Two percussive acts are set to take the terrace stage on June 23. Kikeh Mato, an Afro-Pop band led by Mandjou Mara, and Limanya Drum and Dance Ensemble, will showcase traditional music and dance from Guinea and Mali, West Africa. Friday’s concert is presented as part of the Wisconsin Union’s Terrace After Dark Music + …
In mid-June, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will welcome 25 young African leaders to campus, representing 20 countries and diverse professional fields including healthcare, law, journalism, social services, human rights and public administration. The African Studies Program has released the names and biographies of the 25 young leaders who will spend six weeks on the UW–Madison …
Seven of the 2017 NAed/Spencer Fellowship recipients are scholars from UW–Madison’s own School of Education. Among them is Upenyu S. Majee, academic coordinator for the State Department-funded Mandela Washington Fellowship/Young African Leaders Initiative. He holds MA degrees in educational leadership and policy analysis and African languages and literature from UW–Madison and is a joint Ph.D. …
As a part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s 4W Initiative, students and faculty members from the Design Studies program in the School of Human Ecology have partnered with traditional artisans around the world developing coordinated micro-enterprise projects. The exhibition highlights products developed in partnership with artisans in Mexico, Kenya, and India. These works are now …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is among 38 universities selected as hosts for the Mandela Washington Fellowship, June 16-July 30, 2017. The Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) brings 1,000 leaders from sub-Saharan Africa to US universities for academic discussion, leadership training, and community engagement. UW–Madison will host 25 young leaders, ages 25-35, who represent 20 different countries, …
The Yoruba Diaspora Fair and idele tour will be hosted in Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 16th to the 19th. This three-day event will include an African marketplace, workshops, African Dancing & Singing, Film screenings and more. To learn more about the weekend of celebrations and read the full schedule of events, visit the Eventbrite page …
Kweku Brewoo is a recipient of a 2017 University Staff Award. As part of the University Staff Congress, Brewoo contributes to improving campus climate for all members of the UW–Madison community. These efforts come to life through events and programming like Africa Liberation Day, scheduled for May 30, 2017. Field of study: Environmental Sociology Hometown: …
Field of study: English language and Linguistics. Hometown: Sokoto, Nigeria What brought you to Madison? I am here as a Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant and a Cultural Ambassador to share the language and culture of the Hausa people here at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. What is your favorite activity to do in Madison? …
Sam Landes is recent UW–Madison graduate. He has a certificate in African Studies and studied abroad in Morocco during the 2015-2016 academic year. Major: History Field of Study: 20th Century History Hometown: Pittsfield, Massachusetts What brought you to Madison? I wanted to leave the east coast, and go somewhere where I wouldn’t know anyone. I …
The Center for African Studies Outreach Program at Howard University is hosting a three-day summer institute where scholars will be introduced to history, culture, and contemporary issues in Ethiopia, Mali, and Angola. With a focus on Professional development, this institute is open to highly motivated educators interested in reading, learning, and teaching about Africa. The …