The African Studies Center (ASC) sponsors conferences, lectures, exhibits, film series, and cultural performances throughout the year. These events are designed to foster understanding of Africa among members of the U-M community and the public and to advance the exchange of resources and knowledge between U-M and its partners in Africa.
In addition to our yearly programming, ASC considers funding requests to cosponsor lectures, events, performances, and activities that coincide with the our mission to promote a broad and deep understanding of the region. Request to cosponsor an event»
ASC Fall 2025 UMAPS Research Colloquium Series
Molebogeng Bodiba, Charles Gafita, Alecia Ndlovu, Christian Kwisanga, Folakemi Ogungbe
This series features the Fall 2025 UMAPS fellows and their scholarly work. The talks prepared and presented by each visiting scholar are designed to promote dialogue on topics and to share their research with the larger U-M community.
Register at https://forms.gle/gvtXu6oL2KAkmmi56
October 29 (Wednesday) – Health and Nutrition in Africa
Molebogeng Bodiba, “The Ameliorative Benefits Of Tulbaghia Violacea On The Hippocampi Of Streptozotocin Diabetes Induced Sprague Dawley Rats”
Charles Gafita, “Understanding the Level and Impact of High Sugar Consumption in Beverages in Rwanda”
October 31 (Friday) – Reel History, Resource Management, and Political Accountability in Africa
Alecia Ndlovu - “Political Accountability and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Resource Economies”
Christian Kwisanga - “Analysis of prevalent artisanal small-scale mining of tantalum, tin, tungsten (3T), niobium, and lithium in Rwanda”
Folakemi Ogungbe - “Reel History: Exploring Nigerian Historical Films as Windows into the Nation's Past”
Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Email: -- teyei@umich.edu
Register at https://forms.gle/gvtXu6oL2KAkmmi56
October 29 (Wednesday) – Health and Nutrition in Africa
Molebogeng Bodiba, “The Ameliorative Benefits Of Tulbaghia Violacea On The Hippocampi Of Streptozotocin Diabetes Induced Sprague Dawley Rats”
Charles Gafita, “Understanding the Level and Impact of High Sugar Consumption in Beverages in Rwanda”
October 31 (Friday) – Reel History, Resource Management, and Political Accountability in Africa
Alecia Ndlovu - “Political Accountability and Development in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Resource Economies”
Christian Kwisanga - “Analysis of prevalent artisanal small-scale mining of tantalum, tin, tungsten (3T), niobium, and lithium in Rwanda”
Folakemi Ogungbe - “Reel History: Exploring Nigerian Historical Films as Windows into the Nation's Past”
Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Email: -- teyei@umich.edu
| Building: | Weiser Hall |
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| Event Type: | Conference / Symposium |
| Tags: | Africa, African Studies, African Studies Center, Area Studies |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from African Studies Center |
| Upcoming Dates: |
Friday, October 31, 2025 3:00-6:00 PM
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