Sunday, June 28, 2009 - Events

June 25, 2009

Thursday

The Zimbabwean Music Festival 2009
Jun 25, 2009 to Jun 28, 2009
Location: CU–Boulder campus
Description:
The Zimbabwean Music Festival is an annual celebration of Zimbabwean music and culture. A fun-filled three-day weekend of concerts, workshops, community conversations, a marketplace and more, Zimfest is the largest annual gathering in North America of students, teachers, performers, and fans of Zimbabwean music. More... Zimfest 2008 was held July 3–6 at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. We were excited to welcome more than 20 Zimbabwean teachers and an amazing group of North American teachers. More... Zimfest is coming to Boulder, Colorado! Join us June 25–28, 2009 for a full weekend of concerts and presentations, plus workshops in marimba, mbira, singing, dance, drum, hosho, and more. Offerings at all levels from total beginner through expert, with special youth, choral, and music teacher tracks. Workshops and afternoon outdoor concerts on the beautiful CU–Boulder campus. Evening concerts in town at the historic Boulder Theater just off the Pearl Street Mall. Acc
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June 28, 2009

Sunday

Africa Diaspora Scientific Conference
Jun 28, 2009 to Jun 30, 2009
Location: Paris, France
Description: The African Scientific Institute (ASI) and UNESCO are presenting a conference /workshops on June 29 - 30, 2009 in Paris, with the 3rd day scheduled to be held at a university. The theme of this event is "The African diaspora scientific community mobilization for Africa" (Adiascom Africa) initiative. The purposes of this conference are: * To bring together African Diaspora scientists, futurists and technology experts who can assist towards alleviating structural poverty. * To address developing infrastructures within Africa. * To increase networking within the African Diaspora, and also link notable black people with the next generation of black scientists and technologists. Topics covered will include -Defining Africa's Infrastructure Needs -Determining Africa's Human Resources -Africa’s Raw Materials Minerals, Water, Land, Fuel -Environmental Impacts on Africa -Potable Water -Health Conditions and Healthcare Delivery Systems -Food Security: production and distribution; sa
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