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Sept. 3, 2021
The Center for Digital Humanities at The University of Arizona and Snobal, a technology company developing cloud enterprise virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) software, are the successful recipients of a Facebook Reality Labs (FRL)…
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June 1, 2021
One professor in the Africana Studies Program has been promoted, demonstrating excellent performance in teaching, service and research.
Dr. Bayo Ijagbemi is promoted from Associate Professor to Professor of Practice.
Ijagbemi had his undergraduate…
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Feb. 17, 2021
Here you can find a recording of the Black History Month Virtual Showcase Event where you can meet the Africana Studies Program at the College of Humanities! Click to learn more about our dynamic academic programs, research and community…
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Feb. 2, 2021
A University of Arizona expert in applying immersive learning to the classroom is embarking on a new project that uses virtual and augmented reality to re-create common experiences of racism and discrimination.
While the old idiom “to walk a mile…
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Feb. 1, 2021
The College of Humanities and Africana Studies Program are hosting a series of virtual events this month to celebrate Black History Month.
Special guests include author and journalist Jelani Cobb and historian Brenna Wynn Greer, both scheduled to…
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Sept. 16, 2020
Winter Courses Being Offered December 21, 2020 to January 12, 2021. (All classes are online and Gen Ed, unless otherwise indicated.)
Subject
Course #
Course Name
Days
Instructor
AFAS
150B1
Contemporary Afro Brazil
ONLINE
Praise Zenenga
AFAS
160A1…
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Sept. 15, 2020
As a nursing major, Maryan Hassan knows her career path lies in health care.
But it’s her Africana Studies minor that’s helping to define that career path and how her goals connect to the larger world. Eventually, Hassan would like to open her…
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May 11, 2020
Three professors in the Africana Studies Program have been promoted, demonstrating excellent performance in teaching, service and research.
Johnny Bowens is promoted from Lecturer of Africana Studies to Senior Lecturer of Africana Studies;…
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March 19, 2020
Dear College of Humanities Students,
Despite the ever-changing challenges posed by the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the College of Humanities remains focused on two priorities for students: your health and your academic progress toward…
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March 3, 2020
In an annual partnership with KXCI Community Radio, professors from the Africana Studies Program took to the airwaves to celebrate Black History Month.
Professors selected a topic and related songs to play as weekly guest DJs on the Home Stretch…