Hobart and William Smith Colleges - African studies

"Invisible Children" March 21

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The documentary "Invisible Children" tells the plight of the Ugandan children who are impacted by the longest running war in Africa today. The documentary will be shown on campus, followed by a discussion with representatives of Invisible Children New International Tour on Monday, March 21. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with the representatives of the organization to learn more abou...

Sankofa Hosts Soul Week

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In celebration of Black History Month, Sankofa will host a variety of activities during Soul Week to educate, remember, and highlight black history and culture throughout the week of Feb. 21 - 25. The first activity will be a Community Panel Discussion titled, "The Use of the N-Word" ("Don't Call Me Nigger"), which will include: Assistant Professor of History William Harris, Assistant Professor o...

Alum’s Work Has Big Impact in Zambia

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sarah Hayes '09 was recently featured in an article about the African Education Program (AEP), a non-profit organization formed by high school classmates and which she became co-president of during her senior year. Since its inception in 2005, AEP has, according to the article, "aided the education of hundreds of students in Kafue, Zambia." The organization's outreach efforts include sponsorship...

Belu-John '04, Sensei

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jonis Belu-John' 04 is currently serving as an English teacher in Japan as part of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET) Program. After graduating from HWS, Belu-John moved to Washington, D.C., and helped with the Kerry/Edwards campaign, as well as a local election, for a few months. He then worked for four years as a legal assistant in the D.C. office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, a sizabl...