CBSN MinnesotaWatch Now
Filed Under:Nelson Mandela, South Africa, University Of Minnesota, West Bank
Nelson Mandela relaxes a few minutes before the start of his 92nd Birthday celebrations at his home in Johannesburg on July 18, 2010. US President Barack Obama extended birthday wishes today to Nelson Mandela, hailing the former South African leader's 'extraordinary vision, leadership, and spirit.' (credit: PETER MOREY/AFP/Getty Images) Nelson Mandela (credit: PETER MOREY/AFP/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota will host tributes to Nelson Mandela this week.

The Humphrey Students of Color Association at the Humphrey School will rebroadcast Mandela’s memorial service, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday. The event will be held at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs on the university’s West Bank.

READ MORE: Judge To Decide On Evidence Allowed At Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

On Wednesday, the university’s Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change will host a Mandela memorial at 3 p.m. in Heller Hall on the West Bank.

READ MORE: Minnesota Weather: Severe Weather Threat Fizzles, But More Heavy Rainfall Coming Overnight

Mandela rose from anti-apartheid fighter and prisoner to become South Africa’s first black president. He died last week at age 95.

MORE NEWS: What Is The Key To A Long Life?

(© Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)