Winston-Salem State University News October 2, 2014 WSSU to Develop a Relationship with University in Kenya Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, that will lead to student and faculty exchanges and research collaborations. "This agreement creates another opportunity for our students and faculty to engage in global conversations with colleagues in advancing the frontiers of knowledge and human understanding," said Dr. Corey D. B. Walker, dean of the College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education at WSSU. "As a historically black university, we are particularly delighted about the opportunity to collaborate with our colleagues on the African continent. Our relationship with Kenyatta University will provide our students with a unique opportunity to gain innovative global perspectives while developing a deeper appreciation and nuanced understanding of the rich histories and cultures of Africa." WSSU began working with Kenyatta University several years ago as part of an interdisciplinary study abroad program focusing on culture, language and politics of Kenya and Tanzania, and East Africa in general. A significant component of the program relates to exposing students to the diversity of Swahili culture and linguistic development in East Africa through engagement with historical and political trends such as indigenous African institutions, the East African slave trade, colonialism and post-colonial developments. "This agreement will take WSSU to the next level of student and faculty engagement with diversities in Sub-Sahara Africa as part of a dynamic global environment, and enhance the WSSU strategic mission to prepare students for success through academic excellence and curriculum internationalization," said Dr. Joti Sekhon, director of international programs. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Register now http://www.hbculibraries.org/html/2014meeting-form.html for the October 26-28, 2014 HBCU Library Alliance 6th Membership Meeting in Atlanta GA!