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URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-06-10/
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URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-06-03/
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SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
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URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-05-27/
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DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-05-13/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-05-06/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-04-29/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
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URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
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SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-04-01/
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SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SOE-2026-Conference-Flyer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251210T204330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T204951Z
UID:10001770-1773837000-1773840600@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SOE-2026-Conference-Flyer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251210T204330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T204951Z
UID:10001769-1773232200-1773235800@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-03-11/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SOE-2026-Conference-Flyer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251210T204330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T204951Z
UID:10001768-1772627400-1772631000@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SOE-2026-Conference-Flyer.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251210T204330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T204951Z
UID:10001767-1772022600-1772026200@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SOE-2026-Conference-Flyer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251210T204330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T204951Z
UID:10001766-1771417800-1771421400@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SOE-2026-Conference-Flyer.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251203T192833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T194501Z
UID:10001755-1771264800-1771272000@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:NCTA Workshop (Temples and Shrines): Tokaido\, Origami\, Temples and Shrines (TOTS) 2025 Japan Series
DESCRIPTION:The (Tokaido\, Origami\, Temples and Shrines) TOTS team will present the new\, visually rich “Virtual Japan Experience” curriculum series developed by a cohort of K-12 and community college educators. Discover new techniques for bringing East Asian culture into your classroom while walking away with a variety of free resources and interdisciplinary lessons to help you successfully take your students along this journey. \n\n\n\n\n2025-26 Series:\n\nSept. 30\, 2025: Temples and Shrines: Nature\, Symbols\, Rituals\, and Art; Temples at Shrines and Shrines at Temples\nOct. 21\, 2025: Origami: Folded Emotions\, Patterns in Nature; Folding 1\,000 Cranes Tradition\nNov. 18\, 2025: Tokaido Road: Bugs\, Food\, Music\, and Children Along the Tokaido Road (Japan’s National Road)\nFeb. 16\, 2026: Virtual Japan Experience: Putting it Into Practice\n\nSponsors\nCoordinated by the East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University (Ohio State). Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh national coordinating site for the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (NCTA) Asian Studies Center\, University Center for International  Studies and a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant to the East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University.
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/ncta-workshop-temples-and-shrines-tokaido-origami-temples-and-shrines-tots-2025-japan-series/2026-02-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Asia,East Asia,Events,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/TOTS-Logo-1-edit2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Ohio State University East Asian Studies Center":MAILTO:easc.outreach@osu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251210T204330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T204951Z
UID:10001765-1770813000-1770816600@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-02-11/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SOE-2026-Conference-Flyer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251210T204330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T204951Z
UID:10001764-1770208200-1770211800@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-02-04/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SOE-2026-Conference-Flyer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251210T204330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T204951Z
UID:10001763-1769603400-1769607000@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-01-28/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SOE-2026-Conference-Flyer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251201T185052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T185052Z
UID:10001750-1769245200-1769263200@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Afghanistan's Terrain and Traditions: K-12 Professional Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Afghanistan is one of the top countries of origin for refugees resettling in Colorado? Are you an educator in the Colorado Front Range who teaches about Afghanistan or works with Afghan students and their families? Join this one-day workshop where you’ll receive historical and cultural insights\, as well as practical knowledge to better connect with students of Afghan heritag
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/afghanistans-terrain-and-traditions-k-12-professional-development-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Asia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Afghanistan-PD-1.24.26-Hannah-Palustre.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Program for Teaching East Asia%2C University of Colorado at Boulder":MAILTO:Event Submission for Teaching the World (Responses) 100% S50 ishida@colorado.edu ishida@colorado.edu Turn on screen reader support To enable screen reader support, press ⌘+Option+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press ⌘slash
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251201T162458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T184453Z
UID:10001749-1769104800-1778787000@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Global Issues Through Literature
DESCRIPTION:Reading group for K-16 educators explores texts through a global perspective. \nThis professional development workshop series is designed for K-12 educators seeking to deepen their understanding of global issues through literature. This year\, we will explore the theme of “The U.S. in the World.” Through global and regional perspectives\, we will discuss narratives of a “Global United States\,” where the U.S. role in the world and its relationship with other countries and regions is informed by transnational narratives and dialogues shaped by global trends such as migration\, environmental issues\, human rights\, and human conditions. By exploring compelling stories from diverse cultural perspectives\, educators will gain insights into the complexities of this theme\, its impact on individuals and communities\, and how to engage students in meaningful discussions around these topics.
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/global-issues-through-literature/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:International,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Vertical-Flyer-Global-Issues-Through-Literature-Series-The-U.S.-in-the-World-2-Catherine-Fratto.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Global Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh":MAILTO:majab@pitt.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251210T204330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T204951Z
UID:10001762-1768998600-1769002200@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-01-21/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SOE-2026-Conference-Flyer.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260218T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251201T185537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T185537Z
UID:10001751-1768411800-1771443000@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:Islam in Context: Regional Histories and Diverse Practices
DESCRIPTION:This 6-week online course will introduce teachers to the history of Islam\, tracing its origins in 7th-century Asia and its spread throughout the continent\, focusing on Saudi Arabia and Iran\, India and Pakistan\, and Indonesia. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Islam as both a global tradition and a collection of local communities\, each with distinct beliefs and practices.
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/islam-in-context-regional-histories-and-diverse-practices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Asia,International,Middle East,South Asia,Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands,Virtual Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://teachingtheworld.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Islam-in-Context-final-Hannah-Palustre.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Program for Teaching East Asia%2C University of Colorado at Boulder":MAILTO:Event Submission for Teaching the World (Responses) 100% S50 ishida@colorado.edu ishida@colorado.edu Turn on screen reader support To enable screen reader support, press ⌘+Option+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press ⌘slash
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251212T165508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T165645Z
UID:10001816-1768406400-1768410000@teachingtheworld.net
SUMMARY:African Literature Book Group Discussion in French - Reading Sembene's Les bouts de bois de dieu
DESCRIPTION:The K-16 Education Outreach Program at the Boston University African Studies Center hosts an annual series of book group meetings wherein participants of all ages and backgrounds are invited to read and discuss engaging novels by African authors. \nWe offer two ongoing book discussion groups: one focuses on African literature written in or translated to English\, and another one focuses on African literature written in or translated to French\, discussed in French. \nThese programs are free and open to all. The majority of the discussions are held on Zoom. Participants must procure a copy of their own books. Teachers may receive Certificates of Attendance/Professional Development Points upon request. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.bu.edu/africa/outreach/pd/african-literature-discussion-groups/
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/african-literature-book-group-discussion-in-french-reading-sembenes-les-bouts-de-bois-de-dieu/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,International,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T133000
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SUMMARY:Following The Gold Road: Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai
DESCRIPTION:The Gold Road is a three-part lecture series for K-12 educators that explores the medieval West African empires of Ghana\, Mali\, and Songhai (6th–16th centuries). The program reframes global medieval history by centering Africa’s essential role in the world economy through its prized resource—gold—and by spotlighting its contributions to art\, architecture\, learning\, and governance. \nUnder the theme “Following the Gold Road: West Africa and the Medieval Global Order”\, the State of Education Conference (SOE) hosted by the Africa America Institute in partnership with Howard University Center for African Studies and Boston University African Studies Center explores the centrality of ancient West African empires to the global economy. And while The Gold Road is especially useful for educators\, it is a free conference open to the public\, inviting all who are interested to participate. \nOur annual SOE is grounded in the belief that the liberation of Africa and the Americas are inextricably linked\, and that an unbiased and scholarly-based understanding of Africa’s history is essential to that connection. \nSessions:\nJanuary 14th\, 2026 from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Michael Gomez and Medina Thiam: Geography\, Technology\, and Governance \nJanuary 21st\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Sarah Guerin and Mr. Yinka Adegoke: Gold\, Power\, and Global Trade Networks \nJanuary 28th\, from 12:30 ET-1:30 ET with Dr. Fallou Ngom and Dr. Gana Ndiaye: Ajami Manuscripts & Knowledge Production in West Africa \nRegister here: https://www.aaiafrica.org/soe2026
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/5888/2026-01-14/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251201T151916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T152031Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Book Club for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually to enjoy discussions about these books with speakers from various universities as well as other experts across the United States. Book should be read before its featured session. \nTime \n\n7pm-9 pm Eastern\n6pm-8pm Central\n5pm-7 pm Mountain\n4pm-6pm Pacific\n\nDates:  \nDecember 16\, 2025\, The Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How Muslims Rescued Jews During the Holocaust by Karen Gray Ruelle and Deborah Durland DeSaix. Co-sponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies at the University of Michigan \nJanuary 20\, 2026\,  Uprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves Back  Co-sponsored by Center for Canadian-American Studies at Western Washington University \nFebruary 10\, 2026\, When Spring Comes to the DMZ! C0-sponsored by the East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University \nCost: FREE but registration required https://forms.gle/Uen25YqDnipGed7t5 \nRegistration deadline: until full 
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/winter-book-club-for-educators/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:East Asia,Europe,International
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251212T174451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T171701Z
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SUMMARY:African Literature Book Group Discussions: Reading Chimamanda Adichie's Dream Count
DESCRIPTION:The K-16 Education Outreach Program at the Boston University African Studies Center hosts an annual series of book group meetings wherein participants of all ages and backgrounds are invited to read and discuss engaging novels by African authors. \nSee the full list of books read over eighteen+ years here. \nThese programs are free and open to all. The majority of the discussions are held on Zoom. Participants must procure a copy of their own books. Teachers may receive Certificates of Attendance/Professional Development Points upon request. \nFor more information and to register: https://www.bu.edu/africa/outreach/pd/african-literature-discussion-groups/
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/african-literature-book-group-discussions-reading-chimamanda-adichies-dream-count/
CATEGORIES:Africa,Events,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T051120
CREATED:20251203T192833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T194501Z
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SUMMARY:NCTA Workshop (Temples and Shrines): Tokaido\, Origami\, Temples and Shrines (TOTS) 2025 Japan Series
DESCRIPTION:The (Tokaido\, Origami\, Temples and Shrines) TOTS team will present the new\, visually rich “Virtual Japan Experience” curriculum series developed by a cohort of K-12 and community college educators. Discover new techniques for bringing East Asian culture into your classroom while walking away with a variety of free resources and interdisciplinary lessons to help you successfully take your students along this journey. \n\n\n\n\n2025-26 Series:\n\nSept. 30\, 2025: Temples and Shrines: Nature\, Symbols\, Rituals\, and Art; Temples at Shrines and Shrines at Temples\nOct. 21\, 2025: Origami: Folded Emotions\, Patterns in Nature; Folding 1\,000 Cranes Tradition\nNov. 18\, 2025: Tokaido Road: Bugs\, Food\, Music\, and Children Along the Tokaido Road (Japan’s National Road)\nFeb. 16\, 2026: Virtual Japan Experience: Putting it Into Practice\n\nSponsors\nCoordinated by the East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University (Ohio State). Sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh national coordinating site for the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (NCTA) Asian Studies Center\, University Center for International  Studies and a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant to the East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University.
URL:https://teachingtheworld.net/event/ncta-workshop-temples-and-shrines-tokaido-origami-temples-and-shrines-tots-2025-japan-series/2025-11-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Asia,East Asia,Events,Virtual Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Ohio State University East Asian Studies Center":MAILTO:easc.outreach@osu.edu
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