Liberian Studies Association 52nd Conference
April 22-24, 2021 Topics, Schedule, Panelists, FAQs, New Publications, Etc.
Liberian Studies Association 52nd Annual Conference–The Functional Liberian State
April 22-24, 2021, the Liberian Studies Association will discuss The Functional Liberian State: Historical Lessons, Current Best Practices, and Future Paths. The conference will be streamed on Facebook via Focus on Liberia and broadcast at [...]
Make Your Bid Now
Silent bidding begins March 1 for our auction commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Peace Corps.
Peace Corps Week is February 28 to March 6
On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed executive order 10924, establishing the Peace Corps with the hopes of promoting world peace and friendship. Peace Corps Week is a time for us as a community to [...]
Building Coalitions for Positive Change
On February 22, 1-3 pm EST, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will give a keynote address at the North Carolina School of Mathematics and Science. Her talk will be followed by a question-and-answer period, and a panel [...]
FEBRUARY BOOK CLUB: “She Would Be King” by Wayétu Moore
Join us for a book club meeting on February 28th at 4pm PST/7pm EST for a chat about She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore. We will be meeting virtually, using the Zoom link below: [...]
The Functional Liberian State is LSA 52nd Annual Conference Theme
April 22-24, 2021 is when the Liberian Studies Association will conduct a virtual conference to discuss The Functional Liberian State: Historical Lessons, Current Best Practices, and Future Paths.
Show Your Stuff
By February 6, please submit 2 pictures of each item you will be donating to the Auction to be conducted online March 1 through June 30, 2021.
Resolved – Tell my Story
April 30th is the deadline for your story about the Peace Corps in Liberia, even if you aren't an RPCV. Sign up for the next Zoom workshop to be held February 13 & 27.
Resolved – Dig up my Treasures
From March 1 to June 30, 2021, FOL wants to auction your buried treasures. As part of the 60th anniversary celebration of the Peace Corps, we are seeking artifacts and souvenirs from Liberia to raise [...]