2021 Spring Nyansapo Kente Robing Ceremony
4/29/2021 5pm at Bryant Conference Center
Congratulations from The University of Alabama Black Faculty and Staff Association on the amazing accomplishment of your upcoming graduation from The University of Alabama. Nyansapo is a Ghanaian symbol that means intelligence, ingenuity, and patience. Kente is a ceremonial cloth used for occasions such as this one. The purpose of this event is to recognize and honor graduating students of color.
Nyansapo will took place for on 4/29/2021, 5:00 pm, at the Bryant Conference Center.
Nyansapo will took place for on 4/29/2021, 5:00 pm, at the Bryant Conference Center.
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The Nyansapo Kente robing ceremony was started in the summer of 2016 as an initiative to promote retention amongst undergraduate and graduate students of color, and to celebrate their accomplishments. The Kente robing ceremony provides the BSFA community an opportunity to highlight the significance of graduating from The University of Alabama.
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Nyansapo is a Ghanaian symbol that means intelligence, ingenuity, and patience
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Fall 2020 Program
Nyansapo December 6, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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