Hosted on the web site of Taking
IT Global and the Global Youth Action Network. Puntland, in northeastern
Somalia, declared itself an “autonomous region” in 1998. It's goal is eventual federation with Somalia. http://youthlink.takingitglobal.org/opps/orgdir.html?vieworg=2821
Information on the organization of the SRC, minutes of the meetings,
link to the UCT campus radio and the law students' journal, On Trial, etc.
Has links to the national SRC's of other colleges. http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/src/
"The association uniquely evolved from a need and was birthed as a consequence of the peculiar hardships experienced by the 2004-2005
International Masters students of Chalmers’ University of Technology,
and Gothenburg University." Maintained by Fredrick Omorogbe. http://www.nsas.se
"a premier
cultural group that strives to introduce the diversity of Africa's
cultures, traditions, customs, and politics to the Boston College
community. We are not exclusive or limited to students of African
descent but welcome all who have an interest in promoting the
diversity of Africa's richness. We are committed to the recruitment of
potential students to Boston College. Our organization also provides
support for students of African descent in the form of mentoring with
academic and social issues." http://bc.orgsync.com/org/aso
"sponsor and support formal and informal events that provide insight into African law and culture, and into current issues concerning the relationship of Africa to the U.S. and the rest of the world." Lists other Columbia University Africa-related groups. Based in New York City. http://blogs.law.columbia.edu/alsa/
"a forum for the meaningful discussion of the political, social, and cultural landscape of Africa. We aim to create a culturally enlightened community on campus by educating people about Africa. We welcome all people interested in Africa and African issues." Based in New York City. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/asa/
Based at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. "SPAN is committed to fostering discussion and awareness on Pan-African issues at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs". http://www.facebook.com/SIPASPAN
"The Coalition aims to be a unifying organization for the various African student associations and a bridge between institutional departments, scholars and initiatives with an African focus." Sponsors an Africa Week. Based in Ithaca, New York. http://www.rso.cornell.edu/coass/
Describes their projects (book drive, meeting with the Addis Ababa University
Student Council, etc.). Has "A Brief History of Ethiopian Students
in Higher Education in the United States" by Hiruy Abdu, newsletter,
discussion forums. Based in Alexandria, VA and the Washington, D.C. area,
with representatives throughout the U.S. and beyond. http://www.esai.org
African students association at Georgetown. "The African Society's purpose has always been to promote a general awareness and interest in the continent of Africa. We hope to link Georgetown faculty, staff, students and alumni as to enable the exchange of ideas about Africa; and thereby eliminate many false conceptions." - Excerpt from ASG Mission Statement http://studentorgs.georgetown.edu/asg/
"a student organization at the Harvard Law School." "The
Harvard African Law Association [HALA] was formally recognized as a graduate
student organization by the Harvard Law School [HLS] on November 6, 2001." http://www.law.harvard.edu/studorgs/hala/
"a non-profit organization of alumni of Harvard University with an interest in Africa. Membership is open to all members of the Harvard alumni community." http://hasanweb.org/
Week to "foster greater cultural, economic, intellectual and political awareness about the African continent." Conference, panels, keynotes. http://africafocusatharvard.com/
"The Africa Caucus is the Kennedy School student organization focusing on Africa. Our community brings together students, policy makers, academics and supporting members..." See also the Africa Policy Journal with full text articles such as China in Africa - They’re Back by George Moose (Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Africa) and Rejuvenating African Economies: The Role of Engineering in International Development by Bob W. Bell, Jr. and Calestous Juma. http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/kssgorg/AfricaCaucus/index.htm
An umbrella organization mainly of African university students based
in the U.S. Has an annual conference to discuss Africa's social, economic,
political, and cultural issues in various workshops. http://iasaonline.org/index.php
Has a discussion list called IASANET. To subscribe send e-mail to: mailserv@ac.dal.ca
In the message area put: subscribe iasanet-list.
Publishes AfroRise Newsletter; full text issues are online. Events, photographs, video of events. Based at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. http://www.afrorise.moonfruit.com and http://www.mcafrican.com/
"to promote unity and cooperation among African student groups and campuses across the United States." The 2009 March 20-22 Conference at the University of Colorado was postponed to 2010 due to the economic situation at US universities.. http://www.nationalasa.com/
"Cape Verdean Student Association was started to help create awareness of the country and culture of the Cape Verdean people." Includes links to
Cape Verdean student associations in the U.S., photographs of Cape Verde. [KF] http://www.cvsa.neu.edu
"The ASU seeks to raise the awareness of the continental Africa and
promote greater cultural and international knowledge and events for
the NKU Campus and community." The University is in Highland Heights, Kentucky.http://studenthome.nku.edu/~asu/
"NDASA is a geographic organization of all the African Students
at the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary's College, and the Holy Cross
College. It is open to non-Africans as well. Its primary goal is to further
the interests of African Students on the various campuses and to promote
within the Notre Dame Community, as well as the South Bend Community, further
awareness about Africa." http://www.nd.edu/~asa/
"Founded in the early 1990's, ACSA is geared to provide awareness and understanding of the African continent and the islands of the Caribbean." http://acsa.union.rpi.edu/
In English and Somali. "a non-profit organization for all the students from Somalia.....established in 1998 .....Today the association is made up of more than three hundred members and is the largest organization at the MCTC [Minneapolis Community and Technical College] campus. We have been awarded the best organization three times in the last three years and in the year 2003-2004, we surpassed all expectations by being awarded the best overall organization." Discussion forum, commentary, photographs. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [KF] http://www.somalistudents.net/
"SASA is committed to fostering cultural, political, and social awareness about the African continent, promoting dialogue about pertinent issues affecting the continent, creating an intellectual and social space for Africans at Stanford, and fostering fellowship between SASA and members of the Stanford and Bay Area community at large." See also the list from the Center of African Studies. Facebook page has photographs, videos. http://www.stanford.edu/group/sasa/
"The objective of SESU is to collect and disseminate information
about Ethiopian history, culture, and politics in order to increase awareness
about Ethiopia in the Stanford community and the Bay Area." http://www.stanford.edu/group/SSUE/
A student driven initiative, to establish an Africa Studies Institute at
the University of British Columbia and increase the number of exchange
programs between UBC and African Universities. Will hold a Conference
and Symposium Jan 24-30, 2005, "Rethinking Africa and the Diasporic Connection:
The Role and Responsibilities of the [Western] Academy." Based in Vancouver,
Canada. http://www.arts.ubc.ca/Student_Resources.1308.0.html
Meeting minutes, photographs of activities, event fliers, etc. Really
nice menu icons. Based in College Park, Maryland. http://www.studentorg.umd.edu/asa/
The mission of the association is "to unite and integrate the Africans
at the University of Memphis. To look after the welfare of the existing
and new African Students at U of M. To develop, maintain and exchange socio
cultural relations with other organizations and ethnic groups. To promote
and preserve the cultural heritage of the African people." http://www.msci.memphis.edu:80/~asauofm/
"The Erindale Campus African Student Association promotes interaction
among all students of African origins, affiliations with all African
nations and among students interested in African
affairs." http://home.utm.utoronto.ca/~ecasa
"a common meeting place for York University students, faculty and staff from the East Africa region or elsewhere who have an interest in East African issues." Based in Toronto, Canada.
http://www.yorku.ca/easa/
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