COSA offers ongoing opportunities for Duke faculty, students and the local community to engage with issues pertaining to Southern Africa. To this end, COSA:
- Coordinates discussion groups, faculty and student exchanges, and visits to Duke by Southern African scholars, artists and social commentators
- Provides a forum to share research, reports on student visits, and educational experiences
- Explores issues relating to Southern Africa through reading groups and lectures
- Organizes conferences and seminars to expand knowledge of, and deepen relationships with Southern Africa
- Welcomes faculty members and other professionals in the Triangle interested in engagement with Southern Africa.