African Studies Program

Day in Africa

An annual event for Wisconsin high school students

DAY IN AFRICA welcomes high school juniors and seniors from across Wisconsin to explore the languages and cultures of Africa in a variety of sessions led by UW-Madison faculty, students, and staff.

Here is what the Day in Africa program looks like:

REGISTRATION: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

WELCOME: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM

SESSION I: 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

BREAK & SNACK: 10:45 – 11:05

SESSION II: 11:05 – 11:45

CLOSING: 11:50 – 12:30

Teachers will be alerted once registration for Day in Africa event opens. Please send us an email at outreach@africa.wisc.edu if you have questions on the registration process and about the Day in Africa program. Please also let us know if you wish to be included on our African Studies Program Outreach email list to learn about future events and other outreach opportunities.

Participation in DAY IN AFRICA is free to registered school groups. A limited amount of financial support may be available to schools outside Madison to help defray transportation costs. Contact the Outreach Coordinator for details.

We always welcome volunteers to help out with Day in Africa event. Please contact us at outreach@africa.wisc.edu if you would like to participate or volunteer in the Day in Africa event.

PAST DAY IN AFRICA PROGRAMS