The African Studies Program is thrilled to welcome Lauren Parnell Marino as an administrative program assistant and academic advisor. In her position, she advises on the Undergraduate Certificate in African Studies. She welcomes conversations about career goals, …
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23rd Annual Graduate Student Conference in African Studies Call for papers
“Mobilizing Africa: Innovation, Syncretism, and Appropriation” Boston University’s Graduate Student Conference in African Studies will be celebrating its 24th consecutive event. This year’s conference will feature the work of emerging graduate scholars engaging Africa from …
African Studies Program launches 2015-16 Outreach Scholar Program
As part of a long tradition of community and K-12 outreach, the African Studies Program is pleased to launch its annual OUTREACH SCHOLAR program for the 2015-16 academic year. Outreach Scholars are UW-Madison graduate and undergraduate …
Critical Language Scholarship webinars available for students
In Fall 2015, Critical Language Scholarship Program staff will partner with representatives from other organizations to host six webinars to help prospective applicants and campus advisors to understand the application process and provide support. A …
Cap Times features visiting Ghanaian artist at UW-Madison
The Cap Times features Eric Adjetey Anang, a Ghanaian coffin sculptor who is in residency this fall at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Art Department. In the piece, Anang describes his art, how he became involved …
Songolo honored as one of seven UW-Madison 2015 Outstanding Women of Color
Emilie Songolo, African Studies bibliographer and UW-Madison senior academic librarian, has been recognized as one of seven UW-Madison Outstanding Women of Color. The awards recognize students, faculty, staff and members of the community for their …
SUMMER STORIES: Being an Oyinbo in Yorubaland
Summer Stories from Africa is a series of fresh reflections from our students, faculty, and alumni researching and studying on the continent. Allen Xiao is a UW-Madison graduate student working in human geography. This summer, Xiao …
Journal of Undergraduate International Studies Accepting Submissions
The Journal of Undergraduate International Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is currently accepting submissions for its Fall 2015 issue. The journal seeks to publish the best undergraduate work across the country related to international …
Course Spotlight: First Semester Hausa
Course Description Hausa is a Chadic language (a branch of the Afro-Asiatic family) spoken by more than 34 million people in parts of Nigeria, Niger, and Chad, and as a trade language by another 18 …
UW-Madison opens doors for African Languages & Literature student
Samty Xiong, a senior majoring in International Studies and African Languages and Literature with a certificate in Middle East studies, discusses how her university experiences and opportunities have opened doors for her future. From raising …