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An African Trio'... Educational Perspective for Women
Proceeds from accompanying display to benefit African children
'An African Trio', a presentation to be given on Saturday, March 10, will be a unique opportunity to listen to three dynamic
and informative African university graduates. Their presentation will focus on the field of study that most African women elect, the impact their education has upon their society, and the reaction of the male population to their education. The speakers come from Senegal, Nigeria, and Egypt. Each brings different experiences and perspectives. There will be a Q & A at the end of the presentations. The presentation will take place at the Friends Meeting House, 249 Hooker Avenue, Poughkeepsie.
Eudora Chikwendu, originally from Nigeria, received a BA in Political Science from Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania and her PhD in Political Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She continues to travel to Nigeria both to do research and to keep in touch with her family. Currently Eudora is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at SUNY, New Paltz, where she previously taught in the Black Studies Department.
Abeer Fahmy, from Egypt, obtained her BA in the linguistics and translation department of the Helwan University in Egypt. Her ultimate goal is to receive a PhD in order to become a professor in the same university. At present Abeer, recipient of a Fulbright, is in the Arabic Language Department at SUNY New Paltz for this year. She is also working on her Masters in Cognitive Stylistcs and Pragmatics.
Bintou Hinds, born in Senegal but educated primarily in Ethiopia, did cancer research in Harvard and then at Mt. Sinai. Having married an American originally from British Guyana, Bintou presently resides in Poughkeepsie and is a coordinator at Mike Arteaga's Health & Fitness Club in Poughkeepsie.
After the program, Macallan Durkin, daughter of Cecilia Durkin, owner of the storeWomen's Work, in Cold Spring, will be displaying and selling her very own designs of teeshirts, long-sleeve shirts and sweatshirts, as well as kits for bead making. The entire proceeds will be brought to impoverished children in Botswana by Cecilia Durkin.
In case of serious weather conditions, the meeting will occur on Sunday, March 11. For further information, please call Gloria 845-635-1474.
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