September 8, 2009
Our Tanzanian companion synod's Sebastian Kolowa University College (SEKUCo) starts its third year in October with new programs in nature conservation and eco-tourism and a total enrollment of more than 800 students. Click on to download the Fall 2009 SEKUCo newsletter.
April 17, 2009
The Sebastian Kolowa University College (SEKUCo) in Tanzania is opening the second semester of its second year with two new programs and 438 students -- and challenges to provide books, instructors and Internet connections to its campus. You and/or your congregation can play a role in helping this new university overcome its growing pains. Read on to download the latest SEKUCo newsletter.
October 27, 2008
If you’re between the ages of 21 and 30 and want to find out more information on how to serve in the Czech Republic from September 2009-August 2010 at Silesian Diakonie, join Lutheran Children and Family Service at an informational meeting Tuesday, October 28th, at 1:00 p.m. at 5401 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, 19120.
September 8, 2008
Our second SEKUCo Sunday on Oct. 5 aims to raise $50,000 to support the development of a second campus for programs in law and eco-tourism and expand facilities at the Tanzanian college. Won't you help?
August 25, 2008
"There is so much to tell about my year-long experience teaching at SEKUCo," writes exchange teacher Amanda Grant. "I have come home to many familiar faces but I leave behind many that have touched my life just as I have touched theirs."
July 2, 2008
In three short years, SEKUCo has progressed from an idea to a completed year of classes for 137 students.
Rev. Dr. Anneth Munga has been an incredible driving force throughout, while SEPA provided other support. The College concept was first discussed with a SEPA delegation to the North Eastern Diocese in Tanzania in August, 2005.
May 13, 2008
Provost Anneth Munga has recently provided a detailed update on the second semester progress at SEKUCo. All of the 138 students returned for their second semester in February and will finish in June. The students have covered specialization courses in visual, speech and intellectual impairment and early intervention and are in their core courses on Development Studies and Teaching and Learning now. While second semester classes end in June, there will be numerous “summer†programs.
January 23, 2007
Our partner Tanzanian church is opening a new university to train teachers. March 11 is set aside to raise awareness, funds for the project
