Africana Center seeks nominees for stole awards

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The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is seeking nominations for the 2023 Graduation Stole Awards. All are invited to nominate graduate or undergraduate students who will graduate in May, August, or December 2023, and:

  • Identify as African or African descendant, and/or
  • Perform research on topics relating to Africa or the African Diaspora, and/or
  • Demonstrate awareness and support for African/African Diaspora people and issues.

The honorees will receive their stoles at the annual award ceremony on Monday, April 24, at 4:30 p.m.

To make a nomination, please include your name, the nominee's name, major, and anticipated graduation date, as well as a 75- to 100-word description of how the nominee has contributed to research, respect, and/or awareness of Africa and the Diaspora. Kindly send nominations by email to woodruffj@ccsu.edu by April 12.