SERSAS 2025 invites paper and panel proposals that present original research on new directions and themes in African studies, addressing new topics and/or innovative approaches and methodologies. SERSAS 2025 welcomes proposals from all disciplines, including but not limited to anthropology, economics, geography, history, literary studies, public policy, music, theater, education, public health, art history, gender studies, sociology, African languages and cultures, and political science. Proposals with interdisciplinary links between humanities, social sciences, and the sciences are particularly welcome. Proposals should be aimed at a broad but specialized audience, as the conference is highly multidisciplinary. 

SERSAS will once again offer a prize for the best graduate student paper.

Archaeology in Post-Conflict Tigrai: Assessing Damage and a Way Forward.

Catherine D’Andrea, Simon Fraser University 

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On November 16th, the African Student Union (ASU) hosted its 52nd Annual Pageant, African Riches: Finding the Next Diamond. This celebration of Africa and the African diaspora provided a platform for students to showcase their creativity and deep connection to African traditions through cultural expressions.

The Mr. and Ms. ASU pageant had six talented contestants competing this year. Male contestants were Terell Mitchell, Nduka Mbadugha, and Junior Baffor-Bonnie; female contestants were Deborah Fawole, Joy Maramba, and Taylor Godwin. All contestants offered unique and entertaining performances.

Junior Baffor-Bonnie and Joy Maramba were crowned Mr. and Ms. ASU 2024, thanks to an enthusiastic audience response and impressive scores from the judges.