June 1, 2007

Drake U. Professor Takes Students to Uganda to Learn About Development Firsthand

By MEGAN LINDOW

A native of Uganda, Jimmy Senteza realized that he was in a good position to teach his students about harsh realities in the developing world.

So Mr. Senteza, an associate professor of finance at Drake University, spent two years creating a course, "Sustainable Development in Africa," that covers issues like HIV, human rights, microfinance, and tribalism. In May the course culminated in a three-week journey through Uganda for his 21 students.

The country, which has survived war

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