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African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · 8d

Pre-register for ASA at the discounted rate by tonight, Sept. 30! Book your stay at the Marriott Marquis through this link to help ASA meet its room night minimums: book.passkey.com/go/...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Jul 24

Heading to the ASA Annual Meeting this year? Don’t miss Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt’s Presidential Lecture: Lessons from the Archives: The Case of Southern Rhodesia on Thursday, November 20 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

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African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Jul 17

Make the most of your Annual Meeting experience—staying at the conference hotel keeps you close to events and helps support the Annual Meeting. Book your discounted room at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis through ASA’s link: book.passkey.com/go/AfricanSt...

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African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · May 7

One week left to apply for the Gretchen Walsh Book Donation Award! Put your book donation plan into action. Read more about the award and apply today: africanstudies.org/a...

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African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · May 2

Prepare for publication in an ASA Journal! ASA is calling all emerging scholars to apply for the PIPES pre-conference workshop this November 19 in Atlanta, GA. Review your eligibility, prepare your draft, and apply by May 15! africanstudies.org/a...

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African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Apr 30

Just a few hours remaining for most ASA Awards & Honors! Don't miss your opportunity to nominate your colleague, student, or yourself. Most ASA award nominations close today, April 30: africanstudies.org/a...

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African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Apr 28

Two more days to nominate your outstanding student for the Mahmoud Mohamed Taha Student Travel Award! Nominated students receive first review. Awardees receive funding for research travel, study abroad, or travel to the ASA Annual Meeting: africanstudies.org/t...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Apr 28

Many ASA Awards & Honors close this Wednesday! Don't miss your chance to be nominated this year. Review your eligibility and apply today: africanstudies.org/a...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Apr 25

Calling all filmmakers! The Sembène-Kelani Film Prize celebrates an outstanding film by an African filmmaker (2023, 2024). Nominate your film and join us at the Annual Meeting for a screening of the winning film: africanstudies.org/a...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Apr 24

Call your publisher! There are 6 days left to be nominated for the 2025 Bethwell A. Ogot Book Prize awarded to the best book in East African studies published in 2024. Help us celebrate your work! africanstudies.org/a...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Apr 23

The Paul Hair Prize recognizes a critical edition or translation into English of primary source material on Africa. Review your eligibility and submit today! africanstudies.org/a...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Apr 22

Call your publisher! Nominations for the ASA Best Book Prize close on April 30. Review your eligibility and direct your publisher to the short nomination form here: africanstudies.org/a...

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African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Apr 22

Most awards and honors close in just eight days! Review which awards you are eligible for and begin the nomination process today: africanstudies.org/a...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Apr 18

Help us recognize a colleague's outstanding contributions and dedication! Don't forget to submit your nomination for the ASA Outstanding Service Award by April 30: africanstudies.org/a...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Apr 17

Host a funded ASA Presidential Fellow this fall! Thanks to a generous gift from Allen and Barbara Isaacman, 2025 fellows will visit a host institution and attend the Annual Meeting in Atlanta. Learn about nominating and hosting a fellow here: africanstudies.org/a...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Apr 16

Nominate a colleague for their distinguished lifetime contributions to the field of African Studies. The deadline is April 30, so don't delay. Complete information on the nomination process can be found here africanstudies.org/a...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Mar 20

ASA News Spring 2025 is out! Read about advocacy on Capitol Hill, an interview with prominent archaeologist Rachel Ama Asaa Engmann about the Christiansborg Archaeological Heritage Project, ASA Member exclusive events, and more. africanstudies.org/w...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Mar 18

These 3 Call for Co-Panelists are open for submissions this week! Submit your abstract to one of these Calls today or to our CFP before this Saturday, March 22! Read the full Calls for Co-Panelists here: africanstudies.org/a...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Mar 17

Saturday, March 22 is your extended deadline to submit to the ASA CFP! Submit early this week and email [email protected] with questions. We can't wait to see you this November 20-22 in Atlanta.

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African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Mar 14

Andrew Eisenberg (NYU Abu Dhabi) invites you to submit to the ASA CFP subtheme Music, Performance, & Visual Culture! Submit before the CFP deadline of Sunday, March 16 and join ASA this November in Atlanta. africanstudies.org/a...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Mar 13

Three days left to submit to the ASA CFP! Don't miss your chance to join us this year November 20-22 in Atlanta! If you have questions, email us at [email protected]

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African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Mar 11

Spark has your undergrad and MA students in mind! Invite your students to give 3 minute presentations at this year's Annual Meeting in Atlanta. If you're local, plan ahead and bring your students or entire class to ASA!

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Mar 11

Calls for Co-Panelists are closing, so submit your abstract today! Check out Northern Nigerian Knowledge Systems, China and Africa Rosewood Trade Dynamics, African Popular Culture and Web 2.0, and more fascinating Calls for Co-Panelists here: africanstudies.org/a...

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African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Mar 10

Have you seen this Subtheme for #ASA2025? Nate Plageman (Wake Forest University) welcomes you to submit to Cities, Urban Infrastructures, & Publics! Submit your session or abstract before this Sunday, March 16. africanstudies.org/a...

African Studies Association @asanewsonline.bsky.social · Mar 10

Calls for Co-Panelists are closing! Don't miss the opportunity to submit to African Literature and Film in Understanding African History and Current Issues. Read all Calls for Co-Panelists and send your abstract today: africanstudies.org/a...