ASWG Mission Statement
ASWG’s mission is to cultivate a community of students, scholars, and practitioners who are passionate about African studies and the African Diaspora.
In order to accomplish our mission, we aim to:
- Develop a dynamic, and sustainable network of African and diaspora studies scholars and practitioners who have research and work interests in this field;
- Facilitate opportunities for graduate and doctoral students to develop and showcase their scholarly interests and academic pursuits related to Africa;
- Establish and maintain partnerships with other African-focused student organizations and groups within Columbia University and other institutions.