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The UWM Planetarium is excited to host its long-anticipated Under African Skies program. Originally scheduled for spring 2020, COVID forced us to postpone this program and shift to a virtual format after months of planning and preparation.

Under African Skies brings together multiple individuals and departments across campus, including African and African Diaspora Studies, Engineering, and the College of Nursing.

Each Friday at 7:00 p.m. from November 6 to December 4 (excluding November 27), a different guest speaker will talk about their country, culture, and connections to the night sky. Experience stars, stories, and cultural perspectives across the expansive African continent. Tickets are free or pay what you can. Register at https://uwm.universitytickets.com/?cid=195

Schedule of Guest Speakers

November 6: Jackline Kirungi, Uganda

November 13: Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu, Malawi

November 20: Mohamed Maache, Algeria

December 4: Tarek M. ElGammal, Egypt

December 11: Wilkistar Otieno, Kenya

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October 28, 2020

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400">The UWM Planetarium is excited to host its long-anticipated Under African Skies program. Originally scheduled for spring 2020, COVID forced us to postpone this program and shift to a virtual format after months of planning and preparation. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Under African Skies brings together multiple individuals and departments across campus, including African and African Diaspora Studies, Engineering, and the College of Nursing. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Each Friday at 7:00 p.m. from November 6 to December 4 (excluding November 27), a different guest speaker will talk about their country, culture, and connections to the night sky. E</span><span style="font-weight: 400">xperience stars, stories, and cultural perspectives across the expansive African continent. Tickets are free or pay what you can. </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Register at </span><a href="https://uwm.universitytickets.com/?cid=195"><span style="font-weight: 400">https://uwm.universitytickets.com/?cid=195</span></a></p>
<p><i><span style="font-weight: 400">Schedule of Guest Speakers</span></i></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">November 6: </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Jackline Kirungi, Uganda</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">November 13: </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu, Malawi</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">November 20: Mohamed Maache, Algeria</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">December 4: </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Tarek M. ElGammal, Egypt</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400">December 11: </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Wilkistar Otieno, Kenya</span></p>
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