African Tea Time
Thursday, 19 October, 2023
3-5pm EST
Kenya
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Ecosystem Restoration For Livelihoods and Food Security: A Global Dialogue
October 16th, 2023
Would ecosystem restoration look different if the primary objective were supporting livelihoods? How can ecosystem restoration processes promote social and ecological co-benefits and manage tradeoffs? Join us to address these questions with ecosystem restoration experts from around the world. This full-day workshop will feature: Expert panel discussion on challenges and opportunities for prioritizing livelihoods in ecosystem restoration. Presentations by MSU researchers working on ecosystem restoration. Opportunities to network with international experts, contribute to an upcoming FAO ecosystem restoration guidance document, and develop new collaborations. See flyer for more information
UN Day Celebration Dinner 2023
October 22nd, 2023
"On October 24, 1945, the United Nations was created. Every year for the month of October, UNA-USA and its 200+ chapters around the country activate in their communities by hosting events centered around a certain global issue. This year, we’re focusing on the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), along with the theme: Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the work of the United Nations and local leaders at our annual UN Day Celebration! There will be delicious food, live entertainment, and great conversation." More information
Call for Fellows: COIL Faculty Fellows Program-Africa
Individual Interest Form Deadline: September 30th, 2023
Team Application Form Deadline: October 31st, 2023
Announcing the launch of the COIL Faculty Fellows Program-Africa, an AAP-sponsored opportunity for faculty or academic staff with teaching appointments from any discipline to explore the theory and practice of COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning). Stipends will be given to fellows to support professional and project development, and the program will also provide a blend of training workshops, presentations, and a fellows community of practice. To showcase fellows’ work, a culminating symposium/academic conference is scheduled to take place after COILed projects have been implemented. See flyer for more information
African Activist Archive Project Last Call
The African Activist Archive Project has built a unique, free digital archive of almost 14,000 items created by activists during 50 years of anti-apartheid and Southern Africa solidarity organizing in the United States. We are now making a “last call” to former activists for materials we can borrow to digitize and add to this digital archive. If you kept leaflets and other documents, posters, buttons, or photographs from organizing from the 1950s through the 1990s – or can help us find other people who might have saved these historical objects – we are eager to hear from you! Visit the site or email Christine Root at rootc@msu.edu for more information
Volunteers Needed for Departments of Computer Science, Engineering and RS&GIS Research Study
Through October 2023
Michigan State University (MSU) Departments of Computer Science, Engineering and RS&GIS are looking for volunteers to participate in a research study titled, Physics-driven Modeling and Learning for Person ecognition at a Distance and Altitude. The objective of this research is to design, implement and evaluate a software system for face, whole-body and gait biometric recognition. Participants will receive a $50 prepaid visa card for a single session. See the flyer for more information
CAORC (Council of American Overseas Research Centers)-National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Research Fellowship
Deadline January 24, 2024
"The CAORC - National Endowment for the Humanities Research Fellowship is now accepting applications! This fellowship provides the opportunity for scholars to spend significant time in one country with an Overseas Research Center as a base.
The fellowship supports advanced research in the humanities for scholars who hold a PhD or a terminal degree. Applicants must be US citizens or foreign national scholars who have been resident in the US for at least three years. Approximately four awards will be granted and fellowship stipends are $5,000 per month for four to six consecutive months." Please visit the link for more information
Daryl and Glenda Minor Tanzania Fellowship
Deadline February 28, 2024
The Daryl and Glenda Minor Tanzania Fellowship will support a first-time two-year master’s degree program for an entering Michigan State University (MSU) student from Tanzania with interests in a field related to international development. The Minor Fellow will be committed to working towards understanding and contributing to inclusive social and economic development in Tanzania. Individuals with an interest in furthering girls’ education and economic opportunities for women are strongly encouraged to apply. Please visit the link to learn more about this opportunity
OISS Coffee Hour
Every Friday, 4-6pm EST
Spartan Rooms B&C International Center
Join the Office for International Students and Scholars for Coffee Hour, a free event where students, staff, faculty, and community members gather to connect over coffee each week. Different hosts offer educational programs, information on how to get involved on campus, and fun activities that change throughout the year.
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Student Groups & Activities
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Chinese in Africa/Africans in China Research Network
Network dedicated to China-Africa engagements
CAAC Research Network
African Asian Curriculum
Curricula and programming for community colleges
aac.matrix.msu.edu
African Media Program
Database of audio-visual materials and education services
africanmedia.msu.edu
Archive of Malian Photography
Digitized collections of five important photographers in Mali
amp.matrix.msu.edu
Overcoming Apartheid
First-hand accounts of this important political movement
overcomingapartheid.msu.edu
Afripod
Podcast about African history, culture and politics
afripod.aodl.org
African Activist Archive Project 
Documents, photographs, artifacts, written and oral memories
africanactivist.msu.edu
African Online Digital Library
 Free universal access to cultural heritage materials
aodl.org
Africana Collection
African Studies at the MSU Library
libguides.lib.msu.edu/africa
Exploring Africa
High quality African resources for students and educators
exploringafrica.matrix.msu.edu
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MSU Libraries is proud to announce that the new library website is officially LIVE!
There will be no major structural or visual changes to the new website. For the most part, things look how they will look, and are in the place that they will be. We’re not expecting any major changes other than a few tweaks here and there.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please don’t hesitate to email our team (ponderer@msu.edu or mabhizac@msu.edu ).
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Center Funding Opportunities
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Curriculum Development Grants ($3,000 summer stipends): to support faculty interested in developing a new course or seminar related to Africa or revising an extant course or seminar to include at least 25% of Africa content.
Curriculum Enhancement Grants ($1,000): for purchase of Africa related curricular materials, payment of guest speakers.
Conference Travel Grants ($1,000): to support Africanist Faculty for domestic conference expenses.
Special Programming Grants (amount varies): to bring a guest speaker; host a panel discussion or workshop; plan a social event etc.
To learn more and to apply visit:
African Studies Center: Applications for Faculty Programs (msu.edu)
Most applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Global IDEAS: Global Innovations in Development, Engagement, and Scholarship curates external funding opportunities for international research from a comprehensive suite of sources, along with our knowledge of the donor landscape. These opportunities are compiled in one weekly email newsletter, available only to MSU faculty, staff and students.
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