Friday, August 17, 2018
11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Off Campus Location
The University of Michigan African Studies Center (ASC), together with the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS), the Detroit Center, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, and the Department of African and African American Studies (AAAS) at the University of Michigan Dearborn, will be participating in the 36th African World Festival-Detroit, an annual event that attracts over 150,000 people each year, showcases information, performances, crafts, food, and activities for all ages.
The U-M booth will provide information and presentations about the various academic programs and student organizations on campus related to Africa and its diaspora, and our engagement with Detroit.
Please join us in supporting this community engagement and outreach event.
For more details about the festival, visit: thewright.org/african-world-festival
The following text will be included on all II events unless you indicate otherwise:If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this event, please reach out to us at least 2 weeks in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Include the accommodation language, and add this direct contact (email or phone): -- ctnguy@umich.edu
The U-M booth will provide information and presentations about the various academic programs and student organizations on campus related to Africa and its diaspora, and our engagement with Detroit.
Please join us in supporting this community engagement and outreach event.
For more details about the festival, visit: thewright.org/african-world-festival
The following text will be included on all II events unless you indicate otherwise:If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this event, please reach out to us at least 2 weeks in advance of this event. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
Include the accommodation language, and add this direct contact (email or phone): -- ctnguy@umich.edu
| Building: | Off Campus Location |
|---|---|
| Location: | Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, 315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit Michigan, 48201 |
| Website: | |
| Event Type: | Fair / Festival |
| Tags: | Africa, African American, Culture, Exhibition, Festival |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from African Studies Center, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, International Institute |
International Institute Programming
The International Institute’s centers sponsor numerous conferences, lectures, exhibits, and cultural performances throughout the year. These events are designed to educate the university community and the public about global issues and inspire discussion and dialogue.
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