UW-Madison students and others will gather together on Bascom Hill to honor those killed at at Garissa University College in Kenya on April 2. Ibrahim Saeed, president of the Islamic Center of Madison, and Pastor David Mngodo will …
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UW-Madison suspends student travel to Kenya
The University International Travel Committee (UITC) recommended the suspension of UW-Madison-sponsored student travel to Kenya, which was announced on April 15, 2015. Learn more about the UITC. Read the April 15th memo from the Vice Provost …
Africa in Our Lives: Carly Burson
Carly Burson (x15) had no idea she would study Swahili before coming to UW-Madison or that doing so would lead her to an unforgettable experience abroad. Now, she dreams of a career that will combine both. …
Africa in Our Lives: Erin Johnson
Erin Johnson (x13) did not expect to produce a collection of watercolor portraits when she left campus to study abroad in Kenya. With majors in Art and Latin American, Caribbean, and Iberian Studies she explores …
Africa in Our Lives: Rebecca Mandich
Whether she is sketching colorful wax-print dress designs, crafting handmade trilingual cardboard books, or acting in a Zanzibari television show, Rebecca Mandich (x’13) brings a creative and energetic spirit to everything she does. Major: African …