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The SIPA PAN-AFRICAN NETWORK (SPAN) is a student group based in Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA). We are committed to the professional development of our members. SPAN seeks to create an informal community of support and provide a platform for students interested in the economic, political, and social development of Africa and its Diaspora. SPAN is an open membership group — representing SIPA students from a variety of interests and disciplines, as well as from a variety of ethnicities and countries from around the globe. SPAN creates a vibrant community of support for students within SIPA and Columbia concerned with Africa and its Diaspora and organize events. SPAN seeks to explore various themes in the economic, political and social development of Africa.
The AFRICAN BUSINESS CLUB (ABC) is a student group dedicated to the advancement of issues related to Africa as well as the promotion of an understanding of Africa including its business environment at Columbia Business School. To this end, Africana strives to ensure the success of Africana’s members at CBS by providing various types of support including career resources, tutoring and help adjusting to the New York social and cultural environment, provide opportunities for business school students to explore the many facets that comprise the African culture through social cultural events and bolster the bond between current students and CBS alumni who share an interest in Africa. Club members have the opportunity for meaningful interaction and relationship-building with alumni at various special events during the year, as well as through other channels.
The AFRICAN LAW STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (ALSA) is based at Columbia University’s School of Law. ALSA works to articulate, promote, and provide a forum for the Law School community to meet and pursue their interest in African cultures, societies and laws. We are especially dedicated to strengthening the legal community through mentoring and career development and welcome students, alumni/ae, professors, and professionals to help us fulfill this mission. ALSA continually works in partnership with similarly minded groups throughout the Law School and greater Columbia and New York communities. Our goal is to sponsor and support formal and informal events that provide insight into African law and culture and into current issues concerning the relationship of Africa to the United States and the rest of the world.
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