Other African Studies Outreach Programs

There are other African Studies Outreach Programs with similar goals to the University of Florida's program. They too are holding seminars, summer institutes for kids, institutes for teachers, and so much more throughout the United States. Listed below are just a few examples of the programs that exist today. They span the entire United States; from the east coast, to the Midwest, and stretching all the way to the west coast. Take a look at how these Outreach Programs are working to enrich American's knowledge about Africa.

The African Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

This Madison, Wisconsin based program provides curriculum specialists for schools
Has a small library of books, AV materials, maps, and more that it loans out
They hold conferences and workshops for educators and engage in a Speaker's Bureau

The African Studies Center Outreach Program at Boston University

This Boston, Massachusetts based program provides a wide range of materials
They offer curriculum guides, handouts, books, posters, maps and a lot more
Traveling kits with authentic items and pictures from Ghana and Kenya available

The Center for African Studies Outreach Center at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana

This Champaign-Urbana, Illinois program works with students, educators, businesses, museums and libraries
Provide materials and resources for teachers and publish a newsletter
Offer unique lesson plans and projects, such as the Africa Virtual Trade Mission (VTM)

The African Studies Center at Michigan State University

This East Lansing, Michigan program offers access to their African Media Program, which is an online, comprehensive database of films, videos, and other AV material
Headquarters for the National Consortium for Study in Africa and has study abroad programs
Has Africa in the Classroom materials for teachers and students

The UCLA African Studies Center Outreach Programs

This Los Angeles, California program is very active many facets of public service
There are different institutes held for teachers
Programs include presentations and performing arts, and public lectures are also an option