Upcoming CAS Events

Welcome Back!!! Fall Semester, FY '26. Please be sure to visit often for updated event information! Here's to a FANtastic School Year!

 

Global African Diaspora Conversation Series

This event is co-sponsored with the Georgia African Studies Initiative (GASI) and the Atlanta Global Studies Center (AGSC)

Multiple Identities of the African Diaspora: The Gullah Geechee Cultural Identity and Heritage

Title: Gullah Geechee Life, Culture, and History.

Description: When one hears the term “Gullah Geechee” images of strange dialects, singing, and storytellers who live in a small coastal town come to mind. This interactive presentation will delve into the history, life, and culture of Gullah Geechee people.

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Time: 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Location: ALC 2109

Online: https://ksuhub.com/cas-sept16


Global African Diaspora Lecture Series

"Spirituality in the African Diaspora," Exploring the relationship between traditional African diaspora culture and the belief systems and the Abrahamic religious traditions and cultures.

"Iansã is not Saint Barbara:" Re-discussing syncretism between Catolicism and Afro-Brazilian religions.

Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Time: 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Location: Virtual 

Online: https://ksuhub.com/cas-oct14

 


Holidays of the Diaspora

First Fruits, Many Nations: A Celebration of Holiday Season in the African Diaspora.

Experience a vibrant holiday gathering where the colors, flavors, music, and traditions of the African Diaspora come alive! From soulful rhythms to festive hors d'oeuvres, join us in honoring heritage, unity, and the joy of the season—because when many nations celebrate as one, the spirit shines brightest.

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Time: 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Location: ALC 1200

Online: https://ksuhub.com/cas-nov11