With the support of an IRIS Incubator Grant and a Holtz Center Thematic Cluster Grant, Neil Kodesh (History), Tony Goldberg (Pathobiological Sciences), and Josh Garoon (Community and Environmental Sociology) initiated a collaborative research cluster from 2016-18 on Mapping Hot …
African History
Emily Callaci and Mitra Sharafi receive summer research support from the NEH
Emily Callaci, assistant professor of history, and Mitra Sharafi, associate professor at the Law School, have been offered Summer Stipend awards by the National Endowment for the Humanities. This is the first time two UW–Madison …
Caitlin Tyler-Richards wins Mellon University Press Diversity Fellowship
Caitlin Tyler-Richards, History PhD candidate in African History, has won a Mellon University Press Diversity Fellowship at the University of Washington Press for 2018-2019. This prestigious fellowship will allow Caitlin to continue work on her …
Africa At Noon – Julius Nziza
“Conservation, Prevention, and Rescue: Saving Gorilla Populations in Eastern and Central Africa” Julius Nziza Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project & UC-Davis Wildlife Help Center Wednesday, April 25, 2018 12:00 PM 206 Ingraham Hall Dr. Julius Nziza …
Africa at Noon – Nancy Jacobs
“The Many Africas of the Grey Parrot” Nancy Jacobs Professor of History Brown University Wednesday, April 18, 2018 12:00 PM 206 Ingraham Hall Bring your lunch and enjoy complimentary African coffee roasted locally by JUST …
Honoring Ancestors in Africa: Arts & Actions
Honoring Ancestors in Africa: Arts & Actions A Conference hosted by the African Studies Program The conference spans a wide variety of disciplines and your department/program was identified as potentially interested in this exciting event. …
Africa at Noon – Grant Harris
“Why Africa Matters to U.S. National Security” Grant Harris CEO of Harris Africa Partners LLC Former Senior Advisor on Africa to President Obama Wednesday, March 21, 2018 12:00 – 1:00 PM 206 Ingraham Hall Lunch, …
Africa at Noon – Samuel Childs Daly
“The Deep History of 419: Law and Crime in the Nigerian Civil War” Samuel Childs Daly Assistant Professor of African & American Studies Duke University Wednesday, February 28, 2018 12:00 – 1:00 PM 206 Ingraham …
Africa at Noon – Steve Wallace
“Obroni and the Chocolate Factory: A Case Study of Ghana, Globalization and Cocoa” Steve Wallace Founder & President, The Omanhene Cocoa Bean Company Wednesday, February 14, 2018 12:00 PM 206 Ingraham Hal l | 1 …
Congratulations to the 2017 ‘Outstanding Women of Color!’
Christy Clark-Pujara is one of six being recognized as 2017’s “Outstanding Women of Color” on February 22, 2018. Read the full article on UW-Madison’s Creating Community website.