African Studies Program

Event Poster: Africa at Noon — Since 1973: “Part of a 1-Day Virtual Conference Across Borders: Innovative Perspectives in Cameroon Scholarship. Keynote: Au Cameroun, berceau de nos ancêtres: Motherhood, Politics and History.” Speaker: Pamela Feldman-Savelsberg Professor Emerita of Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton College. The speaker is pictured in a garden background, smiling, wearing a green top with a pair of glasses. Date and time: Wednesday, October 14, 12–1 p.m. Location: Ingraham 206.
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Africa Talks: A New Monthly speaker series, last Wednesdays at 5pm
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Promotional display for the African Studies Program. On the left is a large poster featuring the outline of the African continent filled with the word “WELCOME” in bold letters. Surrounding the outline are colorful handprints, each labeled with greetings as “Mbote,” “Akwaaba,” and “Wetin dey sup?,” A smartphone rests on the lower part of the poster. On the right, a text block explains that the African Studies Program includes over 90 affiliated faculty and students from nearly 40 departments, working on African history, politics, law, health, environments, technologies, arts, cultures, and languages across more than 40 countries. The text invites viewers to sign up for the program’s newsletter.
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WELCOME • KARIBU • E KAABO • AKWAABA • SIYAKWAMUKELA • أهلاً و سهلاً

MISSION

The African Studies Program supports research, teaching, and outreach at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, bringing together scholars in multiple disciplines, students, teachers, and community partners to consider all aspects of land and life in Africa.

The African Studies Program is a U. S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center for Africa, a unit in The International Division, and a member of the campus consortium of internationally oriented programs known as the Institute for Regional and International Studies.

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Africa at Noon

Join our community every Wednesday at noon for a one-hour lecture series, highlighting diverse Africa research from around the world.

Advising

Click here to schedule appointments for undergraduate or graduate advising to discuss study, research, and post-graduate opportunities.

Outreach

Learn about opportunities to bring African-related resources and scholars to your K-16 classroom, organization, or community event today.

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