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Weston Roundtable: Got Gold? The Human and Environmental Impacts of Gold Mining
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is estimated to produce between 10 percent and 30 percent of gold worldwide. While ASGM may achieve socioeconomic gains for families, it is also identified as the leading source of atmospheric mercury. This presentation will explore the social, economic, environmental and health impacts of ASGM on both global and…
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In the heart of devastating outbreak, research team unlocks secrets of Ebola
In a comprehensive and complex molecular study of blood samples from Ebola patients in Sierra Leone, published in Cell Host & Microbe, a scientific team led by the UW–Madison has identified signatures of Ebola virus disease that may aid in future treatment efforts.
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2018 Global Health Symposium
The Global Health Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is pleased to welcome Professor Susan Paskewitz as the keynote speaker for the 14th annual Global Health Symposium: Advancing Health in Uncertain Times. The symposium begins at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Paskewitz is professor and chair of the Department of Entomology in the College…
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IRIS International Film Series
From Nov.14-19, in celebration of International Education week, the Institute for Regional and International Studies has selected films from around the world for the first annual IRIS International Film Series. From mainstream to independent, these films share triumphs and tribulations of peoples across the globe while shedding light on their unique cultures. Some of these…
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The Midwest Melharmony Festival — Premiering ‘Climatrix’
Come revel in the musical excellence of Maestro Chitraveena N. Ravikiran & Middleton Community Orchestra, conducted by Kyle Knox, as they premiere “Climatrax,” a special Melharmonic composition of Maestro Ravikiran that highlights the need for combating climate change. 75% of the proceeds will benefit the Mahila Microgrids Partnership, a UW-Madison led effort to bring solar-powered lighting…