African Studies Program, University of Washington

Welcome to the African Studies Program at the University of Washington.

The African Studies Program (ASP) at the University of Washington is an interdisciplinary program, fostering a better understanding of the African continent and its diaspora. Bringing together faculty from every UW location (Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell), students are invited to take classes from a variety of disciplines. We offer a minor for undergraduate students. Click here to view the requirements for the minor and click here to see the course list for approved minor courses. We are very flexible in accepting credits towards the minor, encouraging students to engage in internships and study abroad programs that are associated with Africa.

We also foster an academic community for graduate students through our African Studies Colloquium, led by Mary Kay Gugerty, Professor of Public Affairs, which takes place 2-3 times per quarter. If you are interested to learn more about the colloquium, please email africa1@u.washington.edu.

We welcome you to join our community and further your interest in Africa by connecting with others at the University of Washington that are committed to African areas of study.

Participants in the 2009 Kenya Study Abroad Program, led by UW Professor of Law, Joel Ngugi. Undergraduate and Graduate students interned with human rights organizations in Nairobi and took classes concerning health and human rights.

The African Studies Program's flagship study abroad program this year is the Sierra Leone Study Abroad Program: Ethnographic Methods & Cultural Production, from June 18 - July 20, 2011.  For more information, please visit the University Honors Program website (http://depts.washington.edu/uwhonors/international/sierra_leone/).

If you have questions or comments for the African Studies Program, please contact: Kay D'Souza, ASP Program Assistant at 206.616.0998 or africa1@u.washington.edu.

African Studies Student Office Hours

Spring 2012 Office Hours:

Mondays, from 9:30AM - 11:30AM; Wednesdays, from 9:30AM - 1:00PM.

The last day of open office hours for spring quarter will be on Wednesday, May 16th.  If you would like to schedule an appointment, please e-mail africa1@uw.edu. Thank you.

AFRICAN STUDIES PROGRAM GSA POSITION AVAILABLE

The African Studies Program seeks a Graduate Student Assistant for the 2012-2013 academic year. The African Studies GSA is a 20 hr/week position. The GSA's responsibilities are:

· Serve as academic advisor for undergraduate students pursuing the African Studies Minor (about 5 hours per week)
· Provide students with up-to-date information about Africa related courses around campus by compiling quarterly course lists
· Visit African Studies courses to inform students about the minor
· Identify and implement additional methods to publicize the minor
· Upgrade and maintain African Studies Program web site
· Check and respond to e-mails and phone calls directed toward the African Studies Program
· Research and maintain a variety of program resources
· Produce attractive printed and electronic publicity for African Studies Program events and help publicize local Africa-related events
· Attend African Studies meetings, prepare materials for distribution, and take and circulate minutes
· Assist in the preparation of grant materials
· Update electronic mailing lists
· Update information in data management system; maintain filing system
· Assist with all African Studies Program events (may include occasional evening and weekend work)
· Assist African Studies Chair with various other tasks as assigned
· Management of program budgets

The African Studies GSA will receive a salary at the appropriate level for rank. (See stipend schedule at http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/salaries/salary-schedules.shtml). Students eligible for tuition waivers will receive a tuition waiver for the academic year in addition to the GSA stipend.

To apply, please email a CV, a 1-page cover letter and the names and contact information of 2 references to: Kay D'Souza, African Studies Program, africa1@u.washington.edu

We will accept applications until the position is filled.

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