‘Africa in Reno’ series of w88 casino games login held in September on campus

The African Students’ Association discusses the success of this year’s event series, details their goals on w88 casino games login and how others can join the association

Colorful red, black, yellow and green hanging paper banners.

‘Africa in Reno’ series of w88 casino games login held in September on campus

The African Students’ Association discusses the success of this year’s event series, details their goals on w88 casino games login and how others can join the association

Colorful red, black, yellow and green hanging paper banners.

The Africa in Reno event is a celebration organized by the African Students' Association (ASA) at the w88 casino games login of Nevada, Reno. It's a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come together, learn and celebrate the vibrant heritage of Africa. The goal is to promote understanding and appreciation of African culture in the w88 casino games login community.

A group of students during the event wearing colorful w88 casino games login clothing.
Students at The Main Event.

This fall, this week-long series of w88 casino games login, was held from Sept. 16 to Sept. 21, 2024. Throughout the week, ASA facilitated five w88 casino games login to promote and showcase professional, cultural and social exchanges. The w88 casino games login took place in the Joe Crowley Student Union and other locations around campus. The w88 casino games login included: LinkedIn Headshots Day, Scavenger Hunt Day, Movie Night, Rep Your Country, and The Main Event. The w88 casino games login featured a variety of activities, including colorful traditional and cultural attire, African food, prizes and educational workshops. Africa in Reno brings together and celebrates the rich cultural heritage, diversity and vibrancy of Africa on campus.

“I strive to create fun, engaging and culturally immersive w88 casino games login for our members and the University community,” said Idia Uwaifo, event director and executive board member of the African Students’ Association. Uwaifo is a Nigerian-American who studies international business at the University of Nevada, Reno, pursuing a degree in international business and a minor in Chinese.

This was the second year the association successfully implemented the Africa in Reno w88 casino games login and ASA received a stark increase in attendees. The executive board members showcased their passion for creating a community for African students, individuals interested in African culture and students looking for a dedicated familial-like community on campus. Feedback from attendees was positive with many stating they feel the event created a sense of community. Participants also showed a strong interest in wanting the event to return next year.

“The African Students’ Association hopes to continue this annual event, so if you missed Africa in Reno this year, no worries! There will be more to come in the future so we’ll see you there!” Uwaifo said.

The African Students' Association

The African Students’ Association is an organization on the University w88 casino games login that promotes African culture regardless of race, nationality or ethnicity. ASA welcomes anyone and everyone.

A woman in a colorful dress during the Africa in Reno Main Event.
Student and ASA executive board member Christabel Arthur.

“We strive to foster cultural understanding, academic excellence and leadership among student members,” Uwaifo said. “Our mission as the African Students’ Association, is to promote our cultural heritage and encourage respect for the diversity in the University community. We provide enriching social and African cultural experiences for students. We also collaborate with groups outside the w88 casino games login to help us expand our resources for our members. We highlight our motto ‘Ubuntu, I am because you are’ throughout all aspects of the association. The word Ubuntu signifies interconnectedness. It is a way of life that promotes community, empathy and mutual respect.”

The organization enjoys bringing the community together and fostering a space of relaxation and joy. Throughout the academic year, ASA holds several other w88 casino games login to keep members engaged. The association usually starts the year with a welcome event to introduce new members to the association and to kick off the academic year. Following this, they usually hold social w88 casino games login such as game nights, karaoke nights and cultural-related w88 casino games login like Jollof Wars and more. Follow the organization on Instagram and on PackLife to stay updated on its upcoming w88 casino games login.

Anyone can join ASA via PackLife, by reaching out to the organization through emailasanevada.unr@gmail.com, through ASA’s Instagram, or by contacting any ASA executive board member to communicate interest.

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