Sankofa Conference
Sankofa is an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana, translated to “it is not taboo to fetch what is a risk of being left behind.”
30th Annual Sankofa Conference
The Sankofa Conference is an annual program hosted by the Multicultural Center, designed to help students learn, understand, and appreciate the rich cultural heritage of people of African descent. It promotes unity and understanding among students and is a forum for discussion and learning.
- When
- Postponed to Friday, Feb. 21.
- Time
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Where
- Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
Multicultural Center KUB 230
- Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
- Attire
- Business casual
- Registration
- 9:15 am - 9:45 am
- Conference Workshops
- Session(s) I – 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Session(s) II – 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Session(s) III – 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Sample of Workshop Session(s)
- The How and Why: The Importance of Connecting with Students and Colleagues
- Life is about Opportunities/Leading from where you are
- Cultivating Dignity and Embracing Difference
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