Co-hosted by: NAFSA Embassy Dialogue Committee, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Rwanda Embassy, and African Union
Date: October 23, 2024
Location: African Union Representational Mission to the United States, 1640 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Time: Panel 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Reception: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Welcome to join us in an engaging panel discussion highlighting how a partnership between higher education institutions and an embassy can make a lasting impact on global communities in areas such as education, economic development, connecting humanity across geographic and cultural boundaries, and more.
4:00 – 5:00 Introduction and opening
Opening Session
Shaz Akram
NAFSA EDC Chair and President, HerPivot
Welcome Remarks
H.E. Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze
African Union Permanent Representative to the USA
Fanta Aw
CEO of NAFSA, Association of International Educators
Gretchen Neisler
Vice Provost for International Affairs, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Distinguished Panelists
Gretchen Neisler
Vice Provost for International Affairs, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
H.E. Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana
Republic of Rwanda
H.E. Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze
African Union Permanent Representative to the USA
Professor Landry Signé
Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution
Moderation
Dr. Rachel Rui
Director, Global Research, Innovation, and Partnerships, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Networking Reception
Join us for refreshments and networking opportunities!
Sponsored by NAFSA
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