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Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 18:22:01 -0700
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Subject: [wa-afr-delegates] FW: NSOA University Coordinator
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From: regional desk2 [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 8:42 AM
To: regional desk2
Subject: University Coordinator
Hey there everyone,
The following letter is from the newest addition to our Summit staff,
Scott Southgate. A native of the great state of Rhode Island and a
graduate of Phillips Exeter, Scott is an intelligent, outgoing and
energetic sophomore Black Studies major at the University of California,
Santa Barbara. He will be interning with us this summer through the
Washington Center. In addition to providing crucial administrative
support and informing the Secretariat staff of daily African-related
news, Scott's focus will be the coordination of educational exchange
programs between American schools and African universities. The
following letter describes the program and its relationship between
American campuses and the African continent. If you have any questions
or concerns regarding the education exchange program or would like to
discuss any other topic, please do not hesitate to contact Scott at any
time.
Will
> Dear Friends of Africa,
>
> The National Summit on Africa values your contributions in the
> past to forming a cohesive and active foreign policy toward Africa.
> The National Policy Plan now needs to be acted upon, in an exciting
> new phase of our operation. Where legislation and political action
> play an intricate role in the US' African policy, it is the education
> and experience of our young generations which will dictate the role
> which the US will take with Africa in the 21st century.
>
> Here at the National Summit on Africa we want to work with you
> in launching a bold initiative to unite colleges and universities
> across the nation in a movement toward strong and lucrative ties with
> Africa. The youth of this country must assume a highly active role in
> changing American perceptions in order to redefine the image of
> Africa, which is dominated by negative media coverage. Beyond gaining
> a valuable perspective of the world and taking part in a cultural
> exchange, this work will foster a meaningful and continuously
> beneficial relationship between the US and African nations. In order
> to build a strong community between the youth of the US and Africa, we
> must have active programs that will channel the interest of young
> people toward the cultures of African countries. These people will
> use this experience to become the leaders and ambassadors who will
> bond the US and Africa in a mutually beneficial partnership. This
> work is exciting, challenging, and essential to the realization of an
> involved foreign policy with Africa.
>
> As a current college student, I guarantee that the interest can
> be found on college and university campuses, but are there programs
> available for students who desire to pursue their interest? If not,
> we request you to consider the possibility of broadening your
> curriculum to include such programs that aim to connect your
> institution and its student body to the new experiences of Africa and
> its tremendous opportunities. The youth will spearhead an incredible
> outreach that will enrich the lives of Africans and Americans alike.
> The students that you involve now will emerge as the leaders of US
> interaction with African nations.
>
> I thank you for your time, and would like to extend my services
> as a communication link between the National Summit on Africa and your
> institution. My name is Scott Southgate; I will be heading this new
> division of youth coordination for the National Summit on Africa. If
> you have questions, suggestions, ideas, concerns, or useful
> information about contacts or programs you can get in touch with me by
> e-mail at [log in to unmask] Or you can contact me by phone at
> (202)-861-8644 ex.. This project is essential to the success of the
> implementation of the US' National Policy Plan toward Africa in the
> immediate and distant future. Your help and enthusiasm are greatly
> appreciated. At your disposal,
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Scott Southgate
>
> University Coordinator
>
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