Kansas African Studies Center

Kansas African Studies Center We are Africa@KU. Follow us from the University of Kansas on Instagram.com/kascafrica and twitter.com/kascafrica or visit kasc.ku.edu

The Center coordinates and develops the interdisciplinary interests of Africanists across the University of Kansas and promotes the understanding and study of Africa in the university, the state, and the region. Its mission includes the enhancement of curriculum, the sponsorship of research, the organization of conferences, the promotion of special projects, the acquisition of library and related

sources, the conduct of outreach programs, the seeking and acquistion of grants and special funding to make these activities possible and to assist the university in their realization.

The fun is just starting this semester with KASC & AAAS! 🍽️📚🎬🎬 Movie Night — Stories, culture, and cinema on the big scr...
09/08/2026

The fun is just starting this semester with KASC & AAAS! 🍽️📚🎬

🎬 Movie Night — Stories, culture, and cinema on the big screen.
🎤 Conference — Big ideas, great conversations, global perspectives.
🍲 Potluck — Bring a dish, bring a friend, bring your appetite!
📖 Lecture — Come curious, leave inspired.
Whether you’re here to learn, eat, listen, watch, or connect, there’s something for you! 💛❤️

📅 Follow along for event details and mark your calendars!

Looking for a fun way to practice Kiswahili and meet new people? 🌍🗣️ Come join our Kiswahili Language Table!This is a we...
08/31/2026

Looking for a fun way to practice Kiswahili and meet new people? 🌍🗣️ Come join our Kiswahili Language Table!

This is a welcoming space for learners of all levels—from beginners 🌱 to advanced speakers 🚀—to practice conversation, expand your vocabulary, ask questions, and learn alongside others. 🤝💬

Ready to practice Arabic in a fun, relaxed setting? 🗣️✨ Join the Arabic Language Table and connect with fellow language ...
08/26/2026

Ready to practice Arabic in a fun, relaxed setting? 🗣️✨ Join the Arabic Language Table and connect with fellow language learners while building confidence through real conversation!

Whether you’re a beginner 🌱 or more advanced 🚀, come practice, ask questions, learn new vocabulary, and enjoy speaking Arabic with others. 🤝💬

📖 Practice Arabic. Meet people. Build confidence.🌙✨

Save the dates and come celebrate, learn, connect, and maybe grab a plate (or two)! 🍽️📚🎬🎬 Movie Night — Stories, culture...
08/26/2026

Save the dates and come celebrate, learn, connect, and maybe grab a plate (or two)! 🍽️📚🎬

🎬 Movie Night — Stories, culture, and cinema on the big screen.
🎤 Conference — Big ideas, great conversations, global perspectives.
🍲 Potluck — Bring a dish, bring a friend, bring your appetite!
📖 Lecture — Come curious, leave inspired.

Whether you’re here to learn, eat, listen, watch, or connect, there’s something for you! 💛❤️

📅 Follow along for event details and mark your calendars!


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We hosted our very first 2026 World Cup watch party: Mexico v South Africa and we had such a wonderful time!Look out for...
06/12/2026

We hosted our very first 2026 World Cup watch party: Mexico v South Africa and we had such a wonderful time!

Look out for more upcoming watch parties!

04/20/2026

Shukran, Ameseginalehu, Asante, Mèsi, Mahadsanid, Jërejëf, a huge THANK YOU for bringing the energy, the vibes, and the love to African Tamasha Party 2026! 🥳

Until next time ... 🎬

Ujamaa Virtual Colloquium Series Tuesday, April 21 (17:00-18:15 UTC; 12:00-1:15 pm CDT) Alice Korkor Ebeheakey, Univers...
04/20/2026

Ujamaa Virtual Colloquium Series

Tuesday, April 21 (17:00-18:15 UTC; 12:00-1:15 pm CDT)

Alice Korkor Ebeheakey, University of Michigan and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana); Marked Histories: Ga-Dangme Body Modification as Language, Art, and Archive

Join us tomorrow for a night full of culture, talent, and unforgettable vibes 🌍🔥🎤 Live student performances👗 African fas...
04/03/2026

Join us tomorrow for a night full of culture, talent, and unforgettable vibes 🌍🔥

🎤 Live student performances
👗 African fashion show
🎶 Live music
🍛 Authentic African food

📅 Tomorrow, Saturday April 4th
📍 Kansas Ballroom
⏰ 6 -9 PM

Come support, celebrate, and experience the beauty of African culture 💃🏾✨
Tag your friends & don’t miss it!

We kicked off African Tamasha Week with our cultural exhibit, and it was a really great start. It was nice seeing people...
03/30/2026

We kicked off African Tamasha Week with our cultural exhibit, and it was a really great start. It was nice seeing people come through, engage, and appreciate the different cultures on display.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and supported. There’s more happening throughout the week, so feel free to join us for the upcoming events, we’d love to see you there. Follow the link for more details:

https://kasc.ku.edu/africa-tamasha-week-2026

"The present seems to impose itself on us in the form of a reality that is already here. However, such obviousness deser...
03/30/2026

"The present seems to impose itself on us in the form of a reality that is already here. However, such obviousness deserves to be questioned. The present is not only what happens, but it is also the result of processes, choices, historical sedimentation, and visible and invisible engineering."

In a lecture on his upcoming project “La Fabrique du Présent” or "The Making of the Present," Senegalese scholar, musician, author and economist Felwine Sarr examined how societies actively shape the present rather than simply inheriting it. Building on ideas introduced in his previous book “Afrotopia,” Sarr explored how African societies can expand their horizons of possibility by reclaiming political, intellectual, and economic sovereignty to create conditions for dignity and a collective well-being.

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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