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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…
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Ethiopians look to Madison, Wis., to reclaim bicycle friendly culture
When the city of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, looked for a way to reclaim its bicycling culture, it looked to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an institution located in the midst of a bike friendly city and found a dedicated bike enthusiast to lead the charge. “Bicycling is a historic culture for Bahir Dar city,” says Genet…
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Apply now for 2016 Global Health grants and awards
Apply now for 2016 Global Health Institute grants and awards for faculty, staff and graduate students.