Emily Gaynor (BA’10) shares not only her favorite Senegalese foods, but also how her study abroad experience and Wolof language skills have come in handy since returning to the United States. Field of study: …
Africa in Our Lives
Africa in Our Lives: Karen Lynn Williams
Karen Williams is an American author of children’s literature whose Peace Corps-Malawi experience continues to shape the way she writes, parents and lives. Williams recently participated in a teacher workshop in Eau Claire, Wis. The African …
Africa in Our Lives: Adeola Agoke
Though graduate student Adeola Agoke misses the warm weather and food of Nigeria, her time as a Yoruba language T.A. has shaped her understanding of American culture and her plans for the future. Field of …
Africa in Our Lives: Aleia McCord
Ph.D student Aleia McCord traces her steps from Ghana to Wisconsin to Uganda. From tips on making plans post-graduation to her passion for renewable energy in Uganda, McCord shares her experiences at home and abroad. …
Africa in Our Lives: Selah Agaba
While settling into her position as the African Studies Program’s outreach assistant, Ph.D student Selah Agaba shares her enthusiasm for education, outreach and Madison’s bike paths. Field of study: Anthropology and Educational Policy Studies Hometown: Born …
Africa in Our Lives: Lindsay Palmer
Since beginning her position in the UW-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication this fall, Assistant Professor Lindsay Palmer has not only been impressed with the work of her students, but the autumn colors of …
Africa in Our Lives: Matthew H. Brown
Matthew H. Brown, assistant professor of African Languages & Literature, was no stranger to the African Studies Program when he began his faculty position in Fall 2014. From attending Africa at Noon to coordinating the …
Africa in Our Lives: Beatrice Mkenda
From her graduate studies to participating as an African Studies Outreach Scholar, a love for teaching continually motivates graduate student Beatrice Mkenda. Field of study: African Languages and Literature From: Tanzania What brought you to …
Africa in Our Lives: Bethany Wilinski
Graduate student Bethany Wilinski came to Madison with an interest in Tanzanian education policy and will bring that passion to a faculty position at Michigan State University in January 2015. Field of study: Joint PhD …
Africa in Our Lives: Carly Burson
Carly Burson (x15) had no idea she would study Swahili before coming to UW-Madison or that doing so would lead her to an unforgettable experience abroad. Now, she dreams of a career that will combine both. …