African Awareness Week at University of British Columbia
MONDAY, JAN 16: Opening Night: The Africa in UBC High Commissioner of Lesotho in Canada and UBC alumna, Her Excellency Dr. Mathabo Tsepa, will address students, faculty, administration and the Vancouver community on the dire necessity of an African Studies Program and the role it will play in creating truly “international leaders” from UBC. The night will also include cultural performances by AAI members as well as the greater Vancouver African community. Venue: Museum of Anthropology Time: 6:00 - 7:30pm TUESDAY, JAN 17: Research In Africa Two UBC professors will be presenting their research projects in Africa and speak on the unparalleled importance of Africa’s ecosystems Venue: Global Lounge Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm Speakers: Dr. Gary Bull , UBC Forestry A representative from The Africa Forest Research Initiative on Conservation and Development (AFRICAD) Two UBC professors will be presenting their research projects in A...