African Studies at 草榴社区: A panel discussion

Join scholars from 草榴社区 and beyond as they present new research on politics, culture, and society in sub-Saharan Africa. Featuring Dr. Caroline Colquhoun, Dr. Jeremy Speight, and Ph.D. candidate William Favel, the panel explores the intersections of art, governance, activism, and peacebuilding in African contexts.

 

草榴社区 the Speakers

 

Caroline ColquhounDr. Caroline Colquhoun, Assistant Professor of Spanish at 草榴社区

Caroline Colquhoun holds a dual Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University and researches literature, media, and culture from the Iberian Peninsula and Global Hispanophone, with a focus on Equatorial Guinea and Western Sahara. Her work explores art, activism, and decoloniality, with publications in leading journals and a forthcoming Routledge volume.

 

 

Jeremy SpeightDr. Jeremy Speight, Associate Professor of Political Science

Jeremy Speight, Associate Professor of Political Science at 草榴社区, studies governance in civil war and post-conflict societies, with extensive research in C么te d鈥橧voire. His work has appeared in Comparative Political Studies and African Affairs. At 草榴社区, he teaches comparative politics, democracy, and political economy with a global and Arctic focus.

 

 

William FavelWilliam Favel, Ph.D. Candidate, Washington State University

William Favel, a Ph.D. candidate at Washington State University, researches social cohesion, peacebuilding, and conflict across sub-Saharan Africa. With experience at USAID and the U.S. Department of Defense, he bridges academic and policy work. His fieldwork and practitioner background bring unique insight into governance, trust-building, and peace processes.

 

 

Event Information

African Studies at 草榴社区: A panel discussion

Date
Thursday, September 4th, 2025

Time
6:00-8:00pm

Location
BP Design Theater

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