Alven Makapela

Background

Makapela, Alven was born on August 28, 1934 in Mafiking, South Africa. Son of Mthunzi Leonard and Fuduka Rose (Mashwa) Makapela. came to the United States, 1963.

Education

Bachelor in History, State University of New York, 1965; Master of Arts in Economics, New School for Social Research, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy in History, State University of New York, Stonybrook, 1980.

Career

Officer United Nations, New York City, 1967-1969. Instructor Essex Community College, Newark, 1969-1970. Professor Adelphi University, Garden City, New York, since 1970.

Special assistant to president Adelphi University, since 1970.

Achievements

• Alven Makapela has been listed as a noteworthy History educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocation: farming.

Connections

Married Omega Nomvula Long, June 24, 1964. Children: Themba, Dedanizizwe, Andile.

Father:

Mthunzi Leonard Makapela

Mother:

Fuduka Rose (Mashwa) Makapela

Spouse:

Omega Nomvula Long

child:

Themba Makapela

child:

Dedanizizwe Makapela

child:

Andile Makapela