Madeleine Futter
(Alliance for African Partnerships)
Communications Intern
International Studies and Programs
Climate Change
Democracy
Discrimination
Economics
Education Abroad
Equity
Gender
Governance
Politics
Race & Ethnicity
Sustainability
CULTURE AND SOCIETY
Recording of Public Dialogue Series, “Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in Africa and the Diaspora"
Last week AAP held its third Public Dialogue of year, “Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in Africa and the Diaspora”. For those who missed or wanted a chance to review the session again, a recording is now available. A diverse group of panelists and moderators were brought together to discuss the role of higher education institutions in combating racism across the African Diaspora.
We would like to thank our attendees, panelists, moderators, and co-hosts for their help in creating an influential virtual dialogue. Our co-hosts were African Studies Center, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Department of African American and African Studies, and International Association of Universities.
By:
Madeleine Futter
CULTURE AND SOCIETY
Recording of Public Dialogue Series, “Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in Africa and the Diaspora"
Last week AAP held its third Public Dialogue of year, “Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in Africa and the Diaspora”. For those who missed or wanted a chance to review the session again, a recording is now available. A diverse group of panelists and moderators were brought together to discuss the role of higher education institutions in combating racism across the African Diaspora.
We would like to thank our attendees, panelists, moderators, and co-hosts for their help in creating an influential virtual dialogue. Our co-hosts were African Studies Center, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, Department of African American and African Studies, and International Association of Universities.
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Madeleine Futter
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Public Dialogue Series: Pathways to Resilience: African Youth and Africa's Transformation
AAP is hosting our next Public Dialogue “Pathways to Resilience: African Youth and Africa’s Transformation” on Wednesday, June 9 at 8:00am-9:30am EDT. In this dialogue session, we will hear from African youth as well as researchers and stakeholders in different sectors that support young people to achieve their goals. We will also discuss the opportunities available with the African Youth Transformation Platform (AYTP), a program established jointly by the AAP and MSU’s Global Youth Advancement Network (GYAN) for youth, researchers, stakeholders from the public, private sector and civil society, and other strategic partners
This dialogue is co-hosted by
Learn more: https://aap.isp.msu.edu/engage/aap-public-dialogue-series/
To register: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/1116210119333/WN_Q9eQ7_F7SVukBXfNyrP_kw
By:
Madeleine Futter
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
Public Dialogue Series: Pathways to Resilience: African Youth and Africa's Transformation
AAP is hosting our next Public Dialogue “Pathways to Resilience: African Youth and Africa’s Transformation” on Wednesday, June 9 at 8:00am-9:30am EDT. In this dialogue session, we will hear from African youth as well as researchers and stakeholders in different sectors that support young people to achieve their goals. We will also discuss the opportunities available with the African Youth Transformation Platform (AYTP), a program established jointly by the AAP and MSU’s Global Youth Advancement Network (GYAN) for youth, researchers, stakeholders from the public, private sector and civil society, and other strategic partners
This dialogue is co-hosted by
Learn more: https://aap.isp.msu.edu/engage/aap-public-dialogue-series/
To register: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/1116210119333/WN_Q9eQ7_F7SVukBXfNyrP_kw
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Madeleine Futter
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
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African Alliance for Youth Sport and Entrepreneurship Video
The AAP-funded African Alliance for Youth Sport and Entrepreneurship (AAYSE) program aims to test the effects of a structured, sport-based life skills and entrepreneurship program on life skills and entrepreneurial mindsets of youth in Ghana, Botswana, and Tanzania.
Young students were invited to the University of Botswanafor training on entrepreneurship, individual growth, and teamwork through the medium of sports. We look forward to continued success with this team.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQZ7S7LHzdU
By:
Madeleine Futter
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT
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African Alliance for Youth Sport and Entrepreneurship Video
The AAP-funded African Alliance for Youth Sport and Entrepreneurship (AAYSE) program aims to test the effects of a structured, sport-based life skills and entrepreneurship program on life skills and entrepreneurial mindsets of youth in Ghana, Botswana, and Tanzania.
Young students were invited to the University of Botswanafor training on entrepreneurship, individual growth, and teamwork through the medium of sports. We look forward to continued success with this team.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQZ7S7LHzdU
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Madeleine Futter
CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in Africa and the Diaspora
AAP will hold its third Public Dialogue in two weeks! On May 12, a panel of leaders will share their perspectives on higher education institutions’ role in structural racism, global race relations, racist actions, and paths for meaningful change. The “Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in Africa and the Diaspora” session is co-hosted by @African Studies Center, @Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, @Dept of African American and African Studies, and @international Association of Universities.
Agenda:
8:00AM - Welcome remarks & introduction of dialogue
Moderators:
Dr. CassandraVeney, Professor and Chair, Dept of International Relations, US International University, Kenya (USIU)• Dr. Upenyu Majee, Manager, Ubuntu Dialogues Project, African Studies Center, MSU
8:05AM - Opening Remarks: Dr. Pero G. Dagbovie, University Distinguished Professor & Associate Dean, The Graduate School, MSU: The historical context of the Black experience globally
Panelists
8:20AM - Jabbar R. Bennett, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Michigan State University 8:30AM - Norman Duncan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Pretoria, South Africa 8:40AM - Funmi Olonisakin, Vice President International, Kings College London, United Kingdom 8:50AM - Ana Flávia Magalhães Pinto, Professor, Dept of History, University of Brasília, Brazil 9:00AM - Sharron Reed-Davis, President, Black Student Alliance 9:10AM - Q&A Session 9:25AM - Monique Kelly, Assistant Professor, Dept of Sociology, MSU
To register: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/5616184940488/WN_HC8K6Gw7RyS1Z1JV1SOf0Q
By:
Madeleine Futter
CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in Africa and the Diaspora
AAP will hold its third Public Dialogue in two weeks! On May 12, a panel of leaders will share their perspectives on higher education institutions’ role in structural racism, global race relations, racist actions, and paths for meaningful change. The “Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity in Africa and the Diaspora” session is co-hosted by @African Studies Center, @Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, @Dept of African American and African Studies, and @international Association of Universities.
Agenda:
8:00AM - Welcome remarks & introduction of dialogue
Moderators:
Dr. CassandraVeney, Professor and Chair, Dept of International Relations, US International University, Kenya (USIU)• Dr. Upenyu Majee, Manager, Ubuntu Dialogues Project, African Studies Center, MSU
8:05AM - Opening Remarks: Dr. Pero G. Dagbovie, University Distinguished Professor & Associate Dean, The Graduate School, MSU: The historical context of the Black experience globally
Panelists
8:20AM - Jabbar R. Bennett, Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, Michigan State University 8:30AM - Norman Duncan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Pretoria, South Africa 8:40AM - Funmi Olonisakin, Vice President International, Kings College London, United Kingdom 8:50AM - Ana Flávia Magalhães Pinto, Professor, Dept of History, University of Brasília, Brazil 9:00AM - Sharron Reed-Davis, President, Black Student Alliance 9:10AM - Q&A Session 9:25AM - Monique Kelly, Assistant Professor, Dept of Sociology, MSU
To register: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/5616184940488/WN_HC8K6Gw7RyS1Z1JV1SOf0Q
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Madeleine Futter
AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
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MSU ranks globally for impact on SDGs
Michigan State University has been recognized international for progress in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Most significantly, MSU was ranked #1 nationally and #4 internationally in the key goal of “Zero Hunger”. The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings are determined through submitted documents and activities by universities which are relevant to SDG indicators.
Additionally, MSU was placed #3 for “Partnership for the Goals”. This demonstrates the work of the MSU International Studies and Programs which utilize international connections to push forward SDGs in curriculum and research.
AAP is proud of its work to bring together member institutions and support international work. Specifically, our recent Partnerships for Innovative Research in Africa (PIRA) grants ensure multi-institutional collaboration on projects. PIRA is a tiered funding opportunity designed to cultivate and support transnational research partnerships which will directly impact lives within Africa and beyond.
AAP has also recently held two of our Public Dialogue Sessions which have utilized global partnerships to better communicate ongoing global challenges within vaccine distribution and soil health. Our latest dialogue session, “The Future of Farming to Meet Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: Reflections on Soil Health and Policy”, directly addressed MSU’s dedication to the progress of SDGs.
To read more about MSU’s impact: https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2021/times-higher-ed-impact
To learn about THE ranking: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats
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Madeleine Futter
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AGRI-FOOD SYSTEMS
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MSU ranks globally for impact on SDGs
Michigan State University has been recognized international for progress in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Most significantly, MSU was ranked #1 nationally and #4 internationally in the key goal of “Zero Hunger”. The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings are determined through submitted documents and activities by universities which are relevant to SDG indicators.
Additionally, MSU was placed #3 for “Partnership for the Goals”. This demonstrates the work of the MSU International Studies and Programs which utilize international connections to push forward SDGs in curriculum and research.
AAP is proud of its work to bring together member institutions and support international work. Specifically, our recent Partnerships for Innovative Research in Africa (PIRA) grants ensure multi-institutional collaboration on projects. PIRA is a tiered funding opportunity designed to cultivate and support transnational research partnerships which will directly impact lives within Africa and beyond.
AAP has also recently held two of our Public Dialogue Sessions which have utilized global partnerships to better communicate ongoing global challenges within vaccine distribution and soil health. Our latest dialogue session, “The Future of Farming to Meet Sustainable Development Goals in Africa: Reflections on Soil Health and Policy”, directly addressed MSU’s dedication to the progress of SDGs.
To read more about MSU’s impact: https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2021/times-higher-ed-impact
To learn about THE ranking: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/impactrankings#!/page/0/length/25/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats
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Madeleine Futter
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WATER, ENERGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Join the UCLA African Studies Center and the Earth Rights Institute
Join the UCLA African Studies Center and the Earth Rights Institute
for a virtual forum on climate change in Africa
April 19 – 23, 2021
Registration to attend ARCC (via Zoom) is now open:RSVP here
Students interested in Climate Action Design Thinking Session: Register here
Please join us for this great line-up of four distinguished keynote speakers, thematic panels,
environmental narratives, an exhibitor’s hall, and a design thinking jam session on climate action.
PLEASE SEE UPDATED ARCC FORUM SCHEDULE AND PANELISTS’ BIOS ATTACHED
All times are listed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
(Los Angeles)
UCLA African Studies Center and Earth Rights Institute appreciate the support of the ARCC co-sponsors.
For more information, visithttps://www.international.ucla.edu/asc/article/206676
or email sbreeding@international.ucla.edu or call 323.335.9965.
By:
Madeleine Futter
WATER, ENERGY, AND THE...
Join the UCLA African Studies Center and the Earth Rights Institute
Join the UCLA African Studies Center and the Earth Rights Institute
for a virtual forum on climate change in Africa
April 19 – 23, 2021
Registration to attend ARCC (via Zoom) is now open:RSVP here
Students interested in Climate Action Design Thinking Session: Register here
Please join us for this great line-up of four distinguished keynote speakers, thematic panels,
environmental narratives, an exhibitor’s hall, and a design thinking jam session on climate action.
PLEASE SEE UPDATED ARCC FORUM SCHEDULE AND PANELISTS’ BIOS ATTACHED
All times are listed in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
(Los Angeles)
UCLA African Studies Center and Earth Rights Institute appreciate the support of the ARCC co-sponsors.
For more information, visithttps://www.international.ucla.edu/asc/article/206676
or email sbreeding@international.ucla.edu or call 323.335.9965.
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By:
Madeleine Futter
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