The Local Arrangements Committee of the ASA, comprised of volunteer members from local academic institutions (Columbia, New York University, CUNY, SUNY Stony Brook, etc.) and private non-profit organizations, is responsible for coordinating a variety of events and activities at the 50th Anniversary meeting. With the help of LAC, local African studies programs at regional institutions and African organizations in the area will be able showcase their activities and achievements.

Members:

Carolyn A. Brown (Rutgers University) Co-Chair
Jacqueline Fischer (Trade Source Group) Co-Chair
Bertrade Ngo-Ngijol Banoum (Lehman College CUNY) Co-Chair

Mahen Bonnetti (African Film Festival)
Kate Bruce (NYU Africa House)
Abena Busia (Rutgers University)
Tatiana Carayannis (Social Science Research Council)
Joseph Caruso (Columbia University)
Lynda Day (Brooklyn College)
Abosede George (Barnard College)
Salah Hassan (Cornell University)
Charlayne Haynes (Fordham U)
Alisa LaGamma (Metropolitan Museum of Art)
Mojubaolu Okome (Brooklyn College)
Luvon Roberson (LR/PR Consulting)
Benjamin Talton (Hofstra University)
Olufemi Vaughan (SUNY Stony Brook)
Gerald Vogel (Museum for African Art)
Geoffrey Williams (NYU Africa House)