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Oct. 19, 2022
The Department of Africana Studies invites applications for a grant totaling $5,000 to support research activities of current Africana Studies affiliated faculty members. In your proposal, explain how the project will benefit the Department of…
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Oct. 3, 2022
Beginning this month, Children’s Museum Tucson will welcome storytelling professors from the College of Humanities to share about diverse cultures during the museum’s monthly Art after Dark program.
The Cuentacuentos program will kick off on Oct.…
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Aug. 26, 2022
Two professors in the Department of Africana Studies have received Digital Humanities Advancement Grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The grants, about $50,000 each, are awarded under an NEH program designed to support “…
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May 25, 2022
Two of the five scholars in the inaugural class of the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program will join the College of Humanities, paired with faculty mentors for a year of research and professional development.
Lisa Covington, of the…
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May 23, 2022
One professor in the Africana Studies Program has been promoted, demonstrating excellent performance in teaching, service and research.
Dr. Erika Gault is promoted from Assistant Professor to tenured Associate Professor.
Gault earned a Ph.D. in…
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May 18, 2022
Always representing The South Bronx, TweetBoogie is devoted to the street styles of hip-hop. As she continues to travel all over the world teaching in different countries such as Japan, Poland, Switzerland, China, Taiwan, Korea, Russia, Prague,The…
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May 10, 2022
Two projects involving College of Humanities professors have been selected in this year’s round of grants from the Provost’s Investment Fund.
The proposals are:
Online Interpreting CertificatePrincipal Investigator: Regents Professor Sonia…
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Dec. 22, 2021
Join us for a variety of Hip-Hop Workshops and Performances with Chezale Presents. . .
Module 1 class: 12/27/2021 (Recorded): African Origins of Hip Hop Dance
Module 2 class: 12/30/2021 (Recorded): American/Latin Origins of Hip Hop Dance
Module 3…
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Oct. 18, 2021
Winter courses are being offered December 20, 2021 through January 11, 2022. (All classes are online and Gen Ed, unless otherwise indicated.)
Tier 1 Individuals & Societies, Diversity Emphasis
AFAS 150B1 Contemporary Afro Brazil
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Sept. 17, 2021
Position Description
The Africana Studies Program (AFAS) invites applicants for the position of Recruitment Assistant, based in the African American Student Affairs (AASA) center located in the MLK building. This position will serve as a liaison…