At last count there were over 90 graduate students at the University of Michigan working on Africa-related research. That number does not include the many students writing dissertations on the Caribbean or on African American issues. The CAAS Collective is an association of undergraduate concentrators in Afroamerican and African Studies. To participate, contact one of the CAAS Assistant Directors. Brown Bag Programs and Reading Groups CAAS also supports a variety of graduate student Brown Bag Programs and Reading Groups.
Students present their own work in progress or read books and articles together.
The Workshop brings visitors to the campus and provides a forum for graduate students and faculty to obtain help with work in progress. Check the calendar for announcements about Africa Workshop meetings. Center staff maintain an e-mail users group, caasstu, for undergraduates and graduate students who use its programs. Participants receive frequent e-mail notices about speakers, workshops, and grant competitions. Black Celebratory CAAS helps sponsor a campus celebration for Black graduates from the University each year.