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# OSA

Oromo Studies Association

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- [Celebrating the Life of Professor Hamdesa Tuso](https://oromostudies.org/osa-public-statements/prof-hamdessa-tuso/) - Condolence Letter from the Oromo Studies Association (OSA) on the Passing of Professor Hamdesa TusoDear Members of the Oromo Community, Distinguished Scholars, Friends, and Family of Professor Hamdesa Tuso,It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of collective loss that the Oromo Studies Association (OSA) received the news of the passing of Professor Hamdesa
- [Professor Asmarom Legesse: A Distinguished Scholar Who Highlighted the Genius of African Democracy](https://oromostudies.org/osa-public-statements/professor-asmarom-legesse-a-distinguished-scholar-who-highlighted-the-genius-of-african-democracy/) - February 5, 1931-January 31, 2026A Statement by the Oromo Studies Association (OSA)It is with profound sorrow that we learn of the passing of Professor Asmarom Legesse, preeminent anthropologist, a fearless intellectual, and a pioneering scholar in Oromo studies. He left this world on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 94, leaving behind a remarkable
- [2025 Annual Conference Program](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/2025-osa-annual-conference-tentative-program/) - Capacity Building in Northeast Africa (NEA): The Oromo Challenge to Narratives of Power in the Horn. Click here for the 2025 OSA Annual Conference program. We look forward to your participation. Dates: July 25-27Venue: University of Toront: The Leslie L. Dan Pharmacy Building 144 College St, Toronto, ON M5S 3M2, BLD/ROOM: PB B15 
- [2025 Annual Conference CFP](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/2025-osa-annual-conference-call-for-papers/) - Date: July 25-27 (Specific time TBD) | Venue: University of Toront: The Leslie L. Dan Pharmacy Building 144 College St, Toronto, ON M5S 3M2, BLD/ROOM: PB B15 To register for the conference, follow the link: Read more Capacity Building in Northeast Africa (NEA):The Oromo Challenge to Narratives of Power in the Horn (Abstracts and Panel or Roundtable Proposals due by
- [Past Statements and Letters](https://oromostudies.org/osa-public-statements/statements/) - The Oromo Studies Association periodically releases statements or appeal letters written by OSA Presidents and/or the Board of Directors on relevant current events or issues pertaining to the Oromo people.
- [Bringing “Oromummaa” into Focus](https://oromostudies.org/osa-public-statements/bringing-oromummaa-into-focus/) - Bringing “Oromummaa” into FocusA Statement by the Oromo Studies Association (OSA) 1The Oromo Studies Association (OSA) approaches the fortieth anniversary of its founding. The Association was established to study and illuminate the ancient legacies, governance systems, language, and rich cultural traditions of the Oromo people, the largest population group in Ethiopia. Over the decades, OSA scholars have contributed
- [Moa Apagodu - OSA Board of Directors Chair](https://oromostudies.org/governance/moa-apagodu-osa-board-of-directors-chair/) - Dr. Apagodu is a faculty in the Mathematics Department at Century College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Before joining Century College, he held a position of associate Professor of Mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he taught for 18 years. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Rutgers University, New Jersey, in 2006. He holds B.Sc.
- [Mosisa Aga - Board Member](https://oromostudies.org/governance/mosisa-aga-board-member/) - Dr. Mosisa Aga is serving a three-year term as an OSA Board member to which he was elected in 2023. He has served OSA at different capacities since 2006: OSA membership development officer from 2006 to 2011, president-elect in 2011/2012, president in 2012/2013, OSA board member from 2015 to 2018 and several at other ad-hoc committees.
- [Ibrahim Elemo - OSA President](https://oromostudies.org/governance/kebede-feda-osa-president/) - Ibrahim Amae Elemo, MD, MPH, FACP is a board certified Internal Medicine Hospitalist at University of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank where he holds clinical privileges at several hospitals in Minnesota. He graduated from Gondar College of Medical Sciences in 1999 with a Doctor of Medicine degree. He served as a General Practitioner at Nagelle
- [Gemechu Abeshu - OSA Secretary](https://oromostudies.org/governance/madeline-bass-osa-secretary/) - Dr. Gemechu Abeshu is a researcher specializing in diaspora, refugee and migration studies. He is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at McMaster University and a Research Associate at York University in Canada. Dr. Abeshu earned his Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from the University of Bayreuth in Germany and his M.A. in Governance and Development Studies from
- [Dessalegn Guyo - OSA President elect](https://oromostudies.org/governance/fantahun-diba-osa-president-elect/) - Dessalegn Negeri Guyo (Ph.D., MSW) is an assistant professor of social work at Youngstown State University Ohio from January 2022 to the present. He was an Associate Professor of Master of Social Work at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (November 2020- June 2022). He has 20 years plus teaching, research and community service at Addis
- [Prof Asfaw Beyene - OSA Board Member](https://oromostudies.org/governance/asfaw-beyene-osa-board-member/) - Dr. Asfaw Beyene is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University. His research areas are thermodynamics and energy conversion. He has secured over $10 million dollars in grants and published over 140 reviewed articles in various journals, proceedings, and books including chapters in the Handbook of Mechanical Engineering and Mark’s Handbook. Dr. Beyene
- [Temam Youssouf- OSA Board Member](https://oromostudies.org/governance/temam-youssouf-osa-board-member/) - I am a PhD candidate at the University of Manitoba with interdisciplinary training in Economics and Linguistics. I hold a BA in Economics with a minor in Arabic from the American University in Cairo, an MA in Economics from Dalhousie University, and an MA in Linguistics from York University in Toronto.My work focuses on heritage
- [Bahiru Duguma - OSA Board Member](https://oromostudies.org/governance/bahiru-osa-board-member/) - Dr. Bahiru Duguma is an International Development and Diplomacy expert with 30+Years of successful career in government and international agricultural research and development organizations in Africa, Asia, and the US. Duguma holds Ph.D., M.Sc., and B.Sc. from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and MBA from the University of Maryland University College, USA. He has authored/co-authored
- [Call for Nominations - OSA 2025 Awards](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/call-for-nominations-osa-2025-awards/) - Call for Nominations for the 2025 OSA Lifetime Achievement AwardThe Board of Directors of the Oromo Studies Association calls upon its members to participate in the nomination of this year’s OSA Lifetime Achievement Award. Members who want to nominate should be in good standing and must have paid their dues before nominating.The Lifetime Award is
- [Begna Dugassa - OSA Board Member](https://oromostudies.org/governance/begna-dugassa-osa-board-member/) - Begna Fufa Dugassa, Ph.D., is a public health professional specializing in knowledge synthesis in public health. He holds two Master of Science degrees: one from Moscow Veterinary Academy in Animal Nutrition and another in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Toronto. He has furthered his education with a Master of Education in Health Professional Education
- [Samuel Geleta - Treasurer](https://oromostudies.org/governance/samuel-geleta-treasurer/) - Samuel Geleta, Professor Emeritus, Salisbury University. Ph.D. Oklahoma State University, MSc and BSc Addis Ababa University, Alemaya College of Agriculture. Teaching, research and advising experiences for over 23 years at the Department of Biological Sciences, Salisbury University, Maryland. Previous research and teaching experiences at Chadron State College, Oklahoma State University, Bishoftu Agricultural Research Center, and
- [Beka Guluma - Membership and Development Officer](https://oromostudies.org/governance/beka-guluma-membership-and-development-officer/) - Beka Guluma serves on the OSA Executive Committee as Membership and Development Officer. He earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Stanford University. Currently, he is a Post-Doctoral Associate at the University of Maryland, College Park in the Department of African American and
- [2024 OSA Annual Conference Program](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/2024-osa-annual-conference-program/) - Persistent Conflicts and Concurrent Crisis in Ethiopia: Implications for the Horn of AfricaClick here for the 2024 OSA Annual Conference program. We look forward to your participation.Keynote Speaker: Professor Emeritus Herbert S. LewisFeatured Speaker: Ms. Beirut AbafogiDates: August 2-4, 2024Location: University of Minnesota Healthcare Medical Office Building, UMMCH Wilf Family,2450 Riverside AveMinneapolis, MN 55454Parking: Lot L
- [2024 OSA Annual Conference - Call for Papers](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/2024-osa-annual-conference-call-for-papers/) - Date: August 2-4, 2024 (Specific time TBC) | Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA | Venue: University of Minnesota (TBA) Persistent Conflicts and Concurrent Crises in Ethiopia: Implications for the Horn of Africa The Oromo Studies Association (OSA) invites scholars, policymakers, activists and community leaders to itsAnnual Conference, a platform dedicated to a comprehensive analysis
- [Call for Nominations - OSA 2024 Awards](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/call-for-nominations-osa-2024-awards/) - Call for Nominations for OSA’s 2024 Annual Awards Call for Nominations for OSA’s 2024 Annual Awards The Oromo Studies Association (OSA) is calling for nominations to honor the exceptional individuals who have significantly contributed to the fields of Oromo studies, culture, and the arts. We arelooking for those who exemplify the essence of Oromummaa and have demonstrated
- [2024 OSA Mid-year Conference Program](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/2024-osa-mid-year-conference-program/) - Topic: Assessing the Role of Oromo Civic Organizations (OCOs) in Nation BuildingClick here for the 2024 OSA Midyear Conference program. We look forward to your participation.Featured Speaker: Dr. Kebene WodajoTitle: “Strengthening Nation Building: The Contribution of Oromo Civic Organizations in Europe”Dates:Week 1: Saturday and Sunday, April 13 & 14, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- [Call for Papers - OSA Mid-year 2024](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/17864/) - 2024 OSA Mid-year Conference – Call for Papers Web Conference Dates: Week 1: Saturday and Sunday, April 13 &14, 11:00AM to 3:00PM EST Week 2: Saturday and Sunday, April 20 &21, 11:00AM to 3:00PM EST Venue: Virtual Meeting Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82977694414 Topic: Assessing the Role
- [](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/policy-papers/) - Occasional Policy Brief Papers: Oromia Under Attack – The Rise of Dystopian Amhara Nationalism and the Privatization of Violence against the Oromo in Ethiopia – July 2023
- [Tsega Etefa - JOS Editor-in-chief](https://oromostudies.org/governance/tsega-etefa-jos-editor-in-chief/) - Tsega Etefa - JOS Editor-in-Chief
- [](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/17739/) - OSA Statment on the Passing Away of Dr. Alemayehu Kumsa
- [2023 OSA Annual Conference Program](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/2023-osa-annual-conference-program/) - Please view the full conference program here. The 2023 OSA Conference will be at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union in Atrium #1107. Due to construction, Campus Drive is closed. Please use the addresses below to get to the conference atrium and parking.Conference Center: 4122 Fieldhouse Dr, College Park, MD 20742 (Adele H. Stamp Student Union, entrance
- [Visitor Info](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/17663/) - The 2023 OSA Conference will be at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union in Atrium #1107. Due to construction, Campus Drive is closed. Please use the addresses below to get to the conference atrium and parking.Conference Center: 4122 Fieldhouse Dr, College Park, MD 20742 (Adele H. Stamp Student Union, entrance facing Bob “Turtle” Smith Stadium)Parking: 1B,
- [](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/17562/) - Statement of the Oromo Studies Association on the sudden tragic death of the faculty members of Madda Walaabuu University The Oromo Studies Association (OSA) is deeply saddened by the tragic and untimely death ofMadda Walaabuu University faculty and staff. As academics and researchers, the deceased are ourcompatriots, and we share the sacred principle of educating
- [Seminar Announcement](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/seminar-announcement/) - OSA is organizing a seminar on “Decolonizing Research and Knowledge Production” for early career researchers on June 13, 2023. The seminar unpacks the hegemonic discourses and methodological approaches in research and knowledge production that silence alternative voices. Through an interactive approach, it aims at provoking young researchers to critically revisit the ‘taken-for-granted’ forms of knowledge
- [2023 OSA Annual Conference - Call for Papers](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/2023-osa-annual-conference-call-for-papers/) - 2023 OSA Annual Conference – Call for Papers “Constructing the Future: Authoritarianism and the Quest for Oromo Sovereignty” The 2023 OSA conference takes up a theme that is timely on a
- [2023 Annual  Conference Announcement](https://oromostudies.org/annual-conferences/2023-annual-conference-announcement/) - The 2023 OSA Annual Conference will be held at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD from July 29-30, 2023. The call for abstracts and other details will be announced soon.
- [Oromo Studies Association (OSA) Statement on the passing of Dr. Ali Birra](https://oromostudies.org/jos/oromo-studies-association-osa-statement1-on-the-passing-of-dr-ali-birra/) - It was with profound sorrow that members of the Oromo Studies Association (OSA) learned of the passing of Ali Birra on November 6, 2022 in the city of Adama, located in Ethiopia’s Oromia state. On behalf of its members, the OSA Executive Committee and Board of Directors extendprofound condolences to Dr. Ali Birra’s wife, Lily Birra, his
- [The Political Ecology of War and Famine in the Horn of Africa: Oromia in Focus](https://oromostudies.org/jos/the-political-ecology-of-war-and-famine-in-the-horn-of-africa-oromia-in-focus/) - Introduction: The Horn of Africa in general, and Ethiopia’s pastoralist frontiers in particular, have become epicenters of disasters – drought, famine, war, violence and displacement. As a result, over 9 million people in the pastoralist regions of Ethiopia are currently in need of emergency food aid, according to a report by the UN Office for
- [Bonnie K. Holcomb - OSA Board Member](https://oromostudies.org/governance/bonnie-k-holcomb-osa-board-member/) - Bonnie K. Holcomb is a founder of OSA who has served in a number of capacities, including as OSA Board Chair. In 2014, she received OSA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She is an anthropologist and advocate with expertise on the Oromo and neighboring peoples in the Horn of Africa. She holds degrees in anthropology from Bryn
- [Celebrating the life of Dr. Taddesse Ebba Fido, A Scientist turned Freedom Fighter](https://oromostudies.org/osa-public-statements/celebrating-the-life-of-dr-taddessa-ebba-fido-a-scientist-turned-freedom-fighter/) - An esteemed scholar, author, and determined leader left this life to join his comrades on May 1, 2022. Dr. Taddesse Ebba was especially respected among OSA members for his contribution as Gadaa Melba, the author of the widely-cited book, Oromia: an Introduction. He was a multi- dimensional man – a father, an author, a geneticist,
- [Dressing Modern Like Our Mothers by Peri M. Klemm](https://oromostudies.org/news/dressing-modern-like-our-mothers-by-peri-m-klemm/) - Oromo women live as traders, wood carriers, shepherds, and farmers in and around the ancient trade center of Harar, Ethiopia. They have lived with the uncertainties of drought, famine, war, and political unrest for several generations and experienced poverty, disease, and severe restrictions in personal freedom. These same women, both young and old, adorn themselves
- [Mission Statement](https://oromostudies.org/about/mission-statement/) - The Oromo Studies Association is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary organization established to promote and foster scholarly studies in all fields pertaining to the Oromo people. To realize its objectives, the Oromo Studies Association guides, develops and promotes scholarship on the history, economy, culture, health, education, politics and laws of the Oromo, in addition to biological and
- [Call for Training Participation (deadline extended)](https://oromostudies.org/news/call-for-training-participation-deadline-extended/) - In response to request from many interested applicants, and considering difficulties in communication in some parts of Oromia over the last few months, the Oromo Studies Association (OSA) extended the deadline for the call below until November 30, 2022. The Oromo Studies Association (OSA) is planning on organizing a series of seminars that aim to
- [2023 Mid-Year  Conference Announcement](https://oromostudies.org/uncategorized/2023-mid-year-announcement/) - Call For Papers: Oromo Studies Association Mid-Year Conference 2023March 18-19, 2023 – Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)Building Toward Stability In The Face Of Violence, Turmoil, And Disinformation In The Horn Of Africa The aim of the 2023 OSA Midyear conference is to bring evidence-based scholarly work that provides the kind of data, analysis and recommendations required

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- [Home](https://oromostudies.org/) - 2026 Annual Conference · Minneapolis, MN · July 31 – August 2 Oromo Studies Association · Est. 1986 Oromo Studies Association Advancing Oromo Scholarship. A global community of scholars, researchers, and community members dedicated to promoting knowledge of the Oromo people — through peer-reviewed publication, annual conferences, and open academic exchange. Register For 2026 Conference
- [Governance (new)](https://oromostudies.org/governance/) - Governance Leadership of the Oromo Studies Association Executive Committee OSA’s elected executive officers for the current term. Dessalegn Guyo President View Bio Gemechu Abeshu President Elect View Bio Rajeera Geleta Membership & Development Officer View Bio Samuel Geleta Treasurer View Bio Board of Directors OSA’s elected Board members, who set strategic direction and ensure organizational
- [2026 Program Schedule](https://oromostudies.org/program/) - 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Conference Program Oromo on the Global Landscape · Minneapolis, Minnesota · August 1–2, 2026 · All times CDT Jump to Day 1 → Jump to Day 2 → ● In-Person ● Virtual ● Hybrid Day 1 — Saturday, August 1 8:30 AM Registration & Check-In Badge pickup, materials, welcome table. 9:00 AM
- [Call for Nominations for Awards](https://oromostudies.org/award-nominations/) - Oromo Studies Association · 2026 Call for Award Nominations The Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the Oromo Studies Association call upon their members to participate in the nomination of this year’s OSA awards in the following categories. 📅 Nomination deadline: June 30, 2026 Who Can Nominate Member Eligibility Members who want to nominate
- [2026 Annual - Member Registration](https://oromostudies.org/2026-annual-member-registration/) - 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE · MEMBER REGISTRATION OSA Member Conference Registration 📅 July 31 – August 2, 2026 📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota ← All Registration Options OSA MEMBER For current OSA members in good standing. $35 REGISTRATION FORM Complete Your Member Registration Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Country of
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- [Become a Member](https://oromostudies.org/become-a-member/) - Membership Join the Oromo Studies Association Support the advancement of Oromo scholarship. Connect with researchers, practitioners, and community leaders committed to knowledge and justice. Student membership is intended for currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. OSA operates on an honor system and trusts members to self-identify their status accurately. Choose Your Tier Membership Plans Annual
- [Join the Organizing Committee](https://oromostudies.org/volunteer/) - OSA 2026 Annual Conference Join our ConferenceOrganizing Subcommittee Nine subcommittees. Multiple roles. One shared mission — to build the most impactful Oromo Studies gathering yet. Applications are open to OSA members, students, and community allies. Program & Content Logistics & Operations Media & Creative Design Marketing & Communications Registration & Experience Social Events & Networking
- [Volunteer at OSA](https://oromostudies.org/volunteer-old/) - Since its inception more than three decades ago, the Oromo Studies Association (OSA) has successfully promoted Oromo scholarship, history, culture, and identity through its mid-year and annual conferences. Every year, OSA’s volunteers have been the backbone of ensuring that such gatherings are a success. Become an OSA Volunteer Since its inception more than three decades
- [Awards](https://oromostudies.org/awards-old/) - OSA Award Guidelines Background It is the practice of the Oromo Studies Association (OSA) to recognize and award institutions and/or individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the development of Oromo scholarship and who have advanced the objectives of the Association. The awards are presented to individuals and institutions who qualify the formulated criteria. The
- [Past Honorees](https://oromostudies.org/past-honorees/) - Oromo Studies Association · Awards Past Honorees A record of the individuals and institutions recognized for distinguished contributions to Oromo scholarship and the advancement of the Association’s objectives — from 2002 to the present. Use the search box or filter by award category to explore the archive. ★ This list is incomplete. We appreciate your
- [2026 Annual - Student Registration](https://oromostudies.org/2026-annual-student-registration/) - 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE · STUDENT REGISTRATION Student Conference Registration 📅 July 31 – August 2, 2026 📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota ← All Registration Options STUDENT For currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. $25 REGISTRATION FORM Complete Your Student Registration Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *University/Institution AffliationDegree LevelUndergraduateMastersDoctorate to
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- [CFP Submission Page](https://oromostudies.org/cfp-submission-page/) - ─ 2026 Annual Conference · Minneapolis, MN Call for Papers —Oromo on the Global Landscape Marking 40 years of the Oromo Studies Association — a full Gadaa cycle — and honoring the scholarship of Professor Asmarom Legesse.Augsburg University, Hagfors Center · July 31 – August 1–2, 2026 📅 Conference: July 31 – Aug 2, 2026⏱ Deadline:
- [2026 CFP](https://oromostudies.org/2026-cfp/) - Call for Papers · 2026 Annual Conference Oromo on the Global Landscape Marking 40 Years of the Oromo Studies Association and Honoring the Scholarship of Professor Asmarom Legesse DatesJuly 31 – August 2, 2026 LocationMinneapolis, Minnesota VenueAugsburg University — Hagfors Center Submit Your Abstract Prefer to read offline? Download a PDF version of this Call for Papers.
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- [2026 Annual Conference Landing Page](https://oromostudies.org/2026-annual-conference/) - 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE · OROMO STUDIES ASSOCIATION Oromo on the Global Landscape: Honoring Asmarom Legesse as OSA Turns 40 📅 July 31 – August 2, 2026 📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota Register Now Submit a Paper OverviewCall for PapersRegistrationProgram Schedule 📝 CALL FOR PAPERS Submission Deadline June 12, 2026 Submit abstracts and panel proposals. Individual papers,
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- [Library](https://oromostudies.org/library/) - Oromo Studies Bibliography The OSA Scholarly Library A curated reference of scholarly books in the field of Oromo Studies — spanning history, governance, culture, language, and beyond. Many of these works were authored by OSA members and have shaped the field over the past four decades. 65 Titles Listed 11 Subject Areas 1983 Earliest Publication
- [Home (old)](https://oromostudies.org/home-old/) - The Oromo Studies Association is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary organization established to promote and foster scholarly studies in all fields pertaining to the Oromo people.
- [Books (old)](https://oromostudies.org/books-old/) - The Oromo Studies Association is honored to share a list of scholarly publications in the field of Oromo studies, many of which were authored by scholars with memberships in OSA. Recommended Bo…
- [Books v2](https://oromostudies.org/books-v2/) - OSA Books Recommended Books on Oromo Studies A curated list of scholarly publications in the field of Oromo studies, many authored by OSA members and scholars. All Books History Politics & Governance Culture & Identity Human Rights Diaspora & Migration Language & Literature Religion & Spirituality History Reminiscences of My Life Emmanuel Abraham Lunde Forlog,
- [Governance (old)](https://oromostudies.org/governance-old/) - Executive Committee Executive Committee of OSA President Ibrahim Elemo View Profile President ElectDessalegn Guyo View Profile OSA SecretaryGemechu Abeshu View Profile Development OfficerBeka Guluma View Profile TreasurerSamuel Geleta View Profile Board of Directors OSA's Board of Directors Board MemberMosisa Aga View Profile OSA Board ChairMoa Apagodu View Profile OSA Board SecretaryBegna Dugassa View Profile Board
- [Who We Are](https://oromostudies.org/who-we-are/) - Oromo Studies Association · Est. 1986 About the Oromo Studies Association Scholarship in Service of a People Who We Are A Global Scholarly Community Founded in 1986, the Oromo Studies Association is a nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing scholarship on the Oromo people, the largest ethnolinguistic group in Ethiopia and one of the largest
- [Program Schedule](https://oromostudies.org/mid-year-conference/program-schedule/) - 2026 OSA Mid-Year Conference Conflict Resolution & Peace-building: Honoring the Life & Legacy of Professor Hamdesa Tuso Venue: University of Minnesota Medical Center, West Bank Campus2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis MN 55454 Dates: April 11–12, 2026 Download the full program (PDF) [table id=1 /]
- [2026 Mid-Year Conference](https://oromostudies.org/2026-mid-year-conference/) - 2026 Mid-Year Conference of the Oromo Studies Association The Oromo Studies Association annually hosts a mid-year academic conference on Oromo Studies. The conference includes a diverse array of panels, roundtables, keynote speakers, and guest speakers. For more information, please see the flyer Call for Papers for 2026 Mid-Year Conference of the Oromo Studies AssociationConference Date: April
- [Annual Conference](https://oromostudies.org/annual-conference/) - The OSA Annual Conference is the leading academic conference in the diaspora on Oromo Studies. Held each summer, it brings together scholars, researchers, and community members for panels, roundtables, keynote addresses, and the OSA awards ceremony. Check back soon to learn more information on the current conference, submit a paper, or register.
- [Past Annual Conferences](https://oromostudies.org/past-annual-conferences/) - Annual Conference The Oromo Studies Association annually hosts the leading academic conference in the Diaspora on Oromo Studies. The annual conference includes a diverse array of panels and roundtables, keynote and guest speakers, and an awards ceremony and/or dinner. In addition, conference participants can pick up a copy of the Journal of the Oromo Studies
- [Travel & Accommodation](https://oromostudies.org/mid-year-conference/travel-accommodation/) - Hotel and travel information for the conference venue will be posted here once details are confirmed. For questions, contact contact@oromostudies.org
- [Registration](https://oromostudies.org/mid-year-conference/registration/) - Registration details for the 2026 Mid-Year Conference will be posted here.
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