The UW-Madison African Studies Program has been selected to receive funding under the Title VI National Resource Centers (NRC) Program and the Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships Program from the U.S. Department of …
Month: August 2018
UW-Madison Professor Samuel England Discusses New Book
“I sensed that real problems were holding back our modern critical conversation on medieval culture, especially in Arabic Studies. The field is very territorial. In my experience, too many scholars take shots at each other …
Seeking Somali Translator
A documentarian working on a short piece about a Somali Muslim American woman who ran for office in Boston is in need of a translator to transcribe video and audio footage. The documentary is scheduled …
What’s Up Next for African Studies?
Each year, the African Studies Program hosts a wide range of events for students, faculty, and community members to engage in. This semester is no different! Between your fall courses, internships, meetings, and discussions, be …
Fulbright Final Summer Advising Sessions
Time to finish up your Fulbright application or just come by to learn more! As summer ends and the academic year kicks off, the deadline for 2019-2020 Fulbright US Student Program (FUSP) applications is fast …
Job Opening: National Endowment for Democracy Assistant Program Officer
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a congressionally-funded, private, nonprofit, grant-making organization that works to support freedom around the world. They are seeking an Assistant Program Officer for the Africa regional program team. This …
Job Opening: National Endowment for Democracy Program Officer
The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a congressionally-funded, private, nonprofit, grant-making organization that works to support freedom around the world. NED seeks a Program Officer for the Africa regional program team. This position is …
Africa in Our Lives: Dorothy Lsoto
Dorothy Lsoto is a graduate student in the Nelson Institute for the Environment and Resources. In this AFRICA IN OUR LIVES, Dorothy shares about her involvement with W2E, Uganda Ltd., describing why renewable energy is …
Summer-Long Advising for Fulbright Applicants
If you are a rising senior, graduate student, or alumni of the UW-Madison and you’re interested in pursuing a 2019-2020 Fulbright U.S. Student Program Award, the summer is a great time to learn more about …
The African Studies Program Seeks Office Management Intern
The African Studies Program seeks an Office Management Intern to assist with the day-to-day business of the center. Specific Duties Include: Serve as a professional representative of African Studies Program (ASP) to our faculty, staff, …