277 Africa: An Introductory Survey Cross-listed in African Languages and Literature, Afro-American Studies, Anthropology, Geography, History, Political Science, and Sociology Instructor: Neil Kodesh, History Number of Teaching Assistants needed: 2 Eligibility: Applicants must be UW–Madison graduate students in good standing, making normal progress toward a degree, specializing in the study of Africa in any department, …
The second of our featured BIG STORIES + CLOSE (UP) RESEARCH presenters, Julie Livingston did not initially foresee an academic career. She shares with us how a course on Africa changed her mind, and how her research on African health and systems of thought has developed since. Hometown: Boston, but I have been living in …
Are you fascinated by Africa? Or just like to volunteer? Consider volunteering for Day in Africa on April 13, 2016. 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. Many of the sessions will incorporate this …
The African Studies Program is seeking 2-3 volunteers to help run the BIG STORIES + CLOSE (UP) RESEARCH: Health and Science in the African World conference on April 15th and 16th for one of the three following shifts: 8:00AM – NOON, Friday 15th NOON – 5:00PM, Friday 15th 8:00AM-1:00PM, Saturday 16th Duties will include helping …
Over the next few weeks, the African Studies Program will profile several presenters for our upcoming conference, BIG STORIES + CLOSE (UP) RESEARCH: Health and Science in the African World. The first of these profiles features Professor Nancy Hunt of the University of Michigan. Since earning her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1992, Dr. Hunt …
International Academic Programs is thrilled to announce the re-launch of the UW-SIT Year in Senegal program. Students will have the one-of-a-kind opportunity to spend a year in West Africa learning French and Wolof, conducting an independent research project and exploring the unique culture of Senegal through home stays and excursions. When asked why she chose …
Register now for BIG STORIES + CLOSE (UP) RESEARCH: Health and Science in the African World. Hosted by the UW–Madison African Studies Program on April 15-16, this conference will explore the relationship between deeply grounded research and the larger narratives we tell about health and science in Africa. Researchers are beginning to examine the intersections of …
Undergraduate student Latifa Barti shares her love of West African culture and her family’s connection to the region. She hopes to integrate her study of Hausa at UW–Madison with a future career in public health. Field of Study: Neurobiology, certificate in African Studies Hometown: Oshkosh, WI Why did you choose the University of Wisconsin–Madison? I …
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of International Studies released a press release officially announcing the UW–Madison and U.S. State Department partnership that will bring 25 of Africa’s emerging leaders to campus for a six-week institute in June. UW–Madison is among 36 universities selected as hosts for the Mandela Washington Fellowship, the flagship program of President Obama’s …
The Students of African Languages and Literature (SALL) at University of Wisconsin–Madison invite submissions for its second annual graduate conference, featuring Prof. Adélékè Adéẹ̀kọ́ of Ohio State University as the keynote speaker. The Conference, Africa and the ‘Postcolonial Incredible,‘ will take place on April 13, 2016 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Conference description From Boko …