About Aimee Glocke (She/her)

“My inspirations are individuals who have dedicated their lives to ending racism and white supremacy (including all of its manifestations), and have done so through the avenues they love and the gifts they give to the world. For example, using dance as a political tool, writing liberatory literature, creating a Black owned business, etc. My sheroes and heroes are: Katherine Dunham, Richard Wright, Maria Stewart, and Mary Ann Shadd Cary.”

“And so far as I know, revolutionaries are not determined by sex.”
-Double Jeopardy by Frances Beale

 
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Education:

  • Ph.D. in African American Studies (specializing in African/Black Literature, African/Black History, African/Black Psychology, and African/Black Dance) from Temple University (May 2008)

  • Temple University Summer Study Abroad at the University of Ghana-Legon in Accra, Ghana, West Africa (Summer 2004)

  • Master of Arts in Afro-American Studies (specializing in African/African American Literature) from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) (June 2001)

  • Bachelor of Arts in English, Sociology, and Racial and Ethnic Studies (specializing in African American Literature) from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (May 1999)

  • University of River Falls Study Abroad at Thames Valley University in London, England (Summer 1999)

Research Interests:

  • African/Black Culture

  • The African Worldview 

  • The African/Black Aesthetic

  • The Black Arts Movement

  • The Black Power Movement

  • The Discipline of Black Studies

  • The Black Novel

  • African/Black Psychology

  • Richard Wright

  • Katherine Dunham

  • Kemetic Life and Culture

  • Black Nationalism

  • Pan Africanism

  • Black Liberation

  • African/African American Dance   

Professional Organizational Memberships:

  • National Council for Black Studies’ Ankh Maat Wedjau Honor Society

  • Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars 

  • National Council for Black Studies (NCBS)

  • Temple Alumni Association

  • The University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) Alumni Association

  • Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association (PCA/ACA)

  • National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS)

  • Modern Language Association (MLA)

  • Richard Wright Circle

ANKH MAAT WEDJAU HONOR SOCIETY

Scholar/Activist

Ankh Maat Wedjau Honor Society

 

Teaching Experience:

  • Full Professor at California State University, Northridge in the Department of Africana Studies (2023-present)

  • Associate Professor at California State University, Northridge in the Department of Africana Studies (2018-2023)

  • Assistant Professor at California State University, Northridge in the Department of Africana Studies (2012-2018)

  • Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Wyoming in the Department of African American and Disapora Studies teaching cross listed classes in African American and Diaspora Studies, History, English, Communication Studies and Journalism, and Women’s Studies (2009-2012)

  • Guest Teacher in Grades K-6 at Linford Elementary School and Indian Paintbrush Elementary School in Laramie, Wyoming (2011-2012)

  • Adjunct Faculty at Temple University in the Department of African American Studies (2002-2003 and 2005-2009)

  • Teaching Assistant at Temple University in the Department of African American Studies (2003-2005)

  • Associate Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in the Department of Exercise and Sports Science (ESS) (2001-2002)

  • Certified Substitute Teacher in the Onalaska School District in Onalaska, WI (2001-2002)

  • Teaching Assistant at the University of California-Los Angeles in the Department of Afro-American Studies and Communication Studies (Winter 2001)

  • Reader at the University of California-Los Angeles in the Department of Afro-American Studies (Spring 2001)

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Awards and Recognition:

  • Sabbatical at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) (spring 2024)

  • CSBS Student Success Impact Award at California State University, Northridge (May 2023)

  • Initiated into the Ankh Maat Wedjau Honor Society as a Scholar/Activist at the National Council for Black Studies Conference (May 2020/May 2021)

  • CSBS Student Success Impact Award at California State University, Northridge (May 2020)

  • Nominated for the Phi Beta Delta Outstanding Faculty Award at California State University, Northridge (April 2020)

  • Extraordinary Service Award at California State University, Northridge (May 2019)

  • Initiated into the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars at California State University, Northridge (April 2019)

  • Certificate of Appreciation from the Black Leadership Council (BLC) at California State University, Northridge (May 2017)

  • Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Favorite Faculty Member at California State University, Northridge (February 2017) 

  • Exceptional Service to Students Award from the Office of Faculty Affairs for three units of course release used for student advisement at California State University, Northridge (fall 2016)

  • Sankore Institutional Award for the Department of Africana Studies based on California State University hosting the National Council for Black Studies Conference in March 2015 (March 2016)

  • 2014-2015 Honorary Advisor Award from the Black Student Union at California State University, Northridge (May 2015)

  • The Jason Thompson Commitment to Diversity Award 2011-2012 Outstanding Faculty-Staff by the United Multicultural Council at the University of Wyoming (2012)

  • Nomination for the Outstanding External Contributor to the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Wyoming (Spring 2011)

  • Promoting Intellectual Engagement in the First Year (PIE) Award sponsored by LeaRN, the Elbogen CTL, and Residence Life and Dining (spring 2010)

  • Certification of Recognition for Contributions to the Association of Black Student Leaders (ABSL) at the University of Wyoming (Spring 2010)

  • A and S Thumbs Up Award at the University of Wyoming (Fall 2010)

  • Academic Achievement Award from the Department of African American Studies at Temple University (Fall 2003)

  • Graduate Opportunity Fellowship at the University of California-Los Angeles in the Department of Afro-American Studies (1999-2001)