Nigeria CCW

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Topics:

Educational system in Nigeria
History of Nigeria
Culture (anthropological approach, interactions)
Music and the film industry

Presenters:

Akin Ogundiran, Ph.D, is Chancellor’s Professor and Professor of Africana Studies, Anthropology, and History
Vincent (Tobi) Ogunro, Ph.D, is an Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Tanure Ojaide, Ph.D, is the Frank Porter Graham Professor of Africana Studies
Florence Okoro, Ph.D, is an Associate Professor, School of Nursing

Student Panelists:

1. Michael Uduebor – A graduate (Ph.D.) research student in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He serves on several committees representing student interests within the University community.

2. Adeniyi Adeleke: – Vice President of the Nigerian Students Association and a Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science.

3. Emmanuel Adeyanju – Vice President, Graduate, and Professional Student Government (Ph.D., Civil Engineering)

4. Nneka Ubi – President, IFMA Charlotte Student Chapter, Msc. student in Construction and Facilities Engineering.

Organizers:

Patricia Chukwueke, Adjunct Lecturer ELTI, Office of International Programs
Tarek Elshayeb, Director, Office of International Programs’ International Student and Scholar Office
Joe Hoff, Ph.D., Director, Office of International Programs’ Office of Global Education and Engagement
Joanne Michaud, Coordinator, Office of International Programs’ Office of Global Education and Engagement
Akin Ogundiran, Ph.D. is Chancellor’s Professor and Professor of Africana Studies, Anthropology, and History