Schedule
Monday, February 18
9 p.m in Smith Auditorium
FILM SHOWING: “Blood Diamond” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Djimon Hounsou, nominated in 2007 for five Academy Awards.
The film showing will be introduced with an informative discussion of the historical forces that triggered the actual events depicted in the film.
Tuesday, February 19
11:00 am in the Hallie Ford Museum of Art
How African Sculpture Liberated Western Art; Gallery talk with Andries Fourie, Assistant Professor, Department of Art & Art History, Willamette University
As part of the African Week celebration at Willamette University, sculptor Andries Fourie will present a gallery talk in the exhibition, Yoruba Sculpture: Selections from the Mary Johnston Collection. The talk will examine the differences and similarities between Western and African sculpture, and explore the ways in which exposure to African sculpture freed European and American artists from the constraints of strict realism, and enabled new modes of expression.
1–3 p.m. in the Hatfield Room of Hatfield Library
LECTURE AND WORKSHOP: Jan Haaken is Portland State University psychology professor and author of “Speaking Out: Women, War, and the Global Economy,” a book about the aftermath of Sierra Leone’s civil war depicted in the film “Blood Diamond.” Haaken will explore why and how African countries are often mired in social unrest.
Haaken will lead an exciting workshop about film and solidarity, crisis and representation.
Wednesday Feb. 20
3:30 p.m. in Cat Cavern
PUZZLE MAP ACTIVITY AND POSTER SESSION: Willamette students and faculty will unveil Oregon’s first mammoth puzzle map of Africa. In addition to a puzzle competition and activities, students will display educational posters for each of Africa’s 54 countries. Festivities will include African music and snacks.
This event is particularly family friendly.
4:30–5:30 p.m. in Cat Cavern
Students Empower Students: Educate Girls in Africa “You Can Make a Difference!”
An inspiring presentation by WU graduate and undergraduate students about education in Africa today and the efforts of one small nongovernmental organization to bring positive change to communities in Zambia.
Thursday Feb. 21
11:30 a.m. in Cone Chapel
PANEL DISCUSSION AND SLIDES: Four Willamette students will show slides and share experiences from their recent study abroad experiences in South Africa, Uganda and Ghana.
Friday Feb. 22
All Day Event in Putnam University Center and Goudy Commons
AFRICAN MARKET: Come shop for jewelry, crafts, drums, clothing, baskets and artwork while supporting humanitarian projects in Africa and local entrepreneurs in Oregon.
Throughout the week Goudy Commons will be serving African cuisine.
Also throughout the week, Hallie Ford Museum of Art will be hosting several African related events, including a beautiful exhibition of Yoruba sculpture from West Africa.