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 …
Report from the 2022 William A. Brown Research Awardee: Jibril Gabid
Awardee’s Bio Jibril Gabid is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of African Cultural Studies. Prior to attending UW-Madison, Jibril received his B.A. from the University of Ghana where he majored in Arabic and Psychology. …
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 …