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Global Hot Spots: “Laudato Si’ The Global Wisconsin Idea and Papa Francesco’s invitation to all people on Earth to dialogue “on care for our common home.”
In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis critiqued consumerism and irresponsible development, lamented environmental degradation and global warming, and called on all people of the world to take “swift and unified global action.” Recently, Dr. Calvin B. DeWitt, an environmental scientist in the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, joined five other speakers, including the…
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Land Use, Climate Change and Yahara Lakes Flooding
Annual maximum water levels on the Yahara Lakes have been increasing over time as a result of urbanization and growth in the magnitude and frequency of extreme rainfalls. Climate models predict continued increases in weather extremes, and urbanization is expected to continue in the watershed. This lecture will explore whether Dane County’s stormwater ordinance is…
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Earthquake in Nepal: The one we had been waiting for but now, what should I do?
When the earthquake in Nepal occurred in April 2015 many with expertise in Nepal were not prepared to answer, “How can I best help?” Teri Allendorf, a Peace Corps volunteer in Nepal in 1991 who works on biodiversity conservation, will host the discussion. Ken Croes, who conducted dissertation fieldwork in Nepal, will reflect on his…
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Study Abroad Fair
The Study Abroad Fair gives students a one-stop-shopping experience for exploring hundreds to study abroad opportunities for every major. 90+ exhibits will showcase info about UW sponsored programs, including IAP’s 200+ programs and offerings from other study abroad offices on campus. You’ll find programs on 6 continents ranging from classroom experience to internships, research, field…
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Infectious Disease Group: Chikungunya epidemics in Colombia and Ecuador
Jorge Osorio and David Gaus will lead a roundtable discussion on the ongoing chikungunya epidemics in Colombia and Ecuador. Osorio is an assistant professor in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine and a member of the Global Health Institute Advisory. Gaus is an honorary associate in the Department of Family…