{"id":55,"date":"2011-11-10T03:01:54","date_gmt":"2011-11-10T03:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/?page_id=55"},"modified":"2026-05-15T14:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T18:37:47","slug":"ephrika","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/","title":{"rendered":"Ephrika"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tHello | Akwaaba | Jambo | Nn\u1ecd\u1ecd | Wamukelekile | \u1200\u120e | \u0645\u0631\u062d\u0628\u064b\u0627\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/files\/2024\/08\/design-1d949702-b896-4a53-a0ec-2d6ea8a8e267.jpg\" alt=\"design-1d949702-b896-4a53-a0ec-2d6ea8a8e267\" height=\"900\" width=\"900\" title=\"design-1d949702-b896-4a53-a0ec-2d6ea8a8e267\" \/>\n\t<p><strong>Welcome to Ephrika!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Williams African Students Organization (WASO) is established to celebrate African heritage, foster a supportive community, and promote cultural awareness at Williams College. We provide a platform for students of African descent to connect, share experiences, and engage in meaningful discussions about our diverse cultures and traditions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/the-organisation\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tABOUT US\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p><strong>AFRICA HERITAGE WEEK 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>April 19-25, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join the Williams African Students Organization (WASO) for our annual\u00a0<b>Africa Heritage Week<\/b>, a vibrant celebration of Africa&#8217;s rich cultures, histories, and contributions to the world. Through a series of engaging events-including panel discussions, performances, games, and cultural showcases-we aim to foster meaningful dialogue, challenge stereotypes, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for Africa&#8217;s diversity at Williams College. Whether you&#8217;re of African descent or simply curious to learn more, this week is an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and explore the beauty and resilience of the African continent.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/africa-heritage-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchedule of Events\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/files\/2025\/11\/IMG_5980.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5980\" height=\"811\" width=\"1184\" title=\"IMG_5980\" \/>\n\t<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/the-organisation\/executive-board\/\">Meet the &#8217;25-&#8217;26 WASO Executive Board<\/a><\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/files\/2024\/08\/design-4a49cdbd-222d-4297-8d40-13411e3ce9f4-1.png\" alt=\"design-4a49cdbd-222d-4297-8d40-13411e3ce9f4 (1)\" height=\"900\" width=\"900\" title=\"design-4a49cdbd-222d-4297-8d40-13411e3ce9f4 (1)\" \/>\n\t<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/the-organisation\/interim-board\/\">Meet the Winter Study 2026 WASO Interim Board<\/a><\/h1>\n\t<p><strong>News &amp; Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our Winter &amp; Spring &#8217;25 Calendar is out now!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/events\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvents\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.williams.edu\/waso\/files\/2024\/08\/design-4a49cdbd-222d-4297-8d40-13411e3ce9f4.png\" alt=\"design-4a49cdbd-222d-4297-8d40-13411e3ce9f4\" height=\"900\" width=\"900\" title=\"design-4a49cdbd-222d-4297-8d40-13411e3ce9f4\" \/>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello | Akwaaba | Jambo | Nn\u1ecd\u1ecd | Wamukelekile | \u1200\u120e | \u0645\u0631\u062d\u0628\u064b\u0627 Welcome to Ephrika! 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