Past Summit Programs - 2003
2003 Student Summit Program (3rd-6th June 2003)
Imagination and Creativity: Africa's Cultural Catalyst For Development
Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon

3 June  
4:00p -6:00p: Pre- Registration: Volta Hall
8:00p 11:00p: Finding Common Ground
Orientation Facilitated by: Earl Caldwell/Rabbi Kohain Halevi, Executive Director of Panafest
Organizing Student Creative Offerings
4 June  
8:30a -11:00a: Registration: Institute of African Studies
  Workshop at Busy Internet: The Promise of IT in Africa
Panelists: Estelle Sowah, Managing Director, Busy Internet;
Herman Chinery-Hesse, Co-Founder and MD of S.O.F.T.
Ghana; Kwami Ahiabenu II, Executive Director, AITEC Ghana; Eric Osiakwan, Executive Secretary & Founding member, AFRSIPA and COO, Ghana New Ventures Competition; Facilitator: Ije Ikoku, Partner, Rancard Solutions
12:00n - 1:45p Lunch
2:00p - 3:30p

Opening Ceremony:

  • Welcome Performance by Ghana Dance Ensemble
  • Welcome Address: Earl N. Caldwell, II and Masao Meroe Summit Founders
  • Welcome by Director for the Institute of African Studies Dr. Takyiwaa Manu
  • Welcome by Ghanaian Students: Nana Yaa Aboagye and Nana Yao Aboagye
  • Welcome by Representative of ECOWAS Students: Emmanuel Asuquo, Nigeria
  • Keynote Address: Prof. George P. Hagan, Chairman, Commission on Culture
3:45p - 5:30p Workshop I: "The Meaning of Tradition and It's Role in Contemporary Culture"
Facilitator: Dr. Samuel Quarcoopome
5:45p 6:45p Dinner
8:00p 8:30p Opening of Art Exhibition at Alliance Francaise
9:00p 11:00p Coordination of Student Creative Offering: At Alliance Francaise
5 June  
9:00a -11:45a Workshop II: "The Language of Culture"
Panelists: Francis Provencal (photographer), David Kojo Derban (architect), Nii Noi (musician), Nee Sackey (musician), Panji Annoff (producer), Benjamin Ayetey (dancer), Moses Ogunleye, (visual artist), Morgan Williams-Thomas (dancer) and Tyren Thomas (actor) and Special Guest to be Announced.
Facilitator:
Earl Caldwell and Reginald Yates
12:00n - 1:45p Lunch
2:00p - 5:00p Workshop III: "The Power of Imagination & Creativity"
Facilitator: Reginald Yates
5:00p 6:15p Student Rap Session
6:30p - 7:30p Dinner
8:00p 11:00p Concert at Alliance Francaise: Pan African Student Summit

Concert Featuring:
Hewale Sounds
Morgan Williams- Thomas (Solo Dance Performance)
Dzembii
The Ghana Dance Ensemble
Pidgen Allstars
Jimmy's Jazz Combo
6 June  
9:00a - 11:45a Workshop IV: Cultural Inspirations
Panelists: Dr. Kwesi Opoku Debra, Dr. Marcus Manns, Selassie Tetevie
Facilitator:
Masao Meroe
12:00n - 1:00p Lunch
1:15p - 4:30p Workshop V: Student Presentations of Their Summit Creative Offerings
4:45p - 6:15p Presentation: Presentation of Summaries from Presentations and Workshops; General Summit Dialogue Among Students; and Discussions for Future Summits and Resolutions
6:15p - 6:30p Closing Ceremony
7:30p Dinner
10:30p Celebration at Indigo
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