Thingira

The graduate students studying Africa have made a concerted effort to develop a cohesive community within Princeton University. The creation of Thingira, the African Studies Graduate Forum, is the most significant contribution. With generous support from the African Studies Committee, graduates meet every two weeks to discuss African art and literature, research problems, and contemporary issues facing the continent, among other topics. Thingira also provides graduates with the opportunity to present their research and receive feedback from fellow students. In addition, students use the forum as a sounding board for their future research plans. In the coming year, Thingira meetings will host graduate student speakers from other universities in the area. Thingira events are open to the University community and are advertised throughout the campus.

In addition to Thingira, graduate students at Princeton can participate in the Annual New York Area African History Conference, an event aimed at showcasing the work of graduates studying Africa. This conference is held at nearby Rutgers University.