Are you fascinated by Africa? Or just like to volunteer? Consider volunteering for Day in Africa on Thursday, April 19, 2018. Day in Africa brings together high school students from across Wisconsin to explore the languages and cultures of Africa in sessions led by UW–Madison faculty, students, and staff. This year’s event will feature a …
The Institute for Regional and International Studies (IRIS), a unit in the UW–Madison International Division, anticipates multiple openings for graduate student project assistants for the duration of the 2018-19 academic year. Project Assistants will be based in IRIS but some may be assigned, for one semester or two, to one of the regional centers that …
For the first time ever, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will celebrate Middle Eastern North African Heritage Month this April. With a committee of over 15 passionate individuals, MENA Heritage Month is dedicated to the various students on campus with origins spanning across Morocco to Iran, and more. Deeper than an “Arab” centric month, the committee’s …
The Institute for Religion, Culture, and Public Life at Columbia University invites applications for postdoctoral research scholars for a period of three academic years beginning on September 1, 2018. The Institute plans to make two appointments (pending funding), with one position focused on Africa and the other on South Asia. The yearly renewal of the …
The African Studies Association is pleased to announce a call for submissions for the newly created 2018 ASA Program Cover Art Prize. We invite members to share their creative talents by submitting original artwork to be featured as the 2018 ASA Program Cover. The Prize will be awarded to the artist whose submission best exemplifies and celebrates the Annual …
The Department of African Cultural Studies announces its call for applications for the Ebrahim Hussein Endowment. This award is open to any graduate student carrying out research on African literature in Africa and/or archives outside of the United States. The research must lead to a Ph.D. dissertation, an M.A. thesis, or a publishable-quality paper. Please …
By Kyra Fox The African Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host its annual spring symposium on the topic of honoring the departed in Africa and beyond. Scheduled for April 6-7, 2018, the multidisciplinary symposium will feature examples of arts and actions used by cultures to mourn and celebrate ancestors. Henry Drewal, symposium …
The African Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will host its annual spring symposium on the topic of honoring the departed in Africa and beyond. Scheduled for April 6-7, 2018, the multidisciplinary symposium will feature examples of arts and actions used by cultures to mourn and celebrate ancestors. Henry Drewal, symposium organizer and …
The African Studies Program seeks two teaching assistants for Africa 277: An Introductory Survey in Fall 2018. This interdisciplinary course is cross-listed in African Cultural Studies, Afro-American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, and Sociology. Please see details of the positions below and feel free to share with any interested and qualified candidates. Course: Africa 277: An Introductory …
The deadline to apply for the Mandela Washington Fellowship Reciprocal Exchange Component has been extended to Wednesday, April 11, 2018! This application round is open to all cohorts of Mandela Washington Fellows. The Reciprocal Exchange Component provides Americans with the opportunity to travel to Africa to build upon strategic partnerships and professional connections developed during the …