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Woven Gardens of Hope: Afghan Women’s Carpets Opening Reception
Contemporary views of Afghanistan are dominated by images of strife and social breakdown. In contrast,“Woven Gardens of Hope: Afghan Women’s Carpets” celebrates the area’s rich textile traditions that have contributed to world culture for centuries. This artisanal tradition is presented through historic carpets from private collections, objects from the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection, and…
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Taking on Possibilities in Campus Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability hosts TOPICs, Taking on Possibilities in Campus Sustainability, from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in The Marquee at Union South. The student-faculty-staff forum discusses the ins and outs of the UW-Madison recycling program. The program includes a panel presentation and time for questions.
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Seeking sustainable urban habitat for tomorrow’s ‘metro sapiens’
Assistant scientist Jason Vargo studies the future of urbanization and how moving into cities could lead to a sustainable future.
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Humanity has exceeded 4 of 9 ‘planetary boundaries,’ according to researchers
GHI Advisory member Steve Carpenter on team that shows human impact pushing earth past “safe operating space.”
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Application Period Now Open for Graduate/Professional and Capstone Certificate in Global Health!
Applications will be accepted through April 15 for the 2015-2016 Graduate/Professional/Capstone Certificate in Global Health.