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Cornell's commitment to the study of Africa incorporates multi-disciplinary activities in instruction, outreach, and research addressing issues related to food security, human resource development, agriculture, sustainability, human rights, environmental resource management, economic growth, inequality, and public policy.

The University continues to contribute to the dissemination of African scholarship through a variety of methods. Symposia on topical issues such as aid, trade, institution-building, governance and conflict provide a forum to explore various perspectives and to exchange ideas. Lectures by distinguished African leaders and Africanist scholars continue to inform debate and stimulate the University’s intellectual and scholarly activities on Africa. Teachers’ workshops, web-based resources and curriculum development facilitate the teaching of Africa in area schools. Cornell's renowned faculty has helped to shape debate and influence policy in Africa by serving as consultants to international organizations and agencies on economic, social, and institutional growth in Africa.

Photo by Rachel Margolis, Senegal

Cornell continues to build relationships with African universities by creating mutual exchange programs for both students and faculty; by supporting the education of Africa's future leaders through Cornell fellowships and awards; and, by generating awareness of issues that affect the continent. In addition, the University has a progressive study abroad program in several African countries as well as a travel grant program for graduate students to conduct research in Africa.

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Cornell's Adult University (CAU)
Unit: School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions
Audience: Cornell Alumni

Cornell's Adult University (CAU), which, in addition to its on-campus summer programs, offers educational trips around the globe during the four seasons of the year. In this manner Cornellians and friends of the University not only deepen their knowledge and understanding of world cultures, but also serve as ambassadors for the University. Recent study-tour destinations have included Russia, India, East Asia, Tanzania, New Zealand, Peru, and the Galapagos. The subject of numerous articles over the years, CAU is regularly highlighted in Arthur Frommer’s print and online travel guides.

Library Resources

John Henrik Clarke Africana Library

The Africana Studies and Research Center houses the John Henrik Clarke Africana Library, a core collection of over 18,000 volumes focusing on the social and political dimensions of the history and culture of peoples of African ancestry. Holdings include basic books, complete collections of works of important writers, and highly selective research materials that complement the collections housed in Cornell's research libraries. The Africana Library's documentation collection contains valuable primary source materials, including copies of rare monographs, manuscripts, newspapers, and journal publications on microfilm and microfiche.

Outreach

Cornell Educational Resources in International Studies
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Audience: Current Cornell Student, Cornell Faculty/Staff, Cornell Alumni, International Visitors/Scholars, Prospective International Student

The Cornell Einaudi Center for International Studies in partnership with Area Programs is committed to extending its resources to the wider community. Outreach programs in International Studies offer post-secondary conferences, professional development opportunities for teachers, public programming, business workshops, speakers bureaus, and much more.

Programs, Centers, and Institutes

Africana Studies and Research Center
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences, University-wide Centers

Africana studies is a tradition of intellectual inquiry and study of African peoples. Using a transdisciplinary approach, Africana scholars document the global migrations and reconstruction of African peoples, as well as patterns of linkages to the African continent and among the peoples of the African Diaspora.

Institute for African Development
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences

The Cornell Institute for African Development coordinates teaching, outreach, and professional service activities on issues related to Africa, including food security, human resource development, refugee assistance, environmental resource management, economic growth, and public policy.

Publications

Nka: Journal of Contemporary African Art

Nka journal of Contemporary African Art has been published biannually since the fall of 2004. The journal, which has established connections with African-based artists and art critics, academics, museums, galleries, and other art related institutions, is edited by Salah Hassan, art critic and curator who is also Professor of Art History at Cornell, and founding editor Okwui Enwezor, a New York based curator, art critic and writer.

Study Abroad

Cornell Abroad in Africa
Audience: Current Cornell Student

Cornell students regularly study in several African countries. From direct enrollment opportunities in universities in Ghana, Senegal, and South Africa to field-based programs in Kenya, Madagascar, South Africa and Tanzania, students have many options. The Cornell Abroad website maintains links to many programs, and walk-in advising is available every day from 1:30-3pm at 300 Caldwell Hall.