African Studies Program UofT

Join us for a memorable evening of joy and celebration of our amazing graduates! ✨✨✨

📆 When: Friday, May 22, 2026
🕑Time: 6PM-8PM
📍Venue: William Doo Auditorium, 45 Willcocks St, University of Toronto, Toronto ON M5S 1C7

✍ Please RSVP by Tuesday, May 19, 2026
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jQ0dhqDZVX

A time to celebrate! let’s make it special! Stay tuned for many surprises! 🙌🏽✨

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Poster for a graduation reception hosted by the African Studies Centre at the University of Toronto. The design features a light background with decorative flourishes, gold accents, and small balloon graphics. Large centered text reads “Graduation Reception” with the subtitle “Come celebrate with us.” Event details: Friday, May 22, 2026, from 6–8 PM. Location: William Doo Auditorium, New College III, 45 Willcocks Street, Toronto, Ontario. A button labeled “RSVP here” and a QR code for registration appear at the bottom.

📣📣✨✨ We are thrilled to celebrate the historic donation from our alumna Dr. Afua Cooper in honour of the late Alpha Madiou Diallo. ✨✨

This donation will support African Studies Community and Leadership and Citizenship Award and inspire many African Studies students and changemakers! 🌍📚

🙏🏽🙏🏽 Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Dr. Afua Cooper for your generosity, impactful and inspiring donation to our students. 💕💕💕

🌍✨The African Studies Centre hosts Year 2 of Jollof Rice Wars/ Peacemaking food tasting with 2 amazing Chefs:

👩🏾‍🍳Chef Titylayo Yekini ( - Nigerian Chef)🇳🇬
👩🏾‍🍳 Chef Abrafi Akrofi ( -Ghanaian Chef)🇬🇭

Organized by Prof. Marieme Lo & Alfred Oduro
With special guests: Erinayo, Fareedah, ASCU Team and the African Studies Faculty and Staff! 🙌🏽

📣✨ Exciting Summer Opportunities with the African Studies Center! ✨📣

Ready to be part of something meaningful this summer?
The African Studies Center has two job openings for AFR280Y1: Introductory Swahili course and this could be your chance to get involved! 🌍📚

📇 Course Instructor Position
Lead and inspire students as they begin their journey into the Swahili language and culture.
🗓 Deadline: April 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM
🔗 Application link: https://unit1.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/posting/49152

📇 Teaching Assistant Position
Support student learning, collaborate with faculty, and gain valuable teaching experience.
🗓 Deadline: April 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM
🔗 Application link: https://unit1.hrandequity.utoronto.ca/posting/49153

Don’t miss out on this chance to contribute, grow, and make an impact this summer. Apply now and spread the word! ↩️

✨ Exciting news from the African Studies Centre! ✨

We are thrilled to announce 4 student awards celebrating excellence, leadership, and community impact 🌍🎓

📌 Apply via the links in our bio!

1️⃣ Ubuntu – African Studies Award
🗓 Deadline: April 1, 2026
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/bH76yEaBjm

2️⃣ Sylvia Beck Memorial Award
🗓 Deadline: April 1, 2026
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/MxxQPSbnQ7

3️⃣ African Studies Community Leadership & Citizenship
Award
🗓 Deadline: April 1, 2026
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/wF6tVFLJnQ

4️⃣ African Studies Excellence Award
🗓 Awarded in early Fall 2026

Don’t miss this opportunity, apply and share! ✨

The Faculty of Arts and Science and the African Studies Centre warmly invite you to attend a career and networking event with African Studies alumni as part of the backpack2Briefcase program (b2B).

📆 When: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
🕑Time: 5:00 PM-7:30 PM
📍Venue: Faculty Club
41 Willcocks St, University of Toronto
✍ Please RSVP
https://forms.office.com/r/XwtHBR85zt

Hello students! We hope you’re having a great winter term.

Summer course registration begins this week, and the African Studies Centre is offering two exciting courses:

AFR290H1 – The Idea of Africa
Explore the discourses and representations that shape understandings of Africa and Africanness. The course is fully online, with asynchronous lectures (Tuesdays by 11 a.m.) and a live discussion session on Thursdays from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Instructor: Professor Safia Aidid.

AFR280Y1 – Introductory Swahili
Start learning Swahili! This course introduces basic grammar and vocabulary while exploring East African cultural context. Fully online and asynchronous.

🎊 Happy New Year and Welcome to a new semester !

Join us for the African Studies graduates’ celebration and welcome back party✨ ✨✨
Come enjoy great food, electric vibes and an amazing DJ to shed of the winter blues and winter vortex!

January 30, 2026| 6:00-8:00PM

📆 When: Friday, January 30, 2026

🕑 Time: 6PM-8PM

📍Venue: William Doo Auditorium, 45 Willcocks St,
University of Toronto, Toronto ON M5S 1C7

✍ Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 28, 2026

https://forms.office.com/r/FBKUSNruMa