DATA SPECIALIST FOR THE BONOBO AND CONGO BIODIVERSITY INITIATIVE POSITION DESCRIPTION The Data Specialist is dedicated to the Bonobo & Congo Biodiversity Initiative (BCBI), the ZSM’s bonobo conservation program in the Salonga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The specialist assists the BCBI Director, Field Site Coordinator, and research team to achieve the technical …
Rainforest Trust is seeking an Africa Conservation Officer. The organization supports the protection of critical habitat for endangered species through local partnership.The Africa Conservation Officer would develop and manage a portfolio of protected area projects with in-country partners across West and Central Africa. Ideal candidates have 3+ years on the ground experience in protected areas …
UW–Madison’s Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS) is seeking an Executive Director to begin March 1, 2019. Candidates should have a strong track record in educational and research administration in area or international studies broadly defined, as well as demonstrated administrative experience with strong relevance to area and international studies. Candidates should have extensive …
FLAS applications are now open! African language FLAS fellowships are funded by the U.S. Department of Education and administered by the African Studies Program to assist students in acquiring African language and area studies competencies. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Both undergraduate and graduate students who are US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents. FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS Undergraduate …
UW–Madison’s International Internship Program is in search of an Administrative and Communications Intern for the Spring of 2018. Responsibilities Include Assisting with outreach events and answering initial student questions about interning abroad Processing intern applications with confidentiality Providing feedback to student applicants on application materials Managing data (data entry, filing) to keep track of student …
Children in Wisconsin and South Africa now share a special connection thanks to Shiloah Coley, a journalism major who is also pursuing certificates in art and African-American studies. Since January, Coley has been participating in the Madison Children’s Museum & Play Africa Internship (MCM-Play Africa), administered through the International Internship program (IIP), a unit of …
Peace Corps Director Jody Olsen will travel to UW–Madison Nov. 28–30 to celebrate UW–Madison ranking as #1 on Peace Corps’ Top Volunteer Producing Colleges and Universities list for the second year in a row. Olsen will meet with UW–Madison leadership, take part in a faculty roundtable, and also present at a student recruiting session. The …
Don’t forget to add an African Studies course to your schedule next semester! The African Studies Spring 2019 Course List is now live. This semester promises to enlighten with 40 courses overall, including 3 Afro-American Studies courses, 6 Sociology courses, and 15 courses in African Cultural Studies. Spanning from DANCE 318: “West African Dance and …
Ainehi Edoro is a new Assistant Professor at UW–Madison in the fields of African Cultural Studies and English. Edoro teaches and conducts research on African literature, political theory, and literature in social media. She is also the founder and editor of Brittle Paper, a leading online platform dedicated to African writing and literary culture. In this …
UW–Madison’s African Cultural Studies Students Association is currently accepting proposals for their conference on April 11, 2019 titled, “Futuring Africa.” Description: What do you envision when prompted to imagine “the future” of Africa? Is the future tomorrow, next year or 100 years from now? Across disciplines the continent has been defined through this teleological timeline: pre-contact, …