SYMPOSIUM ON THE CRISIS IN DARFUR

The African Students Association at Arizona State Presents

A symposium on the crisis in the Darfur Region of Sudan

Wednesday, November 17, 2004 5:40pm at LL 2

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY COLLOQUIM SERIES

Hayward D. Horton, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology
State University of New York - Albany

Toward a Critical Demography of Neo-mulattos:
Structural Change and Diversity within the Black Population

ABSTRACT

The number of people in the United States identifying with more than one race has increased in recent years. An explosion of literature on mixed race populations has emerged. However, the focus of recent studies has been individual-level or medial-level at best. We focus on Neo-mulattos.

The argument raised here is that this population is best understood in the context of changes in the social structure relative to racism. The purpose of this paper is to articulate the nature of Neo-mulattos and the potential issues for public policy and future research.

Co-sponsored by African and African American Studies

Friday, November 5, 2004

11:00a – 12:20p

COOR 5635

Refreshments provided

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RAP MUSIC AND STREET CONSCIOUSNESS

Arizona State University's Department of History and African and African American Studies presents a book-talk and signing with the author of "Rap Music and Street Consiciousness", Dr.Cheryl L.Keyes.Click here for the flyer

Wednesday,
November 3, 2004
6:30 p.m.

The South Room

GET TOGETHER

Dr. Okechukwu “Dr. Okey” Iheduru would like you to join him
and the African & African American Studies Faculty, Staff and
affiliates in a gathering of AAAS Major, Minor and Certificate
students here at ASU.
Take this opportunity to meet and greet your fellow students as
well as to put faces with the names of the new faculty & staff
within our program.

Wednesday, October 27th, 2004

5:00-7:00pm

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Black & African Convocation
 

Saturday, May 15th, 2004 - From 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Doors open at 5:30 pm
ASU's Gammage Auditorium

A dessert reception will immediately follow the ceremony.
 

Deadline to register is FRIDAY, MAY 7th

Register and RSVP @ http://www.asu.edu/studentlife/msc/bacgraduation

"The 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Topeka Board of Education: A Landmark Desegregation Decision"

Sunday, May 16, 2004 - 6:00 PM

Phoenix Prep Academy

735 E. Filmore, Phoenix, AZ - 85006

Free & Open to public

Essay Contest Announcement

APRIL 12, 2004 deadline for submissions

You are invited to participate in an essay contest to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education.

On May 17, 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the concept of "separate but equal," concluding that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional. To commemorate this landmark decision, we created an essay opportunity for you to demonstrate your understanding of desegregation and continued efforts to achieve equality and civil rights in a country often still divided by race and class.

One essay will be selected for submission to a statewide panel of judges. The selection submitted from your university will be evaluated by an independent panel, and a statewide winner and two honorable-mentions will be selected from the college and university submissions. Prizes for state wide winners include awards of $250 cash, roundtrip airline tickets and more!

How to Participate in the Brown v. Board of Education Essay Contest

* Write an essay not to exceed 500 typed words with a 1-inch margin that answers the following question:

How has the Brown v. Board of Education decision improved public education, and what challenges remain despite legal school integration?

* You may submit your essay electronically to:
Public folders\All Public Folders\Administrative Offices\ASU Main\Provost's Office\Brown vs Board Essay Contest

Or via email to: BrownvsBoardEssayContest@asu.edu
Or in hard copy to English Department, 542 Language and Literature

* Winners will be notified by April 26, 2004.

Last Lecture Series

Co-Curricular Programs invites you to join us for the 9th Annual Last Lecture Series

Professor Ed Garnero,

Geological Sciences "A Journey Within: Discovering Earth's Innermost Secrets"
Tuesday, April 13, 2004 - Memorial Union, Ventana A

Professor Rose Weitz,

Women's Studies "Smurfs, Marlboro Men, and Cosmo: How the Personal is Political and the Seemingly Trivial Can Be Truly Important"
Wednesday, April 21, 2004 - Memorial Union, Pima Room

Professor Allan DeSerpa,

Economics "Bald Eagles, Body Parts, and Haunted Houses: The Many Margins of
Economics"
Monday, April 26, 2004 - Memorial Union, Pima Room

All lectures begin with a reception at 7:00 p.m., followed by the lectures at 7:30 p.m.

For more information contact Co-Curricular Programs at (480) 965-9600 or

visit our website at www.asu.edu/partnerships

Sculpture Unveiling

Dr. George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center

The unveiling of the larger than life Bronze Statue of Dr. George Washington Carver

was held on February 15, 2004 between 3:00 to 5:00 pm

at 415 E. Grant Street, Phoenix

African American Studies Congratulates Albert McHenry on being selected as Man of the Year

Albert McHenry, dean of the ASU East College of Technology and Applied Sciences, was recently named by the city of Mesa as "Man of the Year". His involvement with Mesa goes beyond his work at ASU East. He donates much of his spare time to causes for the elderly and has been doing so for many years. His volunteer activities include or have included sitting on the board for Mesa Senior Services, the nonprofit that runs Mesa's senior centers; bringing technology instruction from his college at ASU East to seniors; serving on the board of Mesa United Way; serving as the chairman of the technology committee for the East Valley Partnership; and serving as a member of a committee creating a new YMCA in east Mesa.

Health Social Science and the African American Community

NEW FACULTY POSITIONS

African American Studies invites applications for two tenure—track positions in Health Social Science and the African American community. The positions are offered at the Assistant / Associate professor levels beginning August 16, 2004. Doctorate in health related fields with a  special emphasis on Black populations by the time of appointment. Demonstrated evidence of teaching and research  in Public Health, Community Health, Epidemiology, Medical Sociology,  Medical    Anthropology, Health Administration, and Policy and /or specialized related courses; grant writing skills; and involvement in the health community.  The  successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in his/her field of specialization and contribute to the overall pedagogical goals of the African American Studies program.

The deadline for complete  applications is December 15, 2003, if not filled by the 30th and the 15th of each month thereafter until the search is closed AA/EOE. Applications  must include a curriculum vita, cover letter, name, address and telephone numbers and email addresses of three confidential potential references to the address listed below

Chair, African American Health Search Committee

African American Studies Program

Arizona State University

P.O. Box 873802

Tempe, AZ 85287-3802

Electronic Mail: Aframstu@asu.edu

Telephone number: (480) 965-4399