The University International Travel Committee (UITC) recommended the suspension of UW-Madison-sponsored student travel to Kenya, which was announced on April 15, 2015. Learn more about the UITC. Read the April 15th memo from the Vice Provost …
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Agoke honored as a 2015 Letters and Science Teaching Fellow
African Languages and Literature graduate student Adeola Agoke has been named a 2015 College of Letters and Science Teaching Fellow. The Teaching Fellow Award is granted to TAs from the College of Letters and Science, …
NPR features Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield on Nigerian elections
National Public Radio features University of Wisconsin-Madison alumna and U.S. Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of African Affairs Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the closely-contested Nigerian presidential elections. NPR’s Audie Cornish speaks with Thomas-Greenfield about her experience …
Wisconsin Film Festival features Africa films
The Wisconsin Film Festival is presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Arts Institute in association with the Department of Communication Arts. Founded in 1999, the Festival presents over 150 films in eight theaters in eight …
West African Research Association Undergraduate Paper Competition
WARA is offering four awards for outstanding undergraduate essays on West Africa. Essays in all disciplinary areas and on topics of current relevance to the region are welcome. This competition is open to all students …
Teaching assistants needed for Fall Africa survey course
277 Africa: An Introductory Survey Cross-listed in African Languages and Literature, Afro-American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, and Sociology Instructor: Neil Kodesh, History Number of Teaching Assistants needed: 3 Eligibility: Applicants must be UW-Madison …
In Memoriam: Emeritus Prof. Neil Skinner
Emeritus Prof. A. Neil Skinner was a professor of African Languages and Literature from 1966 until his retirement in 1989. His achievements are summarized in an obituary crafted by Madison.com, which details the long and …
Division of International Studies features ASP certificate holder Kalcic
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of International Studies features Katrina Kalcic, UW-Madion alumna and African Studies Program certificate holder. Kalcic graduated from the university in December 2012 with bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science …
WUD Global Connections celebrates Africa in March
Wisconsin Union Directorate Global Connections is featuring Africa as part of its monthly events. From dances to screenings to talks, check out these Africa-related events. Events Thursday, March 12 – African Dance Performance & Workshop Varsity …
Diversifying Children’s Books: African Studies Book Basket Program
The African Studies Book Basket Program is only one campus initiative to diversify children’s books. A recent UW-Madison News article highlights UW-Madison’s Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) which is housed in the Department of Education …