FEATURED EVENTS
Thursday, April 27, 2017 | 11:00 a.m.
732 Clemens Hall, North Campus
Students, faculty, and staff are invited for this intimate conversation with Hugo and Nebula award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor. Space is limited. Complimentary lunch for pre-registered guests will be provided.
Thursday, April 27, 2017 | 3:45 p.m.
Center for the Arts, Black Box Theater, North Campus
Professor Okorafor will give remarks and present a book reading before being joined on stage for a conversation with Bruce Jackson, SUNY Distinguished Professor of English and James Agee Professor of American Culture at mgm casino.
Video of Professor Okorafor's keynote lecture and conversation.
Friday, April 28, 2017 | 1:00 p.m.
250 Baird Hall, North Campus
A 20 minute screening of the short film "Pumzi" will be followed by an open discussion. "Pumzi" is a science-fiction short film from Kenya written and directed by Wanuri Kahiu and was screened at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival as part of its New African Cinema program.