6th Annual Holiday Concert by members of the Atlanta Symphony Brass
December 8 at 7:30 pmJapan-America Society’s 2023 Bonenkai Holiday Celebration Gala
December 12 at 6:00 pm
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Ethiopia, Memories of Home: Revolution, Refuge and Renewal
November 10 at 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Center for Studies on Africa and Its Diaspora presents: Ethiopia, Memories of Home: Revolution, Refuge, and Renewal, featuring Partner and Global Creative Director for The Wolfgang Puck Group of Companies and the Center for Studies on Africa and Its Diaspora (CSAD) external advisory board member Gelila Assefa Puck.
Join CSAD at Georgia State University for a celebration of Ethiopia. Gelila Assefa Puck reflects on growing up Ethiopian, leaving home, and shaping a life of global advocacy. Senior Lecturer of Political Science at Georgia Gwinnett College, Yohannes Gedamu, enlightens with Ethiopian history and current events. Plus, Ethiopian art, music, and a coffee ceremony!
This in-person event will take place on Fri. Nov 10, 2023 at 5:00 PM-8:00PM (Eastern Standard Time). Located at Centennial Hall Auditorium (100 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303)
Through Puck’s captivating stories and personal experiences, we will explore the themes of revolution, refuge, and renewal in Ethiopia. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions, tastes, and sounds of this remarkable country. From its ancient civilizations to its modern struggles and triumphs, we will discover and rediscover the true essence of Ethiopia.
Whether you have personal ties to Ethiopia or simply want to expand your horizons, this event promises to be a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you to Ethiopia, Memories of Home: Revolution, Refuge, and Renewal!
The event is also part of the annual International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department of Education, celebrating the benefits of international education and exchange. IEW is now observed in more than 100 countries. At Georgia State University, Ethiopia, Memories of Home is designated as one of the university’s signature IEW events this year.
Sponsored by Mellon Intersectionality in the American South (IAS)
There are various paid parking lots in the vicinity of Centennial Hall.
