The African Studies program could not be more excited to express our endless appreciation for Lauren Parnell Marino, who served our Program from 2015 to 2021. Lauren is a true Midwesterner, hailing from Minnesota. She received her BA from Northwestern University before matriculating UW for her PhD in Development Studies. Lauren’s passion for African …
Earlier this semester we shared some wonderful news on behalf of Professor Thomas Spear whose The Oxford Encyclopedia of African Historiography won the American Historical Association‘s Leland Prize. For more on Dr. Spear’s publication and award, read our feature here. Read the official statement from AHA below. AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION 2021 WALDO G. LELAND PRIZE FOR …
Call for Papers: “Integrating West African Perspectives and Voices into the Curriculum” Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL April 14-15, 2022 Deadline for Proposal Submission: November 30, 2021 We invite proposals of individual papers, panels or round-table discussion groups for an interdisciplinary conference. Papers focusing on art, anthropology, environmental science, gender, history, language & literature, …
Swarthmore College Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Black Studies and French and Francophone Studies The interdisciplinary program in Black Studies and the French and Francophone Studies section of the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Swarthmore College invite applications for a joint tenure-track appointment at the level of Assistant Professor, with a 2-2 teaching load, …
Our offices seek an intern for the Spring 2022 semester (10-15 hr/week, student hourly). Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply. Former interns report enjoying the opportunity to connect with members of the African Studies community, including our faculty and students on campus as well as visiting scholars and alumni from around the globe. …
Every semester the African Cultural Studies FLTAs host language tables to help all levels of learners practice their speaking and listening skills. Check one out with the schedule below! You can learn more about each FLTA here. Language Table Fall Semester Schedule Arabic: Mon-Thursday, 5-6p by the fireplace at Union South Swahili: …
Fund your language study experience with the Foreign Language Area Studies (FLAS) Award this Summer 2022 & Academic Year 2022-23. Apply now! Info sessions: In person: November 17 @ 4pm, December 7 @ 3pm, & January 27 @ 5pm Online: December 2 @ 6pm, January 18 @ 2pm, & January 31 @ 4pm Access the …
Please enjoy this curated list of UW–Madison affiliates and the panels they are presenting on at ASA. Please note all times are Eastern Standard Time. If you are a UW affiliate presenting at the 2021 ASA Meeting and do not see your name on this list, please email connect@africa.wisc.edu and we will add you. FACULTY …
Tomorrow the 64th annual meeting of the African Studies Association (ASA) will convene from November 16-20, virtually. The theme is, Re-Centering Africa: Resistance and Renewal In A World Beyond COVID-19. Click here for a full list of Wisconsin speakers. According to their mission, ASA was “established in 1957…[and is the] flagship membership organization devoted to enhancing the exchange …
African 905: African Oral History and Traditions with Dr. Jacqueline-Bethel Mougoué. Where: Van Hise 375 When: Wednesdays, 2:25p – 4:55p Read more here.