Outreach Scholars Program

Invite an Outreach Scholar to your classroom in person or online

 

The African Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is committed to the service of resourcing African scholars, materials, and events to support providing educators and community enthusiasts.

Our Outreach Scholars are experts on diverse topics that relate to the African continent and its peoples from language, culture, history, environmental conservation, social movements, film studies, so much more.

If you would love to invite an Outreach Scholar to your class or community event, we would be happy to work with you on the timing, modality, topic, and materials for the visit.

To invite an Outreach Scholar to your school or community event, please contact the African Studies Outreach Coordinator outreach@africa.wisc.edu or fill out this short form.

Popular requests:

  • Classroom presentations
  • African storytelling
  • Intro to an African language (for example Yoruba, Swahili, or Arabic)
  • Cultural demonstrations
  • Educational programs and curriculum consultation

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Training

Our Outreach Scholars receive ongoing support as they develop and facilitate presentations. As they share their knowledge and expertise in classrooms and community settings, Outreach Scholars gain valuable public speaking and teaching experience that they bring with them to their future careers.

Community Feedback

“The presenters had first hand knowledge of living in Senegal and were extremely enthusiastic about the time they spent there. They were engaging speakers and understood what would be interesting to the audience. They were just wonderful–I think my students and I could have listened to them for hours! I would love to have them come back!” – Jennifer Wolfe, French teacher at Verona Area High School

“Professor Songolo was able to provide much more clarity to a difficult situation and my students benefited immensely!”—Carol Brey, teacher at Waunakee High Schooll

“I want to thank you for all your help in contributing to our African culture day. Students were absolutely delighted and want to do it again. They not only learned so much, but they had fun, too. They wish all their school days could be like this”—Barb Cnare, teacher at Watertown High School

“They really engaged the students, and captivated their interest. I had students comment on how helpful it was. We were really happy with the presentation, and my students really gained a lot. Thank you so much for setting everything up!”—Susan Baldwin, teacher at Adams-Friendship High School

“We had a WONDERFUL visit this morning, and the students welcomed Olayinka most warmly. Students were very comfortable with her, curious, and interested. Thank you so much for helping to arrange this amazing cultural exposure.”—Gail Sterkel, teacher at Monona Grove High School

“We can’t thank you and Theresah enough for the amazing program on Friday. The kids could not stop talking about it. Theresah did a beautiful job of teaching them age appropriate things and making it fun. We will for sure have the program back in the future!” –Sarah Popp, teacher at Our Redeemer Lutheran School