of African Studies Nketia Hall 10:15 11:00 Short Address University of Ghana Executive: The Importance of International Collaborations & Research Session I 11:00 12:30 Our Past/Our Future CSU International Programs: Ghana Rose Walls & Leo Van Cleve moderate Prof. Irene Odotei CSU Student Alesia Miles & UG student Elorm Nuwordu 12:30-12:45 Session II 12:45 1:45 1:45-2:00 2:00 4:00 4:00 4:15 Session III 4:15-4:45 4:45-5:45 5:45 Shuttle to University of Ghana Guest Centre Lunch at Guest Centre Shuttles to Theme - Teaching Africa Panel Presentation: David Bowen, Kenneth Curtis, Dr. Samuel Ntewusu & Professor Martin Ajei Cocoa / Sobolo Break Networking, Funding & Book Exchange US Embassy : Fulbright Funding Opportunities- Mya Parker Networking & Book Exchange at The Arts Garden Shuttle to Yir Lodge Shuttles to Hotel School of Arts
Tuesday: 12 of June Session IV 9:00 11:00am 11:00 11:15 Session V Topic 11:15 1:15 1:15 1:30 1:30 2:30 2:30 2:45 2:45 4:45 Theme Economics, Development & Governance Suzanne Scheld, Tiffany Jones, Fay Mitchell- Brown Dr. Caesar Atuire, Dr. Eric Obodai Torto Cocoa/Coffee/ water Break Theme : African Art, Image & Literature Professor Esi Sutherland-Addy, Professor Kodzo Gavua Douglas Taylor, Peri Klemm Shuttles to meal site Lunch @ Yiri Lodge Shuttles Return Theme - African Diaspora Mtafiti Imar, Emmanuel A. Iyiegbuniwe Dr. Bwen Amakye, Dr. Cyrelene Amoah-Boarmpong & Dr. Nana Yaw Sarpong Wednesday: 13 of June Day in Central Region of Ghana Thursday: 14 of June Central Region of Ghana and return to Accra
1:30pm- 2:15 2:15-3:00 Free Shuttle from to Dubois Center in Cantonments, Accra Tour of DuBois Center 3:00 4:00 pm 4:00 6:00pm 6:00 7:30 Round Table Theme: Africa and the United States Vipin Gupta Dr. Mjiba Frehiwot, Dr. Michael Kpess-Whhyte US Embassy guest speaker & CSU alumni Roberto Quiroz Dinner Reception (Invited Guests: US Embassy Public Relations staff & African Diasporas ) DuBois Center 7:45pm Friday: 15 of June Return to campus 9:00 9:15 9:30 10:30 10:30-11:00 Closing Panel Meaning of the week Professor Richard Marcus Professor Kodzo Gavua Elsie Gaisie - Ahaibu Recognition & Appreciation Walls & Van Cleve
California State University - Ghana Center (Invitation to a 3 day seminar - June 11, 12 and 14, 2018). Themes are as follows: Teaching Africa; Economics, Development and Governance; African Art, Image and Literature; African Diaspora; and Africa at the United States. Venue: International House, University of Ghana Name:. Email address. Phone number. Department.. Please pick the days you will be able to attend. Day 1 (June 11) Teaching Africa Day 2 (June 12) Economics, Development and Governance; African Art, Image and Literature; and African Diaspora. Day 3 (June 14) Africa and the United States (Panel at WEB DuBois Center- Free Shuttle from to Dubois Center in Cantonments, Accra) Break snacks and lunches are free of charge for participants who pre- register by May 31 st! Email form to: calstategha@gmail.com or drop at the California Ghana Center office 1 st floor of International House, room 14 Thank you.