The Wisconsin Film Festival is presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Arts Institute in association with the Department of Communication Arts. Founded in 1999, the Festival presents over 150 films in eight theaters in eight …
Month: March 2015
Fulbright US Student Program 2016-17 Competition
The Fulbright US Student Program 2016-17 competition will open on Tuesday, March 31. Erin Crawley, the campus Fulbright program advisor, will hold an information session for students interested in learning more about the Fulbright US …
West African Research Association Undergraduate Paper Competition
WARA is offering four awards for outstanding undergraduate essays on West Africa. Essays in all disciplinary areas and on topics of current relevance to the region are welcome. This competition is open to all students …
Teaching assistants needed for Fall Africa survey course
277 Africa: An Introductory Survey Cross-listed in African Languages and Literature, Afro-American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, and Sociology Instructor: Neil Kodesh, History Number of Teaching Assistants needed: 3 Eligibility: Applicants must be UW-Madison …
In Memoriam: Emeritus Prof. Neil Skinner
Emeritus Prof. A. Neil Skinner was a professor of African Languages and Literature from 1966 until his retirement in 1989. His achievements are summarized in an obituary crafted by Madison.com, which details the long and …
Division of International Studies features ASP certificate holder Kalcic
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of International Studies features Katrina Kalcic, UW-Madion alumna and African Studies Program certificate holder. Kalcic graduated from the university in December 2012 with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science …
WUD Global Connections celebrates Africa in March
Wisconsin Union Directorate Global Connections is featuring Africa as part of its monthly events. From dances to screenings to talks, check out these Africa-related events. Events Thursday, March 12 – African Dance Performance & Workshop Varsity …
Diversifying Children’s Books: African Studies Book Basket Program
The African Studies Book Basket Program is only one campus initiative to diversify children’s books. A recent UW-Madison News article highlights UW-Madison’s Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) which is housed in the Department of Education …