IU African Studies Program

IU African Studies Program's Language Research & Advocacy?Working Group Presents: “Differentiation for the World Language Classroom,” Deborah Blaz Thursday, December 5, 4:30 PM ET Virtual Event, Register here:?https://bit.ly/4ggSHOP Differentiation may not be what you think: play students’ favorite games while learning practical and fun strategies for implementing differentiation in instruction and assessment. Hybrid event. RSVP for Zoom info. The presenter, Deborah Blaz, a recently retired classroom teacher at both high school and university levels from Angola, Indiana, has?written seven books?on teaching methods. She has been named to the?All-USA Teacher Team by USA Today?and received the?national Dorothy S. Ludwig Excellence in Teaching, secondary level award, the?William Hatfield Distinguished Lifetime World Language Teaching Career?award in 2023 from the IFLTA, and the?Project E Excellence in Education award?at center court during the first John Wooden Traditional basketball tournament, from Mr. Wooden himself. She has presented all over the country and internationally at workshops and conferences. For information, please contact Beth Lewis Samuelson, Director, African Studies Program, at?blsamuel@iu.edu. ? IU Calendar link:?https://go.iu.edu/8rpo??

Divine Resilience?unveils the captivating journey of artist and activist Caroline Cullinan, born in South Africa in 1956. From her early love for natural history to her activism during South Africa’s transformative years, Cullinan has now expanded her artistic repertoire to include captivating portrayals of goddesses and Orishas, demonstrating a profound connection with cultural and spiritual narratives, marking a significant phase in her career. Come and witness a visual testament that blends cultural influences, personal reflections, and a profound connection to the natural as a source of divine spirituality. The exhibit is curated by IU doctoral student of Art History Alexandra Nickolaou, who worked closely with Cullinan in bringing her vibrant paintings, textiles, and ceramics to IU from South Africa. According to Nickolaou, “Divine Resilience?is a captivating portrayal of an artist whose life and work are as diverse and dynamic as the landscapes of her native South Africa. This showcase of Cullinan’s work, from her engagement in South Africa’s socio-political struggles to her exploration of African spirituality, promise to profoundly impact and inspire, fostering a greater appreciation for diverse cultural narratives and the power of artistic expression.” Sponsored by the IU Department of Art History, IU African Studies Program, and the Tanner-Opperman Fund in Honor of Roy Sieber. https://lnkd.in/g8iHgqzt

Rural engagement goes global with Dr. Priscilla Barnes and her team at the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington IU Center for Rural Engagement September 23, 2024 https://lnkd.in/gqzrciEx

Bekele Mekonnen will speak at the ASP Colloquium on November 7, 4:30-5:30 PM in GISB 3067 and on Zoom. Bekele Mekonnen, MFA, is a contemporary visual artist, poet and educator. He is Associate Professor at the Alle School of Fine Arts and Design and director of the Museum Gebre-Kristos Desta and Fellow at the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences. He has been the artistic supervisor of the Africa Hall renovation project in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. ? His creative installations and sculptural pieces have been exhibited worldwide for the past 25 years, with many recognitions including the Chicago Artists International Program Award, the IIE Award, and the Pollock-Krasner Award. ? His recent exhibitions include “Gluten-Free-Dom,” “Barud and Birgud,” “Chance and Choice,” and most recently “The Smoking Table” (2023) in Turin, Italy, are among his successful solo shows. Bekele also designed the National Monument for the Ethiopian Millennium.

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Study abroad in Ghana, summer 2025.

Great opportunities in this program to work with Africa-oriented faculty members!