Graduate Students in African Studies’ (GSAS) mission is to contribute to intellectual forums in relation to African Studies as well as to bring greater awareness to the African Studies Program. It will promote interest in the study and research of African cultures and peoples, provide fellowship among students and faculty, represent students’ needs and interests at all times whenever required, provide a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to benefit the University community, and foster collegiality among members by holding occasional communal social recreation and entertainment.