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Forest Drive Building
Room #1116
PO Box 8049
Phone: 912-681-5387
Throughout mankind's history, people of African descent have made important contributions to the world at large economically, politically, culturally, and socially.
News & Updates
The Annual Southeastern Model African Union On November 2-5, 2005, nine GSU students attended the 9th annual Southeastern Model African Union (SEMAU) in Columbus, GA. The annual simulation is a regional association of the National Model of African Union held annually in Washington, D.C. SEMAU was founded in 1998 by GSU’s Center for Africana Studies. More...
National Model African Union in Washington, D.C. At the March 2-6, 2006 Model African Union simulation, held at Howard University in Washington, the Georgia Southern University teams represented the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Tanzania. The teams performed extremely well and several delegates were selected by their peers as chairs. More...
"The African Studies program is very important
to me because I am of African descent and through this
program I can study my heritage in an academic setting.
As an English major with intentions to pursue a doctorate
in African American literature, I have found valuable
opportunities to explore different areas of my emphasis.
Culture, politics, history, and other topics are pertinent
to the understanding of the literature of a people."
Keemelah Martin, English major
"The Africana Studies minor program
is an essential component to an inclusive comprehensive
education... It introduces students to concepts and cultures
that aren't covered in other areas. The Center for Africana
Studies will aid Georgia Southern University in its efforts
to become recognized as one of the most comprehensive,
student centered universities in the nation."
Francys Johnson, Political Science major
"A broad and holistic world view is an essential
aspect of receiving the best possible education and of
achieving maximum personal potential." Kristi West, International Studies major
