Read A Madison family found joy and friendship in the midst of upheaval in Uganda from October 27, 2013, Wisconsin State Journal.
Faculty
James Sweet named Vilas-Jartz Distinguished Achievement Professor
Professor of History James Sweet, former director of the African Studies Program and current chair of the Department of History, was recently awarded a five-year endowed professorship to support his research. Sweet regularly teaches courses …
Welcome John Nimis, new assistant professor in African Languages and Literature
The L&S Communications news team recently caught up with John Nimis to chat about his baby grand piano, Cameroonian food, and his passion for Congolese music. College of Letters and Science News, “Nimis strikes the …
Feingold Draws on UW-Madison’s Africa Experts
On October 4, 2013, Russ Feingold, the United States Special Envoy for the African Great Lakes region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, visited the UW-Madison campus to draw on the expertise of …
Welcome Katrina Thompson, new associate professor in African Languages and Literature
The L&S Communications news team recently caught up with Katrina Thompson to chat about African languages, her advice for students and fun things she has done in Madison. Read more.
Fellowships Support Research in Saharan Crossroads
The American Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS) and the West African Research Association (WARA) announce the second annual Saharan Crossroads Fellowship Competition. U.S., North African and West African scholars interested in conducting research in North …
At 90 Kunene publishes books and will receive honorary degree
This year is proving to be an auspicious one for Daniel Kunene, professor emeritus of African Languages and Literature at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A few months after celebrating his 90th birthday surrounded by a …
Nixon’s “Slow Violence” Receives Award
From L&S News & Notes: This week, University of Wisconsin-Madison English professor Rob Nixon receives the 2013 biennial award for best book in environmental literary studies from the American Society for Literature and the Environment, …
Africa in Our Lives: Rebecca Mandich
Whether she is sketching colorful wax-print dress designs, crafting handmade trilingual cardboard books, or acting in a Zanzibari television show, Rebecca Mandich (x’13) brings a creative and energetic spirit to everything she does. Major: African …
Professor Scheub’s love of stories featured in ‘Narratively on Campus’
Harold Scheub, professor of African Languages and Literature, sat down for a phone interview with former student Tim McDonnell, an environment reporter for Mother Jones magazine. Included are sound clips featuring a young Scheub introducing …