University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Events

Pharmaceuticals in Africa: Research, Pricing and Meeting Needs

Join ASP and the UW Global Health Institute for a round table discussion on “Pharmaceuticals in Africa: Research, Pricing and Meeting Needs.”  The Vice President of Manchester Trade, Anthony Carroll, will be moderating the discussion. Speakers will include Jeff Kemprecos, the Executive Director of Emerging Markets Public Policy of Merck and Co; Jeanette Roberts, School …

UW National One Health Day Colloquium

University of Wisconsin students, faculty and staff, and community members are invited to submit abstracts to present flash talks at the inaugural UW National One Health Day Colloquium. Presenters from all disciplines are welcome to showcase the broad reach of the One Health concept that understands the health of humans, animals and eco-systems are interlinked, …

Building Community, a Global Health Celebration

Join UW-Madison students, alumni and friends to celebrate UW-Madison’s contributions to global health, reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Friday, October 28 DeJope Residence Hall, Mendota Room 640 Elm Drive 5:00 p.m. Registration and reception 6:00 p.m. Program 6:40 p.m. Dessert, coffee, conversation Tickets cost $10 each and include one drink ticket. There’s …

Paths to Fulfilling Careers in Global Health: Webinar

Learn from leading experts about their guidance and advice for a path to a fulfilling career in global health. The webinar will include guidance and advice from five panelists, as well as ample opportunity to ask the speakers questions.  Gain insight about thinking outside of the box, identifying your dream job, and preparing for a successful …

U.S. foreign policy and global health in Africa

Steve Morrison, a UW-Madison alumnus and senior vice president and director of the Global Health Policy Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, will discuss U.S. foreign policy and global health in Africa. He has directed several high-level commissions and is a frequent commentator on U.S. foreign policy, global health, Africa and foreign assistance. …

Eviction in Dane County

A team of students and faculty from the UW-Madison Urban and Regional Planning Department will release a report putting Mathew Desmond’s book “Evicted into a local context. “Eviction in Dane County” looks at all the eviction case records available in Dane County from 2000 to the present (over 40,000 cases). The authors found communities of color …