UPDATES!!
The ASA would like to thank everyone that helped make the Touch of Africa 2009 a successful event. We are extremely grateful to our sponsors and financers. We would also like to thank everyone that showed up to this year’s event. We look forward to seeing you at again next spring.
Elections for ASA E-Board positions will be held on April 10. More information will be disclosed soon. If anyone wants to run for positions, please let us know via email. We also urge interested candidates to read more about their desired position under the about tab on this website.
The ASA in Altoona is hosting their annual "Taste of Africa" on Saturday April 4, from 6:30-9pm. We would like to attend to show support, but we will need volunteer drivers. The event is free. If anyone would like to go and is able to drive down, please let an E-Board member know ASAP!!!!
The African Market in downtown State College is selling ready cooked food, and only for $5 a bowl. The portions are large and the food is delicious. This is a great opportunity for anyone craving some African food.
As part of our efforts to make the ASA a better organization here at Penn State, we are open to your suggestions. Please be honest and objective. Subjects you can touch on include: the theme for Touch of Africa, how to increase attendance at meetings, events you would like to see etc… You can leave your contact information if you please, otherwise all responses are anonymous. Click on the links below.
It's the event you have been waiting for all year! Touch of Africa is right around the corner. FEBRUARY 21ST!!
The theme for this years cultural extravaganza will be: Africa Rediscovered: Unveiling the Beauty and Prosperity of a Rich Heritage. By tradition, we will have mind-blowing performances, and mouth-watering food. In this years presentation, we have a diverse lineup of performances.
Juanita Fleming - renown storyteller
Emman LeGrand & the African Rythmix Band
SingSing Rhythm Drummers from West Africa
Hairstylist Marietou Diene
JUXTAPOWER Zulu Performers
And of course you will see our ladies put on amazing fashion show (modern and traditional), and dances from all West Africa, East Africa, and South Africa. You will not want to miss this show.
More information regarding ticket prices, selling dates and locations etc.. can be found on the Touch of Africa tab in the menus.
The ASA would like to recognize all Fall 2008 graduates. Congratulations and best wishes!
Picture of the month: ASA members pose with Angelique Kidjo!
Mission Statement
The Mission of the African Students' Association - Penn State Chapter is to unite the sons and daughters of the Motherland and all those concerned with its welfare. Through constructive student engagement we will foster a better understanding of each other and the issues affecting Africa. The African Students’ Association aims to work as a unified body to build relationships with the administration of Penn State, fellow student organizations, and the Penn State Community. By doing so we will be able to effectively communicate ideas and information, which will help in the facilitation of our chapter’s goals on local, national, and international levels.
Eboard contact information
President: Al-Hassan Sherrif - ahs5033@psu.edu
Vice President: Anissat Salamy - aqs5059@psu.edu
Treasurer: Alzetta Williamson - acw171@psu.edu
Secretary: Fatou Diouf - fid5000@psu.edu
Public Relations Officers : Fatmata Iscandri - fbi101@psu.edu & Gina Atuku - gba5033@psu.edu
Check the E-board tab for more information
As part of our efforts to make the ASA a better organization here at Penn State, we are open to your suggestions. Please be honest and objective. Subjects you can touch on include: the theme for Touch of Africa, how to increase attendance at meetings, events you would like to see etc… You can leave your contact information if you please, otherwise all responses are anonymous. Click on the links below.
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Updates: Touch of Africa: We still need more ushers to help keep the event organized. If you are interested in helping with ushering, email Sara Ahmed (sea5047@psu.edu) and Al-Hassan Sheriff (ahs5033@psu.edu).
We also urgently need people willing to assist with the food preperation. This will make certain the food tastes better than it did last year. Please email anyone in the E-board if you are interested, we would really appreciate it.
After Touch of Africa, the ASA will host the afta-pattay!! Keep an eye out for the event on facebook. More information to follow.
Specific information regarding practice times, dress rehersals will become available on a later date. You can always email anyone member of the E-board.
Updates: National ASA Conference: Penn State has been invited to attend the first annual National ASA confrence, hosted by the University of Colardo at Boulder on the weekend of March 20. You can attend, but there is a 15 person per univeristy limit. If you are interested in participating, please email Alzetta Williamson (acw171@psu.edu) with your:
Full Name, user id, PSU ID number, and Cell # ASAP. Since there is a limit of 15 students. Due paying members will have priority. For more information check the event listing on Facebook.
Join our mailing list: We encourage all African students at Penn State (both GRADUATE and UNDERGRAD) to join the ASA and become active members. If you would like to join our emailing list, please email Ahmed Suliman (aya5077@psu.edu).
Meeting times: Since Touch of Africa is getting closer, we are going to meet every Friday at 6.00 pm sharp, in 201 Thomas. We urge all members to attend.
Website last updated: Monday, March, 30 2009, 10:53 PM