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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 Presentation. UMAPS Research Colloquium Series

UMAPS Scholars: Thabit Jacob, University of Dodoma; Babajide Ololajulo, University of Ibadan
Thursday, November 3, 2016
3:00-5:30 PM
Pond Room Michigan Union Map
Since 2009, the U-M African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program brings early career faculty from African universities to Ann Arbor for residencies generally lasting six months. While on campus, the scholars, representing a wide range of disciplines, further their research with a U-M faculty mentor.

This colloquium series is where each UMAPS fellow will present their work in a session of an ongoing monthly series which is designed to increase skills in effective communication, promote dialogue on topics, and share the UMAPS scholar’s research with the larger U-M community.

Thabit Jacob, University of Dodoma, Tanzania: “Large-Scale Investments in Natural Resources and the Return of the State: The Case of Coal in Tanzania (ASRI)”

Babajide Ololajulo, University of Ibadan, Nigeria: “Crafting Development: Oil Communities and the Politics of Interventions in Nigeria (Heritage)”
Building: Michigan Union
Event Type: Presentation
Tags: Africa, Anthropology, Ecology, Environment, International, Politics
Source: Happening @ Michigan from African Studies Center, International Institute