Southern Illinois University Edwardsville African Students Association (ASA) is continuing its observance of African Week at the University.
“Prior to now, we used to have an ASA night but we thought of having a week that will contribute to students’ academic and career development, while also bringing some of Africa’s culture and tradition to SIUE,” said Adesile Okeowo, ASA president.
The group started the week Monday with a day of ASA members, faculty and staff dressed in traditional attire.
A Career Development/Skills Enlightenment seminar was held Wednesday.
Today, the ASA, in partnership with the Black Student Union, will host an AIDS Awareness workshop from 6-8 p.m. in the Morris University Center’s Mississippi Room.
“We want to help increase people’s awareness of HIV and AIDS,” said Nunu Idemudia, an SIUE junior majoring in psychology. “We will talk about the ways you can contract HIV and AIDS and how not to discriminate against those with the disease.” For more information about the workshop, contact Idemudia at nai.ian3nai@yahoo.com.
On Friday, the group will feature the inter-collegiate debate, “Battle of Wits” at 5 p.m. in the Morris University Center Goshen Lounge. Participating schools include: SIUE, SIUC, Webster University, the University of Missouri-Columbia, Knox College in Galesburg, Western Illinois University, Principia College and Northern Illinois University.
Later Friday at 8 p.m., all schools will participate in a one-day, indoor soccer tournament.
African Week will conclude with Africa Night 2014 at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom.
Attendees will enjoy dishes from across the African continent. The program will include a cultural show featuring music, dance, drama and entertainment.
Tickets are available at the Morris University Center Information Center. The cost is $10 for SIUE students, $15 for SIUE faculty and staff and $15 for the general public.
For more information, contact Okeowo at (512) 576-2382 or aokeowo@siue.edu.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottom land and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of nearly 14,000.
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