Calendar of Events
Results For 2009
"Raw Encounters: Chinese Managers, African Workers, and Social Change in the Zambian Copper Belt"
The UCLA Institute for Research on Labor and Employment presents a discussion by Ching Kwan Lee.
Thursday, January 08, 2009
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Western Indian Ocean as a Regional Food Network in the Nineteenth Century
Professor Ned Alpers presents the first Monday Africa Seminar Series (MASS) lecture.
Monday, January 12, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa: Success and Challenges in HIV Treatment in the Rwandan Defense Forces
The Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science Cross-Disciplinary Keynote Lecture will be delivered by two medical practitioners working in Rwanda, Charles Murego and Eugene Zimulinda.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free Film Screening of Trouble the Water
Melnitz Movies presents a free screening of the award-winning documentary, Trouble the Water, followed by discussion with filmmakers.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Conference on Critical Investigations into Humanitarianism in Africa
The UC Irvine Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies (CGPACS) and The UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies Center present a conference bringing together scholars, technical experts and humanitarian nongovernmental organizations to assess how humanitarianism is imagined and practiced in Africa. The conference will be held at UCI on Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17, 2009.
Friday, January 16, 2009
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Conference on Critical Investigations into Humanitarianism in Africa
The UC Irvine Center for Global Peace and Conflict Studies (CGPACS) and The UCLA James S. Coleman African Studies Center present a conference bringing together scholars, technical experts and humanitarian nongovernmental organizations to assess how humanitarianism is imagined and practiced in Africa. The conference will be held at UCI on Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17, 2009.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
AAA Meeting and Free Film Screening of Bamako
The African Activist Association (AAA) at UCLA presents a free film screening of Abderrahmane Sissako's Bamako. AAA will hold a meeting prior to the screening.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
"Technologies: Caribbean Knowledges, Imperial Critiques 1860-1900s"
The Mellon Seminar on Caribbean Cultural History presents a discussion and reading by Professor Jossianna Arroyo, Associate Professor, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, The University of Texas at Austin.
Friday, January 23, 2009
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Carlos Moore Discussion and Book Signing
The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies presents a talk by scholar Dr. Carlos Moore. Dr. Moore is internationally known for his work on the impact of race and ethnicity on domestic politics and inter-state affairs.
Monday, February 02, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Double Exposure: Two Bodies of Work by Photographer Gideon Mendel
Gideon Mendels Art + Activism Lecture
Monday, February 02, 2009
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
An Informal Discussion with Louis Mazel, US Department of State
The UCLA African Studies Center presents an informal discussion with Louis Mazel on Regional Security Issues in Africa, US Policy in the Horn of Africa, AFRICOM and Chinese Economic Expansion in Africa. Mr. Mazel is the Director, Office of African Regional and Security Affairs, Bureau of African Affairs, US Department of State.
Monday, February 09, 2009
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Dr. C.Z. Wilson discusses Crossing Learning Boundaries By Choice: Black People Must Save Themselves -- A Memoir
The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies presents a talk by Dr. C. Z. Wilson, former Vice Chancellor for Students Affairs at UCLA.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies: Diaspora Conversions: Black Carib Religion and the Recovery of Africa
The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies explores an emerging paradigm shift in African Diaspora scholarship. The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies, 2008-2009 is co-organized by Andrew Apter, Departments of History and Anthropology; African Studies Center and Patrick Polk, Department of World Arts and Culture.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies: Spirit Possession aujourd'hui-with a nod to Levi-Strauss
The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies explores an emerging paradigm shift in African Diaspora scholarship. The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies, 2008-2009 is co-organized by Andrew Apter, Departments of History and Anthropology; African Studies Center and Patrick Polk, Department of World Arts and Culture.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Film Screening of The Eastsiders: A Celebration
The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies and the UCLA Library's Center for Oral History Research present a film which depicts an introductory celebration of the generation of African Americans who grew up in the Central Avenue corridor of the eastside of Los Angeles from the 1920s to 1965.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Film Screening of Leimert Park: The Story of a Village in South Central Los Angeles
The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies and the UCLA Library's Center for Oral History Research present a film which focuses on the Leimert Park village area in Los Angeles.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Denise Nicholas Discusses Freshwater Road
The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies presents a discussion and book signing by author and actress Denise Nicholas.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Cuban Slave Society and the Haitian Revolution
The Mellon Seminar on Caribbean Cultural History is proud to present a talk by Ada Ferrer, Associate Professor of History at New York University.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fiddling in West Africa: Touching the Spirit in Fulbe, Hausa and Dagbamba Cultures
Jacqueline Djedje
Professor and Chair, Department of Ethnomusicology
Monday, February 23, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Film Screening of Black on Black
The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies and the UCLA Film and Television Archive's Research and Study Center present a screening of the historic documentary, Black on Black, followed by a panel discussion.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Race Law Stories
The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies presents Dr. Devon Carbado discussing Race Law Series.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
"Transnational Feminisms in Africa"
The UCLA African Studies Center and the Center for the Study of Women present a talk by Professor Takyiwaa Manuh of the University of Ghana, Legon.
Monday, March 02, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies: Microhistory Set in Motion: An Itinerary from Senegambia to Saint-Domingue to Santiago de Cuba
The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies, the UCLA Mellon Seminar on Caribbean Cultural History, and the Latin American Institute present a seminar presentation by Rebecca Scott, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies, 2008-2009 is co-organized by Andrew Apter, Departments of History and Anthropology; African Studies Center and Patrick Polk, Department of World Arts and Culture.
Friday, March 06, 2009
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies: Silences in the Museum: Reflections on Paris's Muse du Quai Branly
The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies explores an emerging paradigm shift in African Diaspora scholarship. The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies, 2008-2009 is co-organized by Andrew Apter, Departments of History and Anthropology; African Studies Center and Patrick Polk, Department of World Arts and Culture.
Monday, March 09, 2009
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies: Travels with Tooy: History, Memory, and the African-American Imagination
The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies presents a seminar limited to UCLA faculty and graduate students that explores an emerging paradigm shift in African Diaspora scholarship. The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies, 2008-2009 is co-organized by Andrew Apter, Departments of History and Anthropology; African Studies Center and Patrick Polk, Department of World Arts and Culture.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Global Perspectives on Youth & Violence
Young people make up almost a fifth of the worlds population. Close to 85% of the 1.1 billion young men and women between the ages of 15 and 24 live in developing countries.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free Sneak Preview Film Screening of "Goodbye Solo"
Melnitz Movies and the Graduate Students Association present a film about a Senegalese cab driver in North Carolina and the life-changing journey he embarks on after picking up a tough old Southern man. 91 minutes. Beautiful cinematography;excellent acting by Souleymane Sy Savane and Red West.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
A Half Century of U.S. - Africa Relations
Haskell Ward discusses the last 50 years of US policy in Africa.
Thursday, April 02, 2009
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies: Excavating the Past: Archaeological Perspectives on Black Atlantic Regional Networks a conference in honor of Merrick Posnansky
The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies explores an emerging paradigm shift in African Diaspora scholarship. The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies, 2008-2009 is co-organized by Andrew Apter, Departments of History and Anthropology; African Studies Center and Patrick Polk, Department of World Arts and Culture.
Friday, April 03, 2009
Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies: Excavating the Past: Archaeological Perspectives on Black Atlantic Regional Networks a conference in honor of Merrick Posnansky
The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies explores an emerging paradigm shift in African Diaspora scholarship. The Mellon Seminar in Black Atlantic Studies, 2008-2009 is co-organized by Andrew Apter, Departments of History and Anthropology; African Studies Center and Patrick Polk, Department of World Arts and Culture.
Saturday, April 04, 2009
"Declarations of Dependence: Labor, Personhood, and Welfare in South Africa and Beyond"
The African Studies Center presents a talk by James Ferguson, Professor and Chair, Department of Anthropology, Stanford University.
Monday, April 06, 2009
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Rebels with a Cause?: Examining the lives of the Ethiopian Revolution participants
Special presentation by
Abye Tasse, PHD
Vice President Vice-President for Strategic Planning and International Affairs
Addis Ababa University
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
4:00 PM
Global Economic Crisis and the HIV Response: A Potentially Devastating Impact
As part of UCLA Center for International Business Education Research's Key Regions/Critical Issues Lecture Series, Dr. Debrework Zewdie, Director of Global HIV/AIDS Program World Bank will discuss the global economic Crisis and the HIV response.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
20th Thurgood Marshall Lecture by Dr. Manning Marable
The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA presents a lecture by Dr. Manning Marable, Columbia University.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Justice Hassan Jallow, Chief Prosecutor for the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda at UCLA
The UCLA School of Law International Human Rights Program presents a special lecture by Justice Hassan Jallow, Chief Prosecutor, UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
20th Thurgood Marshall Lecture by Dr. Manning Marable
The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at UCLA presents a lecture by Dr. Manning Marable, Columbia University.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What America Needs to Know about Africa
The UCLA Fulbright Visiting Scholar Enrichment Program and the UCLA African Studies Center present a panel discussion by Fulbright teaching assistants and a Fulbright Scholar discussing Africa and what people should know about the continent, featuring Erustus Ouko, Saheed Raheem, and Abdulsalam Sikiru.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Journalism and New Media in Africa
Presentation on the future of journalism in Africa by Salim Amin -
CEO, Camerapix, Chairman, The Mohamed Amin Foundation, and Chairman, A24 Media
Thursday, April 23, 2009
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
U.S. Policy in Africa in the 21st Century
Special presentation by Daphne Michelle Titus and Claudia E. Anyaso of the US State Department Bureau of African Affairs
Friday, April 24, 2009
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Narratives of Now: Visual & Performance Art in Africa
The African Activist Association at UCLA presents a conference featuring music, spoken word (in Arabic, English, Swahili, and Yoruba), African food, a film screening, and excellent panel presentations on May 1 - 2, 2009.
Friday, May 01, 2009
5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Narratives of Now: Visual & Performance Art in Africa
The African Activist Association at UCLA presents a conference featuring music, spoken word (in Arabic, English, Swahili, and Yoruba), African food, a film screening, and excellent panel presentations on May 1 - 2, 2009.
Saturday, May 02, 2009
9:30 PM - 5:00 PM
"The Monolithic Media Myth: Struggle Over Representations of 'Blackness' in Television News"
The Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies presents Dr. Libby Lewis speaking about representations of "Blackness" in TV news.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
UCLA's Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Open House, Fowler Museum
UCLA's Cotsen Institute of Archaeology opens its doors for the 13th annual Open House. Enjoy lectures by faculty, view short films of archaeological sites, visit the childrens activity corner, and explore laboratories and archives.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kids in the Courtyard: Moving Pictures, Watch and Whirl, Fowler Museum
The Fowler Museum at UCLA presents a workshop for the family, especially kids, focusing on learning how artists bring still images to life.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Doran Ross on 'Conspicuous Consumption: Cloth and Liquor in the Art of El Anatsui'
The Fowler Museum at UCLA presents a talk by former director Doran Ross on the art of El Anatsui.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
African American Music Ensemble and Afro-Cuban Music Ensemble
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Ethnomusicology presents Spring Festival of World Music and Jazz 2009, a series of concerts from May 16 through June 2, 2009.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Presentation by Dr. Gilbert Maoundonodji from Chad
The African Activist Association and the Graduate Student lecture series present a talk by Dr. Gilbert Maoundonodji, discussing his work in Chad.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Observing the World from Africa: Italy and Japan in two Ethiopian Travelogues
A presentation by Hailu Habtu, Senior Research Scholar at the
Institute for Ethiopian Studies in Addis Ababa University
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
AZA
A night of Moroccan Berber music featuring AZA a musical ensemble combining traditional Tamazight (Berber) music and culture,indigenous to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, with the global influences of its diverse members.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Music of West Africa Ensemble and Music of Mexico Ensemble
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Ethnomusicology presents Spring Festival of World Music and Jazz 2009, a series of concerts from May 16 through June 2, 2009.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Music of Brazil Ensemble and Music of the Balkans Ensemble
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Ethnomusicology presents Spring Festival of World Music and Jazz 2009, a series of concerts from May 16 through June 2, 2009.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Teach Africa-Youth Forum
Special program for middle school and high school students
Saturday, May 30, 2009
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UCLA Jazz Combos in Concert
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Ethnomusicology presents Spring Festival of World Music and Jazz 2009, a series of concerts from May 16 through June 2, 2009.
Monday, June 01, 2009
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Big Band Jazz Concert, UCLA Latin Jazz Ensemble, and UCLA Contemporary Jazz Ensemble
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Ethnomusicology presents Spring Festival of World Music and Jazz 2009, a series of concerts from May 16 through June 2, 2009.
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Future of the South African Dream: Thabo Mbeki, Jacob Zuma & the April 2009 Elections
A conversation with author and journalist Mark Gevisser and Los Angeles Times reporter Scott Kraft. Featuring special guest actor Blair Underwood.
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Zimbabwe
A film by Darrell Roodt, Zimbabwe 2008.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Los Angeles Film Festival Screening of "Soul Power"
African Studies Center in association with Los Angeles Film Festival is proud to host this special screening of SOUL POWER.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Inspiration House Poetry Choir
Grand Performances presents Inspiration House PoetryChoir: VoiceMusic for Whole Living with Inspiration House Poetry Choir.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Adaawe
Grand Performances presents Adaawe
Sunday, August 23, 2009
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Film Night
Grand Performances presents Film Night: Nomadak Tx with Nmadak Tx
Sunday, August 23, 2009
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
El Colegio del Cuerpo
Grand Performances presents El Colegio del Cuerpo
Friday, August 28, 2009
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
UCLA Live presents Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis .
Friday, October 02, 2009
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
South African performance artist Pieter-Dirk Uys to perform his one-man show at UCLA
"National Treasure" Pieter-Dirk Uys to perform ELECTIONS & ERECTIONS at UCLA, October 3rd and 4th at 7 pm in the Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater (Glorya Kaufman Hall).
Saturday, October 03, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
South African performance artist Pieter-Dirk Uys to perform his one-man show at UCLA
"National Treasure" Pieter-Dirk Uys to perform ELECTIONS & ERECTIONS at UCLA, October 3rd and 4th at 7 pm in the Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater (Glorya Kaufman Hall).
Sunday, October 04, 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
UCLA Study Abroad Fair
The UCLA International Education Office (IEO) is pleased to be hosting UCLA's 23rd annual study abroad fair for UCLA students.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ufahamu Fall Editorial Meeting
The editors of Ufahamu: A Journal of African Studies invite UCLA graduate students interested in the working on the Journal to attend an organizational meeting.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Paco Pena A Comps!
UCLA Live presents Paco Pena A Comps!.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
UCLA International Institute Open House
In association with the Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars and the International Education Office
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Movie Screening: GLENN & LINUS MICHAEL ATTEND THE MILLION MAN MARCH
Celebrate the 14th Anniversary of the Million Man March with a documentary ! Fresh from its screenings in Houston, Texas. "It Will Make You Feel as Though You Were There!"
Friday, October 16, 2009
7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Obama, Africom, & U.S. Security Policy Toward Africa
Daniel Volman will examine the creation of the new U.S. combatant command for Africa (the U.S.Africa Command, or Africom), its principal missions, and its current operations.
Monday, October 19, 2009
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
An Evening with Dereck and Beverly Joubert
The Botswana Tourism Board and the UCLA African Studies Center Cordially Invite You to Attend "An Evening with Dereck and Beverly Joubert"
Monday, October 19, 2009
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM
AIDS Research Symposium
The UCLA AIDS INSTITUTE & UCLA CFAR PRESENTS The 2nd Annual AIDS Research Symposium!
Monday, October 19, 2009
9:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Dialogue in Music Project: Africa Meets North America; Day 1
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Ethnomusicology presents Africa Meets North America, the 3rd International Symposium and Festival. A series of Scholarly Sessions, Special Discussion Sessions on Composers and Performers, Workshops, Original Compositions, Live Concerts
Thursday, October 22, 2009
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Dialogue in Music Project: Africa Meets North America; Day 2
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Ethnomusicology presents Africa Meets North America, the 3rd International Symposium and Festival. A series of Scholarly Sessions, Special Discussion Sessions on Composers and Performers, Workshops, Original Compositions, Live Concerts
Friday, October 23, 2009
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Omara Portuondo
UCLA Live presents Omara Portuondo.
Friday, October 23, 2009
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
African Philanthropy
What do Africans think about philanthropy? Ms. Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi will discuss how Africans actually give and support philanthropic efforts and she will provide concrete examples of what philanthropy looks like from an African perspective.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Exorcising the Demon Within: Xenophobia, Violence and Statecraft in Contemporary South Africa
The UCLA African Studies Center presents a talk by Loren B. Landau, Director of the Forced Migration Studies Programme at Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Monday, November 09, 2009
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group
UCLA Live presents Reggie Wilson.
Friday, November 20, 2009
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group
UCLA Live presents Reggie Wilson.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Kwanzaa Celebration
The African Cultural Arts Council (An affiliate of the Bowers Museum) presents a celebration for family, friends and community!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
