William Powers, senior fellow at the World Policy Institute, discusses the Latin American concept of living well that represents a paradigm of sustainability. Bolivia has policies that grant ecosystems the equivalent of human rights. Powers’ field study examines how such policies play out in one of Bolivia’s “ecological municipalities,” the town of Samaipata at the cusp …
New study from researchers at Aarhus University (Denmark) and UW-Madison examines where and how climate change is altering species
Daily Cardinal: Students, faculty kick off year-long partnership with city of Monona with “UniverCity” initiative
Badger Herald: UW partnership will connect classes, community
Earth Care: A Faith Imperative is the theme for this year’s Interfaith Power and Light Conference in Appleton, Wisconsin. Workshops, presentations, exhibits and conversation will explore the continuing challenge of climate change. Steven Bouma-Prediger, Professor of Religion at Hope College and Evangelical leader on creation care, will address how Pope Francis’ historic call to care …
The Ride is a Wisconsin biking event hosted by the UW Carbone Cancer Center that benefits UW cancer research and celebrates life. Starting in Sun Prairie, WI, The Ride travels through beautiful Wisconsin countryside. There are multiple starting times for different distances, whether you want to bike three miles or 100. Click here for more info.
What do the Zika virus, dengue, and yellow fever all have in common? They are all mosquito-borne diseases that a team of UW scientists are working to eliminate through studying the host-pathogen interaction. Join the Wisconsin Alumni Association at the Fluno Center on Friday, September 16th to hear from top UW researcher and alumni Jorge Osorio …
Dr. Tom Friedrich, head of virology services unit at the Wisconsin National Primate Center, discusses “Zika Virus: From the ground to the 30,000 ft view, when the Infectious Disease Interest Group (IDIG) meets September 9. IDIG is a collaboration of human and animal health professionals from the UW, state and federal agencies, and private industry. Parking is …
UW starts nation’s first rural residency program
GHI affiliate Aili Tripp featured in Washington Post