African Studies Committee
AFRICAN STUDIES COMMITTEE
The African Studies Committee is an informal group of students, staff, and faculty at Western Oregon University who are interested in Africa and African Studies. The committee encourages teaching and scholarship on Africa, with the goal of educating the campus and local community about Africa. The committee provides information about resources at Western Oregon University, including faculty and staff members with expertise in African studies, study abroad programs, internships, course offerings, and films. The committee also seeks funding to expand African studies resources and organizes campus and local community events pertaining to Africa. In addition, the committee supports faculty and student research on Africa and facilitates dissemination of research through the regularly held lectures and seminars.
MEMBERS
Isidore Lobnibe, Associate Professor of Anthropology
Vivian Djokotoe, Professor of Criminal Justice
Robin Smith, Professor of Anthropology
Kit Andrews, Professor of English
Diane Baxter, Professor of Music
Nicole Engel Allen, Student
Wangeci “Margaret” Gatimu, Associate Professor of Education
Ligali Harruna, Student
Gwenda Rice, Professor of Education Emeritus
Narasingha “Ram” Sil, Professor of History Emeritus
Darryl Thomas, Associate Professor of Dance
Courtney Doss, Student
Jaime Lopez Pinedo, Student
Kristel Skaltelstad, Student
Sarah G, Student
Emily Plec, Professor of Communication Studies
Elisa Maroney, Professor of Special Education
Conner M Rapkoch, Student
Mariah Perryman, Student
If you want to join the African Studies Committee, send an email to Isidore Lobnibe at lobnibei@wou.edu
RECENT RESEARCH AT WOU
Conner M Rapkoch completed an IE3 Global Internship in South Africa last spring. He writes eloquently of his work and experiences there, and has invited us to share this story with our readers.
COURSES ON AFRICA
ANTH 380D: Africa (offered every year)
ANTH 381: African Film & Society (offered every year)
ENG 407: West African Literature
GEOG 432D: Geography of Africa
HST 442 North Africa and the World
HST 443 Jewish North Africa
HST 444 Colonial North Africa
HST 445 Postcolonial North Africa
SOC 434D: African-American Studies: Social Issues, Social Movements
STUDY ABROAD IN AFRICA
Western Oregon University currently has study abroad programs and/or internships in Ghana, Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa.
Please contact Ermie Buncal:
| Ermie Buncal, Assistant Director |
| Study Abroad and International Exchanges |
| Western Oregon University |
| Maaske 122 |
| 345 N. Monmouth Ave. |
| Monmouth, OR 97361 |
| Tel. 503 838-8905 |
| FAX 503 838-8338 |
| buncale@wou.edu |
MAILING LIST
To receive notice of upcoming African Studies Committee meetings and activities, send an email to Isidore Lobnibe at lobnibei@wou.edu with the message “Please add me to the African_studies_committee mailing list”. Include your name and email.
