Wisconsin Idea Fellowships are awarded each year to outstanding undergraduate projects, designed with the assistance of a UW-Madison faculty or staff member, which seek to address issues identified by community partners both at home and …
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A conversation with Herbert Lewis, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
Herbert Lewis knew from a young age that he was interested in exploring cultures and communities different from his own. Until his junior year at Brandeis University, though, he wasn’t aware that there was a field …
African Studies: A Year In Review
Jan Vansina Memorial Lecture In September, the African Studies Program and the Department of History hosted the first annual Jan Vansina Memorial Lecture to celebrate the incredible life and scholarship of one of the world’s …
Post-Doc Opportunity at Amsterdam Institute
The Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD) is seeking a part-time Research Fellow (32 hours/week for 3 years) to conduct research as part of the Wellcome Trust funded project entitled “What’s at Stake …
Associate Director Opening at Indiana University
There is an open position at Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS) to serve as associate director of the National African Language Resource Center (NALRC). The position will remain open …
AFRICA IN OUR LIVES: Megan Skalitzky
Megan Skalitzky is a graduating senior majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a certificate in Global Health. She currently works at the African Studies Program as an administrative intern. In this AFRICA IN OUR LIVES, she …
ASA Coordinate & Affiliate Organization Grant Application
The African Studies Association invites all coordinate and affiliate organizations to apply for a small grant from the ASA. Grants up to $500 ($1,000 for activities in Africa) will be awarded to help support an …
100&Change Now Accepting Applications
100&Change, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s competition for a single $100 million grant to help solve a critical social challenge, is now accepting applications. The competition is open to organizations and collaborations …
International Education Opening at Madison College
Madison College Center for International Education is seeking an Administrative Coordinator. They particularly invite individuals who can combine international travel experience and interest in working with international cultures with clerical and budgeting skills. The Administrative …
ASA Women’s Caucus Aidoo-Synder Book Prize
The Aidoo-Snyder book prize is awarded by the Women’s Caucus of the African Studies Association for an outstanding book that prioritizes African women’s experiences. Named in honor of Ama Ata Aidoo, the celebrated Ghanaian novelist …