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Ayotzinapa: We Will Not Wither
The exhibit is the result of months of preparation and collaboration of Memorial Library and Axolote (formed by some graduate students from the departments of Spanish & Portuguese, Art, History, Communication Arts, and friends). On September 26, 2014, several students from the Rural Teacher’s College Raúl Isidro Burgos in Ayotzinapa—a school that caters to the rural poor…
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Race & Health: Stories of Inequity
Join Partners in Health-Engage Madison for a TED style panel, a moderated discussion, and an advocacy fair on the intersection of Race and Health. Five distinguished speakers will share their expertise on the topic, including: Dr. Patrick Remington, an expert in population health and local disparities; Dr. Edward Vargas, who investigates how socio-political, familial, and…
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The importance of field courses – perspectives from Global Health students
The importance of field courses – perspectives from Global Health students
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Africa and the Environment 2015 Symposium
Emerging and Contemporary Issues of the Environment Beyond Ebola This event will feature lectures, a poster fair, and discussion designed to spark and facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations on the issue of environment in Africa. Register for the event here. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Check in begins at 9:30 a.m.) The program is here: Africa and the Environment…
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Patz receives APHA award for environmental leadership
The American Public Health Association (APHA) will recognize University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Jonathan Patz’s pioneering work in climate change and health when he receives the Homer Calver Award on Monday, November 2, at the association’s annual conference. “Dr. Patz was selected because he is an international leader in climate change and health and has emphasized…