Center for Africana Studies assumes activities of the Africa Center
Effective July 1, 2015, the Center for Africana Studies assumed the activities of the Africa Center.
Inquiries regarding the activities of the former Africa Center, including its programming, should be directed to the Center for Africana Studies at (215) 898-4965 or at africana@sas.upenn.edu.
Inquiries regarding non-language teaching and academic activities should be directed to Ms. Carol Davis, Department of Africana Studies at (215) 898-4967 or at daviscl@sas.upenn.edu.
Announcements
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New Course: Understanding African Conflicts
Course “Understanding African Conflicts” (AFST 435-610)
Room: TOWNE BUILDING 305
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Botswana-UPenn Partnership: Telemedicine Service over TV White Spaces Network
The Botswana-UPenn Partnership (BUP) is collaborating with Microsoft, the Botswana Innovation Hub, and other global partners to launch the first telemedicine service in Africa using TV white spaces to bring internet connectivity to hospitals and clinics across rural areas of Botswana. The pilot project, called “Project Kgolagano,” will provide clinical consultations and diagnoses to a patient population who would otherwise have to travel far distances to the capital city of Gaborone, Botswana, for specialized care.