Friday, April 11, 5-6:30-pm, University Hall [Rm. 386B] [African and African American Studies Conference Room], 230 N. Oval Mall

Learn about the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo through this interdisciplinary and informational discussion. Dr. Sarah Van Beurden of the OSU Department of African American and African Studies and OSU Department of History will be moderating.

Topics of discussion include the historical origins of the conflict, its geopolitical implications, diaspora engagement, and challenges surrounding humanitarian intervention.

Refreshments will be provided.

Speakers

• Dr. Joshua Walker, Congo Research Group

• Laura Kupe.J.D., Congo Diaspora Impact Strategies

• Dr. Joseph Inungu, Central Michigan University

Moderator

• Dr. Sarah Van Beurden, OSU Department of African American and African Studies and OSU Department of History

Sponsored by: Mershon Center for International Security Studies; Conflict and (Im)Mobility Grant; Global Arts and Humanities; Center for African Studies

Hosted by OSU Department of African and African American Studies.