School of Liberal and Performing Arts

The Department of Philosophy, Makerere University in collaboration with the Catholic University of America is organizing an international conference scheduled to take place on 1^st-2^nd June, 2017. The theme of the conference is: “Philosophy, Information Technologies and Changes of the African Life Worlds”.  All members of staff and students are invited to attend the conference. The programme will be shared later.

For details on the conference, please follow:  http://www.crvp.org/conferences/2017/Kampala.html

The Department of Performing Arts and Film in collaboration with the Indian High Commission in Uganda is honored to present the Indian Bhangra and Gidda Dance Group in a show on Wednesday,  May 17, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Makerere University Main Hall. The Indian Bhangra and Gidda Dance Group is a very energetic, enthralling and the most popular dance group from the Punjab State of India. The show will feature components of the programs of the Department of Performing Arts and Film including music, dance and drama.  Attendance is free of charge. You are all invited.

The programme will be shared later.

The Department of Performing Arts and Film, Makerere University in collaboration with the Norwegian University College of Dance will lay the foundation stone for the Centre for Performing Arts on Friday, 31^st March, 2017 at 8:00a.m. The laying of the foundation stone at Flame Tree will be part of the two-day “opening the Department of Performing Arts and Film to the community” event scheduled to take place from 31^st March-1^st April, 2017 in the University Freedom Square. The event will be presided over by the Ambassador of the Royal Norwegian Embassy, H.E. Susan Eckey. Other activities will include exhibitions, presentations and performances in music, dance, drama and film screening. The two-day events will be crowned with a dance festival in which selected upcoming troupes and companies will compete in difference dance categories including; ethnic dances, jazz, contemporary, and hiphop dance.  The aim of the events is to enable the community both within and outside the University to experience what happens at the Department of Performing Arts and Film.

N.B. The Centre for Performing Arts will offer both academic training and commercial services related to performing arts and film. As such, the centre will house the Department of Performing Arts and Film and have facilities including, but not limited to, a 350-seater theatre, 12 acoustically treated classrooms, 2 music recording studios, 200-seater auditorium, 6 studios for dance, music and drama, 10 music practice rooms, a library, audio visual archive, office space and a cafeteria. 

See programme below

The Dean School of Liberal and Performing Arts cordially invites you to the PhD Public Defence of Ms Ndossi Emeline scheduled to take place on 19th January, 2017 at 10:00am in the Humanities Resource Centre, Arts building.

Thesis title: The Reintegration of Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) Returnee Mothers in the Acholi Society: Socio-Cultural Challenges and Opportunities

Supervisors

1. Assoc. Prof. Khamalwa Wotsuna

2. Assoc. Prof. Sr. Tinkasiimire Therese

See Abstract below

The Dean School of Liberal and Performing Arts cordially invites you to Mr. Akampurira Andrew's PhD defence.

Thesis title:  Capital Punishment in Uganda:  A Critical Analysis

Supervisors:  Dr. Paul Mathias Shimiyu
                   
See Abstract below

The Department of History, Archaeology and Heritage Studies invites you to a public lecture on “Land Governance and Boundary Disputes in South Sudan and Northern Uganda” scheduled to take place on 16^th June, 2016.

Presenters

1. Dr Cherry Leonardi - Durham University

2. Dr Martina Santchi - Swisspeace

See abstract  below

The Department of Performing Arts and Film (PAF), Makerere University in collaboration with the Norwegian University College of Dance will stage a performance titled: “Come on Children, Let’s Dance” at Wonder World Amusement Park Auditorium on Saturday, 23^rd April, 2016. In "Come on Children, Let’s Dance", performers express the need for harmony, peace and hope amongst humanity and also celebrate the past five years of working together and exchanging ideas and cultures between Uganda and Norway. 

 The Patron of the Philosophy Society, Makerere University cordially invites all of you to the Philosophy symposium scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 6^th April, 2016.

1.   Theme: "Immanuel Kant, Johann Herder and the Birth of Modern Racism"

2.   Presenter: Dr. Adam Culver (John Hopkins University & Maryland Institute College of Art, USA)

3.   Convener: Dr. F. M. Kasozi

The Dean, School of Liberal and Performing Arts cordially invites you to Mr Dickson Kanakulya’s PhD public defence.

Thesis title

Governance and Development of the East African Community: The Ethical Sustainability Framework

Supervisors

1. Prof Göran Collste - Center for Applied Ethics, University of Linköping, Sweden

2. Prof Wamala Edward - Department of Philosophy, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Makerere University

The Head Department of Performing Arts and Film, Dr. Sylvia Nannyonga-Tamusuza, cordially invites you to a theatrical production titled; “OUR HUSBAND HAS GONE MAD AGAIN" that will take place on Saturday, 10th October and Sunday, 11th October, 2015  at the UNCC-Uganda National Theatre.

TIME

SATURDAY, 10TH OCTOBER - 2:30PM AND 6:30P.M,

AND SUNDAY, 11TH OCTOBER - 6:30P.M

ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again is a rib-cracking political satire, which exposes the follies and foibles of the political system generally in Africa and Nigeria in particular. The production interpolates traditional, pop music and fusion as well as contemporary and modern dance, rap and spoken word.

On stage are staff, alumni, and students of the Department of Performing Arts and Film, Makerere University as well as renowned dancers and vocalists in town.

LAUNCH OF THE MAKERERE UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS AND FILM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Department will also be launching the founding of the Makerere University Performing Arts and Film Alumni Association (MAKPAFAA) to celebrate the Alumni’s contribution to the arts and creative industry in Uganda on Sunday October 11, 2015 at 04:30 p.m.

PAYMENT DETAILS

Tickets will go for 10,000/= for students, 20,000/= for ordinary tickets, and 50,000/= for VIP, and are now available at the Department of Performing Arts and Film and the National Theatre.  Please invite your family and friends. You just cannot miss it!!!

Your presence will make a strong statement about your commitment and contribution to the performing arts and film in Uganda.