NATCHITOCHES – The Phi Beta Delta Language and Culture Series at Northwestern State University will offer a lecture on South Africa on Thursday, March 21 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 213 of Russell Hall. The lecture by Northwestern State faculty member Dr. Thamsanga “Tamsie” Jongile will offer insights into the language and culture of South Africa.
The event is also part of a Phi Beta Delta – NSU Eta Mu Chapter Scholarship Fundraiser. Registration is $5 for students and $20 for all other participants. Online registration is available until March 21 at 5 p.m. at http://nsu.la/pbdsouthafrica. Individuals who register online will receive the meeting invitation/link via email after the registration. Those attending can also register at the door. The event will also be streamed via Webex at the same time, with a Webex recording available for registered attendees.
Jongile is a doctoral researcher originally from Cape Town, South Africa, and based in Amsterdam. He joined the Northwestern faculty two years ago. His work and travels have taken him through 64 countries across five continents, enriching his multilingual and multicultural insights into organizational behavior. Jongile’s research focuses on exploring the nuances of narcissism, humor and micro-aggressive behavior in the workplace. His study on microaggressions will be featured in a TED talk series to be held at Yale University in November. While he considers himself a cross-disciplinary scholar, his interests lie in organizational behavior in service industries like hospitality.
The Eta Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars hosts the Language and Culture Series to expand all participants’ knowledge of diversified languages and cultures worldwide and support funding for Northwestern State University students participating in international studies. For more information, contact Dr. Njeri.S. Ngacha at njeris@nsula.edu or Becky Stephens in Room 201 of Russell Hall or (318) 357-5162 or stephensb@nsula.edu.
