UM African Students Union

ASU wins big! Elections on Monday!

2011-04-09T21:09:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who has worked hard to make ASU such a success this year! We won the following Awards at the COISO Banquet:

International Week 2011

Best Embodiment of the Theme - AFRICA NIGHT

Best Overall Night - AFRICA NIGHT

Silent Inspiration - ANDRES MORFIN

Student Leader of the Year - FEETA CAPHART

Best Programming - AFRICAN STUDENTS UNION

ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR - AFRICAN STUDENTS UNION

Let's continue to make African Students Union the BEST organization!

Executive Board 2011-2012 ELECTIONS

MONDAY APRIL 11^TH

7:30pm, UC 224

General Body meeting MONDAY!

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African Students Union

General Body meeting

Monday, November 8

7pm, UC 224

Games (not just Mancala!) and Pizza!

Yearbook picture and upcoming events!

See you there!

Coming soon....

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African students union

Presents…

Africa Week

2010

November 15-19

Monday, November 15:

Rock of Africa, 12-2pm, UC Rock – Come get cake and learn about the events coming up in Africa Week. Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) will also be out there so make sure to get a hug!

Homophobia in Africa, 7pm, Stanford Master’s Apartment – A discussion, in conjunction with SpectrUM and the Women and Gender Studies Department, on homophobia on the African Continent

Wednesday, November 17:

Afrocentria, 8pm, UC Rock – A celebration of African culture through dance, live music, poetry, art, and food

Thursday, November 18:

Dance Lessons, 8pm, UC Ballroom A – Come learn a traditional African dance with a professional African Dancer

Friday, November 19:

Movie night, 7:30pm, Memorial 211 – We will be showing the film “Yesterday”, about a Zulu Woman’s journey to overcome HIV.

ASU General Body Meeting Tomorrow! UC 224 @ 7p

2010-09-26T02:20:00.000-07:00

Project Iingcambu - TODAY!

2010-09-17T09:23:00.000-07:00

ASU will be kicking off its Community Service initiative

Project Iingcambu

TODAY Friday, Sept 17^th

Meet @ Stanford Circle at 3:30pm

If you would like to join us,

please contact Feeta Caphart (f.caphart@umiami.edu) or I’shawnna Henderson (i.henderson@umiami.edu)

ASU General Body Meeting TODAY!

2010-09-12T23:37:00.000-07:00

ASU’s 2^nd General Body meeting of the semester!

7pm, UC 224

Join ASU's community service initiative Project Iingcambu

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Apply to volunteer for Project Iingcambu!

Project Iingcambu was made to enhance and expand a current initiative at Belafonte TACOLCY Center in Liberty City, the Zulu Warriors, which focuses on empowering young boys and molding them into leaders who can later serve to improve the community from which they came.

Through Project Iingcambu, we will augment self-pride and strengthen identity by teaching the youth about a part of their history sparsely covered in schools. These students will learn about Africa and its relevance to the depths of Black American and Caribbean history.

In addition, values of community pride and civic duty will be interwoven into the curriculum to inspire them with the power and ability to create positive change in their community and personal lives.

The volunteers, or elders, are integral in making Project Iingcambu a successful program. The elders will lead a group of 4-6 students in the biweekly activities they will help plan.

The elders will meet with the Project coordinators to plan the biweekly activities and prepare the materials needed for the activities. The elders will serve as role models for the students, inspire them to reach for higher education and promote the importance of serving the community.

It is important that the elders are committed to meeting with the Project Coordinators and volunteering with the Zulu Warriors at Belafonte TACOLCY Center.

Applications are due Sept 3^rd by 9pm to i.henderson@umiami.edu or f.caphart@umiam.edu

Any questions or concerns: please direct to I’shawnna Henderson (615) 974-4473 or Feeta Caphart (240) 350-6571

Apply for COISO Cabinet!

2010-09-01T21:25:00.000-07:00

The Council of International Students & Organizations (COISO) invites you to apply for the 2010-2011 Cabinet!
This is a great leadership opportunity since the COISO Cabinet functions as the powerhouse of one of the largest student-run organizations on campus!

Applications are due on Wednesday, September 8th at 5:00pm. All applications should be emailed to i.henderson@umiami.edu or submitted to the COISO Office (UC 213).

Sign up for interviews in the COISO Office (UC 213). Interviews will be conducted on Thursday, September 9th.

Decisions will be released on Friday, September 10th.
Cabinet Retreat and Training on September 12th; 11:00am.

GASF ANNUAL PICNIC

2010-07-15T12:30:00.000-07:00

The Ghanaian Association of South Florida
              Invites you to it's
Annual Picnic in Celebration of Ghana's Republic Day

Date: Saturday July 17th, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
          (JETTY Pavilion)
         6503 N. Ocean Drive
         Dania, FL, 33004

We look forward to seeing you there with your family and friends.
See Flyer attached for more details.

--
Ghanaian Assoc. of South Florida, Inc.
P. O. Box 827452
Pembroke Pines, FL, 33082-7452
954-397-3610

ASU Updates

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Welcome to the newest additions to the ASU Eboard:

Erika Gibson – Co-Public Relations

Adelola Adeyemo – Secretary

Adekemi Akinwole – Historian

Be sure to congratulate them when you see them!

Wednesday, April 28^th:

HSO is having the Mr. and Miss Planet Kreyol Pageant

and they need OUR HELP!

If you would like to volunteer, email umafricanstudents@gmail.com

6:30pm, Wesley Gallery

Also on Wednesday….

Come out to ASU’s

Ugandan Beaded Necklace fundraiser

These beautiful bead necklaces were made by Acholi women in Northern Uganda from recycled paper

All of the proceeds from the necklace sale will go back to the women

The necklaces make great Mother’s Day gifts!

UC Breezeway

11a – 2p

Last but not least…

Wondering what happened to Project Iingcambu?

Our community service project is back!

Monday, May 3^rd

If you would like to visit the Zulu Warriors with us, email

f.caphart@umiami.edu or i.henderson@umiami.edu

GOOD LUCK ON FINALS!!!!

ASU's Ugandan Beaded Necklace Sale Wednesday

2010-04-26T20:25:00.000-07:00

Come out to ASU’s

Ugandan Beaded Necklace fundraiser

These beautiful bead necklaces were made by Acholi women in Northern Uganda from recycled paper

All of the proceeds from the necklace sale will go back to the women

The necklaces make great Mother’s Day gifts!

Wednesday April 28th

UC Breezeway

11a – 2p

Congrats to the new Eboard! and upcoming events

2010-04-22T15:21:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the new Eboard!

President – Feeta Caphart

Vice President – Tad Debarros

Treasurer – Armstrong Ibe

Public Relations – Olajide Bamishigbin

Make sure to congratulate them when you see them!

**If you would like to join the eboard as 2^nd vice president, secretary,

co-public relations, or historian, please reply to this email**

Upcoming Events:

Ugandan Beaded necklace Sale

Wednesday April 28 11-1pm

UC Breezeway

These necklaces are made from recycled paper by a group of women in Northern Uganda.

ALL the proceeds from sales go back to the women.

There are many different colors and lengths of the necklaces, they make great gifts!

Last ASU meeting of the YEAR!

Monday April 26 8pm

UC 211

(*Note the room change*)

Come celebrate the past year and

have some fun before final exams start!

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African Students Union

Executive Board 2010-2011

Nominations for positions are NOW OPEN

*President*

*1st Vice President*

*2nd Vice President*

*Treasurer*

*Secretary*

*Public Relations (2 positions open)*

*Historian*

ASU is an organization dedicated to raising cultural awareness and knowledge of the diversity and current issues of the African continent. We are looking for people who are responsible, hard-working, committed, and enthusiastic about Africa and all things related to Africa.

Think you or someone you know fits that description?

Send your nominations to f.caphart@umiami.edu

Nominations due April 14th

ELECTIONS MONDAY APRIL 19TH

Open Eboard Meeting tonight!

2010-03-22T04:25:00.000-07:00

Love Africa?
Want to learn more about Africa?
Want to bring more African awareness to campus?
Come learn how to join ASU’s Eboard!

African Students Union is having an

Open E-board Meeting

Tonight, Monday March 22, 2010
7:30pm, UC 237

Learn about the Executive board positions and how you can run for them.

Hope to see you there!

Jeopardy! at next general meeting

2010-03-07T23:38:00.001-08:00

African Students Union

*next general body meeting*

JEOPARDY, part 2!

Monday, March 8^th @ 7:30pm

UC 237

We’ll be continuing our highly competitive game!

Couldn’t make it last time? Come this time!

There will be prizes!

See you there!

We're back on blogspot! Upcoming Events

2010-02-10T23:20:00.000-08:00

Hello ASU family!

We will be updating this blog more often with upcoming events and any interesting findings concerning Africa.

This week is full of ASU events, take a look!

THURSDAY, FEB. 11TH, 8pm in Cosford Cinema

1st Annual African Film Festival

Presented by the African Students Union, the Africana Studies Program, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and Cosford Cinema of the University of Miami

Films showing:

COME BACK TO SUDAN

Directed by Daniel Junge & Patti Bonnet
Sudan/USA, Digital Projection, 29 minutes, English

The last time Lado Jurkin, Mabior Mayom, and Deng Dau saw their home and families was when they were eight years old. Flash forward 18 years. Accompanied by their adoptive Colorado mother, Jean Wood, the three undertake an extraordinary journey back home to their villages in war-torn Sudan.

PARIS SELON MOUSSA

Directed by Cheik Doukoure

Guinea/France, 2003, Digital Projection, 96 minutes, French with English Subtitles

The village’s water pump is on its last legs and Moussa (played by the director Cheik Doukouré) is appointed to go and buy a new one in Paris. On his journey he encounters a plethora of remarkable characters and typical immigrant difficulties: crime, police raids, working at random odd jobs. However, he also experiences the solidarity of their community. This humorous and moving film stirred controversy in France, and was awarded the Human Rights award by the United Nations in 2003.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 7pm, UC ROCK

Afrocentria is a showcase of African Cultures through dance, music, art, and food. We will have various performances and serve dessert to pay homage to "African Love"

The night is free of charge! We will be selling "Paper to Lace" Beaded necklaces made by displaced women in Northern Ugandan, all proceeds will go to those women. We will also be selling Haiti relief t-shirts.

We hope you will come out to experience "African Love"!

AFRICA WEEK 2008

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Hey everybody.

So ASU's 2nd Annual Africa Week (Nov. 9-14) is quickly approaching.

So that you all can be up to date (and map out your schedule for the week), below is our listing of events. We hope to see you soon!

This will be ASU’s 2^nd Annual Africa Week. Africa Week was established at University of Miami during the Fall Semester of 2007 to celebrate the heritage and culture of Africa Campus-wide for an entire week.

o ASU Community Service – Wild N’ Crazy Kids Go Global!
ASU will begin Africa Week 2008 by serving the community. Co-sponsored with Yellow Rose Society and a number of other student organizations, approximately 100 community youth will gather at UM with students in obstacle course activities and culture centered games.
Sunday, November 9^th. 2:00PM (UC Rock)

o “Afrocentria” Africa Week Opening Ceremonies
“Afrocentria” is a celebration of African culture through dance, live music, poetry, art, and food. Come enjoy a celebration of Africa as well as the opening ceremonies to Africa Week,
Sunday, November 9^th, 7:00PM (UC Rock)

o African Cause Forum and Display
Witness a display of the numerous issues faced by African countries and learn ways that you can help.
Monday, November 10^th, 6:00PM (UC Lower Lounge)

o Faculty Fellow w/ Africana and Religious Studies
Enjoy a dinner and discussion with faculty of the Africana and Religious Studies Department on the role and impact of religion in Africa.
Tuesday, November 11^th, 6:00 PM (Mahoney Apt.)

o Spoken Word at the Rat co-sponsored by ASU
This month’s Spoken Word event will feature Bridget Gray, Winner of Best Narrative Short at Elevate Film Festival, a student feature, and the stage will be open for Open Mic. Brought to you by RAB and ASU.
Wednesday, November 12^th, 7:00PM (The Rathskeller)

o “The Rock of Africa"
Socialize and enjoy the sights and sounds of Africa. Join ASU on the Rock to represent and appreciate the diversity and heritage Africa has contributed to the world over the ages while celebrating the founding of our organization with cake!
Thursday, November 13^th, 11:00AM – 2:00PM (UC Rock)

o African Dance Lessons
Dance is an integral part of African culture. Join African Students Union to learn fundamental African dance moves and their significance from a professional.
Thursday, November 13^th, 7:00PM (UC Ballroom A)

o ASU “Wrap” Party

Join ASU at the Rat for a “Wrap” Party to close out the week. Guests will be able to enjoy a mixture of African and American music and dress in various pieces of African attire. Brought to you by RAB and ASU.
Friday, November 14^th,10:30PM – 2:00AM (The Rathskeller)

In addition, we'd like to thank those who have helped us sponsor Africa Week 2008!

The Africana Studies Program
The Butler Center for Service and Leadership
The Department of Student Affairs
The Ratskeller Advisory Board
The Council of International Students and Organizations
Department of Multicultural Student Affairs
Hurricane Productions
The EDO Association of Florida

Fall 2008 Events

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Hello Everyone and welcome to a new semester for African Students Union!!!

We are excited for what's to come in the next few months, so get ready for a great time with us.

Our first meeting of the Fall 2008 semester will be September 3rd, but we hope to see you before then at CanesFest!

Below, you will find our fall schedule of activities, and again, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask!!!

African Students Union

Fall 2008 Calendar

· 1^s

· 1st ASU General Body Meeting

September 3rd, 7:30 PM (Wednesday)
Rathskeller Lewis Room

· 2^nd ASU General Body Meeting

September 15^th, 7:30PM (Monday)
UC Ballrooms D

· ASU Goes Bowling
September 17^th, 7:00PM (Wednesday)
Meet at Stanford Circle 6:30PM

· ASU Goes to Football Game
September 27^th, Time: TBA (Saturday)
Meet at Stanford Circle

· 3^rd ASU General Body Meeting
September 29^th, 7:30PM (Monday)
UC Ballrooms D

· ASU Discussion & Forum (Healthcare in Africa)
Date: TBA
Location: TBA

· 4^th ASU General Body Meeting
October 13^th, 7:30PM (Monday)
UC Ballrooms D

· ASU Goes to Busch Gardens “Africa”
October 17^th, Fall Break Trip (Friday)
For More Information, contact us:
UM_ASU@yahoo.com

· 5^th ASU General Body Meeting
October 27^th, 7:30PM (Monday)
UC Ballrooms D

· 2nd Annual "Africa Week” &
ASU’s 20th Birthday (November 9 – 15) =>

o ASU Community Service – November 9^th

o African Cause Forum and Display – November 10^th

o Faculty Fellow w/ Africana and Religious Studies – November 11^th

o African Dance Lessons – November 12^th

o "The Rock of Africa" – November 13^th

o Afrocentria and ASU Wrap Party – November 14^th

· 6^th ASU General Body Meeting
November 24^th, 7:30PM (Monday)
UC Ballrooms D

· ASU Study Break
December 8^th, 6:00 PM (Monday)
COISO Office (*tentative)

- UM ASU Exec. Board

Congrats to the ASU Executive Board for 2008-2009!

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2008-2009 Executive Board Elections

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Hello Everyone.

Be sure to come out and vote for your E-board for the 2008-2009 School Year!!!
Monday, April 14 @ 8PM in the Mahoney/Pearson Classrooms

See You There!

Spring Events...FUN FUN FUN!!!

2008-02-21T16:17:00.001-08:00

Hello everyone.

Just to give you all an update of some events to be on the look out for in the coming weeks...

February 25th - General Body Meeting

February 29th - "Black to Africa" Community Service at Virrick Park
Meet at Stanford Circle at 3:30 PM to Carpool
A Part of Black Awareness Month!

COISO Unity Day Party at the Rat! (10:30 PM)

March 2nd - COISO Olympics (1PM - 5PM)

March 5th - ASU Potluck on the Rock

March 17th - General Body Meeting

March 21st - Afrocentria and Rat Party!

March 31st - General Body Meeting

April 3rd - 13th
COISO's International Week!!!

April 3rd - Mr. and Mrs. International

April 4th - International Dance Competition

April 5th - COISO Day of Service

April 7th-11th - I-Week Days

April 12th - COISO Banquet

April 13th - COISO BBQ

This is only a rough outline of the things to come.
Be on the lookout for more information on ASU events!!!

- ASU E-board

ASU as Organization of the Month - November 2007

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~ Congratulations to ASU for receiving the COSO award for Organization of the Month for 2007!!! ~

This could not have been done with out the hard work and support of our members, so we would like to thank you all for this great semester...

Don't forget, there will be a meeting on Monday, January 28! Come prepared to discuss Cameroon with some delicious crepes and fun with your ASU Family.
We hope your breaks were enjoyable, but now, it's back to business.

Hope to see you there!!!

- ASU E-board

ASU Fall 2007 Events

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8/27 - 1st ASU General Body Meeting of the Fall Semester w/ Introductions and Icebreakers

9/1 - ASU attends the first UM Game of the Semester vs. Marshall University

9/10 - 2nd ASU Meeting, Discussing Tunisia and the Division in Africa and Northern Africa

9/19 - ASU goes Bowling!

9/24 - 3rd ASU Meeting Discussing Botswana and the Fence Dividing Botswana in Africa

10/6 - ASU participates in UM's Annual National Gandhi Day of Service

10/8 - 4th meeting discussing Nigeria and the Tribulations of Foreigners in the U.S.

10/11 - ASU Co-sponsors "The Black Dilemma" with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorperated

10/22 - 5th ASU Meeting discussing Cape Verde and Slavery in Africa

10/24 - United Nations Day - ASU's position: "Fights for your right to life after AIDS in Africa"

11/5 - 6th ASU Meeting, in preparation for Africa Week 2007

11/12 - 11/17 - ASU's first Annual Africa Week
11/12 - Art and Fashion Exhibit
11/13 - Faculty Fellow with Africana Studies
11/14 - The Rock of Africa
11/15 - African Dance Lessons
11/16 - Screen on the Green with Canes Night Live - "Coming to America"
11/17 - AFROCENTRIA!

11/14 - ASU participates in Fusion's Dance Fundraiser

11/19 - ASU Meeting, with discussion on Ghana and Child Pedophilia in Africa

11/27 - AIDS Around the World Week - AIDS in Africa

11/29 - ASU participates in Caribbean Students Association Cultural Showcase

And this is just the Fall Semester!

ASU E-board

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The 2007-2008 ASU E-board!!!

President - Elizabeth Adiele

1st Vice President - Zainab Ali

2nd Vice President - John Thurston

Treasurer - Joan Tankou

Public Relations Officers -
Baboni Kupe
Akua Amaning

Historian and Webmistress - Krys Foster

Advisor - Dr. Edmund Abaka

Please contact us by e-mail if you have any questions, comments, or concerns:

UM_ASU@yahoo.com

Welcome to our Blog!

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On behalf of African Students Union of the University of Miami, we would like to welcome you to our page. We are currently under construction, but please enjoy what you see and if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us!

UM_ASU@yahoo.com

Check out some of the things we've done and hope to do in the near future. We are excited that you are here! Come back soon. :)

"In the Beginning...There was AFRICA!"

- UM ASU