Ayodeji is a Ph.D. student in History of Science, Medicine, and Technology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses generally on the history of health, infectious diseases, and environmental and social change in Africa. …
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Emilie Songolo leaves UW-Madison to take up new position at MIT
Dear Colleagues and friends, it is a bittersweet moment as I announce Emilie Songolo’s impending departure after a long and illustrious career at UW-Madison. Emilie has accepted a position at MIT as Head of Distinctive …
Meet the Inaugural William A. Brown Research Award Winner
The William A. Brown Research Award is intended to support research on Islam or West African history. Funds must be used to advance research; recipients may propose to use this award for travel, archival work, or …
AFRICAN LANGUAGES FILM FESTIVAL
Please join our African languages students at UW-Madison to celebrate their skills in African language use and cultural expressions. At this event, we will have an exciting time watching the beautifully crafted skits prepared by …
Meet the Inaugural Tejumola Olaniyan International Student Travel Award Winner
“My name is Michael Eniola Oshindoro. I am a Ph.D. student in the Department of African Cultural Studies. I received a Masters in English with a specialization in literary and textual studies at Bowling Green …
Job Opening: Writer, Brittle Paper Online Literary Magazine
Start date: Immediately Brittle Paper is an online literary magazine for readers of African Literature, run by Professor Ainehi Edoro. We are looking for a writer to join our team. You will be working 8 hours per week. The hourly …
Summer (Virtual) & Fall Africa Internships
The International Internship Program (IIP) offers international internships with organizations all over the world. IIP is still accepting applications in April for virtual summer and fall in-person internships with organizations around the world! Virtual Summer internships …
Meet the Inaugural M. Crawford Young Fellowship Fund in African Politics Winner
My name is Irène (E-Ren) Tombo and I am PhD Candidate in Comparative Politics and Political Methodology. I was born and raised in Eastern Congo, specifically, the town of Goma. Prior to attending UW-Madison, I …
Integrating West African Perspectives and Voices into the Curriculum
Vincent R. Ogoti, a PhD candidate in African Cultural Studies, and African Studies Program Teaching Fellow will deliver a keynote address at the Global Studies Program at Oakton Community College. The conference, “Integrating West African …
UW-Madison Earth Week
“The Office of Sustainability welcomes the entire campus community to participate in UW–Madison Earth Week, April 18-24. Earth Week is an opportunity to celebrate as well as critically examine our complex human relationships with the natural environment—and with each …