Discover Africa

The Center of African Studies promotes Duquesne University's constructive engagement with Africa and the African diaspora through teaching, scholarship, and service. We strive to create and encourage opportunities to experience the many rich African traditions and cultures from interdisciplinary and multicultural perspectives.

Learning Outcomes

  • To create and promote interdisciplinary academic programs in African Studies and Global Health
  • To provide community engagement opportunities for faculty and students with Africa and the African diaspora
  • To encourage and support research opportunities in African Studies and Global Health
  • To engage the university community in critical discussions through invited speakers and other events on issues related to African Studies and Global Health
  • To facilitate, support, and coordinate agreements between Duquesne University and academic institutions in Africa and the African diaspora

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Gerald Boodoo, Ph.D.

Dr. Boodoo is the Director of Duquesne's Center for African Studies. The Center of African Studies promotes Duquesne University's constructive engagement with Africa through teaching, scholarship and service. It strives to create and encourage opportunities to experience the many rich African traditions and cultures from interdisciplinary and multicultural perspectives.

Advisory Board

Jordan Covvey, Pharm.D., Ph.D.

Jordan Covvey, Pharm.D., Ph.D.

Pharmacy Administration, School of Pharmacy

Joseph Sheehan, D.M.

Joseph Sheehan, D.M.

Musicianship, Mary Pappert School of Music

Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa, Ph.D.

Akwasi Opoku-Dakwa, Ph.D.

Management, Palumbo Donahue School of Business

David Kahler, Ph.D.

David Kahler, Ph.D.

Center for Environmental Research and Education, Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Kristine L. Blair, Ph.D.

Kristine L. Blair, Ph.D.

Dean, McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts, ex officio

Peter Osuji, Ph.D.

Peter Osuji, Ph.D.

Center for Healthcare Ethics, McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts

Ted Bergfelt

Ted Bergfelt

Reference and Instruction Librarian, University Library

Rachel Ayieko, Ph.D.

Rachel Ayieko, Ph.D.

Department of Instruction & Leadership in Education, School of Education

Khlood Salman, DrPH

Khlood Salman, DrPH

School of Nursing

Sarah Manspeaker, Ph.D.

Sarah Manspeaker, Ph.D.

John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences

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