University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Events

UW’s health science community hosting series of talks dedicated to improving conversation around equity, diversity

Co-sponsored by the School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Medicine and Public Health, and School of Veterinary Medicine, the Lunch and Learn Series is free and open to all health science faculty, staff and students. 

Pediatrics Grand Rounds looks at Thriving Children in the Era of the Sustainable Development Goals

September 20: University of Wisconsin-Madison alumna Janna Patterson brings a wealth of global health experience to her talk on how Sustainable Development Goals will affect children’s health.

Explore nearly 200 events statewide at the Wisconsin Science Festival

Now in its eighth year, the science festival continues to grow. Nearly 100 unique venues are hosting activities statewide, with half the counties in Wisconsin represented.

Global Health in Obstetrics and Gynecology: Engagement, Outreach and Opportunities

In this installment of Global Hot Spots, GHI Advisory Committee member Cynthia Wautlet will focus on a collaboration between the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Hawassa University in Ethiopia.

2018 Undergraduate Global Health Field Course Fair

The fair is September 25 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Northwoods room on the third floor of Union South. More than 20 short, small-group field courses for next year in Wisconsin and across the world will be showcased.

Wisconsin Healthiest State Summit

The summit is an effort of the Mobilizing Action Toward Community Health (MATCH) Group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Population Health Institute. It will be held at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin on September 20-21.

Graduate • Health Sciences global health field courses information session

Graduate and health sciences students are invited Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. to room 1345 Health Sciences Learning Center to learn about summer 2019 field courses in Ecuador, Guatemala, Thailand and Uganda. Hear about the people you’ll meet, places you’ll visit, classes you’ll need and application process. Food will be provided. For more information, contact Betsy …

The story of milk: Strategies and policy implications for ensuring safe milk production in Ethiopia

September 6: Join GHI visiting scholar Mestawet Taye as she discusses recommendations to inform Ethiopia-specific milk quality standards to ensure safe milk production, processing and consumption.

UniverCity Year program accepting proposals for new local government partners

If you have any questions about what it means to participate, or help crafting your proposal, you should reach out to the Program’s Director, Gavin Luter.

Young African Leaders Speak Out:

July 10, 17 and 24: YALI Tuesdays give Young African Scholars a chance to share their work to ensure health for all.