African Studies Program
Today, April 8, 2026
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Vernacular Architecture and Grassroots Urban Politics
Noah Nathan — Associate Professor of Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
12-1 p.m.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
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Anti-Colonial Dreams, Authoritarian Realities: Populism and Power in Africa
Soeran J. Henn and Aili Mari Tripp
5:30-6:30 p.m.
206 Ingraham Hall
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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Vision without Sight
Thomas Timothy Mtonga — Disability Officer, UNICEF & Lecturer, University of Zambia (UNZA)
12-1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Film Screening: The Man Died
with a live Q&A session featuring the director — Awam Amkpa.
4 p.m.
Marquee Cinema, Union South
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Stylin’ and Profilin’: From Cairo to Cape Town
Jacqueline-Bethel Tchouta Mougoué — Associate Professor of African Cultural Studies, UW-Madison
12-1 p.m.
Monday, May 11, 2026
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Children’s African Story Hour (CASH)
The Gambi that Girma Wore (Ethiopia)
4-5 p.m.
Pinney Library (516 Cottage Grove Rd.)
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
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Children’s African Story Hour (CASH)
Book of the Month: ZamZam
4-5 p.m.
Pinney Library (516 Cottage Grove Rd.)