The Program of African Studies graduate student seminar (AfriSem) invites graduate student papers in the study of Africa and its communities engaging with the theme: AFRICANISM(S): Positionality, Knowledge Production, and Narratives. Interested participants should submit abstracts of 250 words maximum to afrisemconference2018@gmail.com by March 20th, 2018. Please include your name, affiliation, and contact details. The …

As part of the Mellon Foundation-funded Big 10 Academic Alliance Less Commonly Taught Languages Partnership at Michigan State University, the MSU Center for Language Teaching Advancement is hosting a workshop for Big 10 university LCTL instructors on May 14-15 in East Lansing, Michigan. Participants will engage in sessions about Each Big 10 university can send two LCTL instructors …

The ASA Presidential Fellows Program provides opportunities for academics and practitioners with a scholarly interest in Africa to travel to attend and present at the ASA Annual Meeting, visit institutions of higher learning in the United States, engage with academics working on Africa-related issues, and to explore opportunities for collaborative ventures. The ASA has two …

This week is Peace Corps Week at the University of Wisconsin–Madison! Since UW–Madison again named one of the top recruiting school for Peace Corps, there is certainly cause for celebration. View a full list of Peace Corps Week events here.

Send in your best snapshots from abroad and take part in International Academic Programs’ Study Abroad Photo Contest! Winning submissions will be featured on the IAP website, across campus, and in study abroad print and digital promotional materials. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winning photos will be printed for display on campus, and winners will …

By Kyra Fox It was another record-breaking weekend for Marvel’s Black Panther, which came out in theaters earlier this month. The film is predicted to pass $1 billion at the global box office, and the response around the world has been overwhelming. If, like us, you were inspired by the cosmic, futuristic vibes of Marvel’s latest …

The International Internship Program has extended the deadline for two summer internships in Africa. Business Day Ghana International journalism intern in Accra, Ghana (learn more about this featured internship here) NUCAFE production and marketing internship in Kampala, Uganda (learn more about this featured internship here) https://twitter.com/uwmadisonafrica/status/918522272733978624 Selected interns get $1500 in automatic grants! More scholarships …

Butler University invites applications for a full-time instructor in medical anthropology that will also contribute substantially to the university’s core curriculum. The position is non-tenure track with an initial two-year contract beginning August 2018, and with the possibility of continuing appointment. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, and a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Preference …