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Symposium on Climate Change and Clinical Practice

On March 28, 2024 we will bring together stakeholders from across the spectrum of clinical practice and health care operations to consider the implications of the climate crisis on our health systems. This FREE symposium will provide a full day of learning, network development, and practical exploration of key topics such as disaster preparedness, capacity management, specialty-specific changes in clinical practice, and decarbonization of the clinical environment. Lunch and refreshments will be provided to all speakers and registered attendees. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Center for Urban Horticulture. Event Types: Conferences. Special Events. Event sponsors: UW Medicine Center for Health and the Global Environment EarthLab UW Sustainability. Thursday, March 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit events.uw.edu.

Mike Wallace Celebration

Join the College of the Environment community for a celebration in honor of UW Professor Emeritus of Atmospheric Sciences, Mike Wallace, 2024 recipient of the Japan Prize in the Fields of Resources, Energy, the Environment, and Social Infrastructure.  All College of the Environment faculty, staff, students and post-docs are welcome to attend.  Small bites and beverages will be served. Friday, March 29, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Kane Hall, 2nd Floor, Walker Ames Room. For more info visit events.uw.edu.

Northwest Nature and Health Symposium

Nature and Health illuminates the connections between nature and human health and well-being. We work with the community and decision makers to translate our findings into programs and policies that promote equitable engagement with nature. Each year, we host a symposium to bring together researchers, community members, and decision makers to learn about new discoveries, discuss new policies and programs, and advance partnerships. Early bird registration ends on April 1. Registration closes on April 27, and there will be no day-of registration.  Our symposia are: Led by our core values of equity and justice , An opportunity to cultivate your network , Filled with inspiring seminars and panels from leading experts, Our 2024 symposium features, 8 expert speakers, 1 community panel, and a student poster session. Featured Speakers Carlos Andres Gallegos-Riofrio, PhD Research Assistant Professor Institute for Agroecology, The University of Vermont   , Phil Levin, PhD Director, National Nature Assessment… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Intellectual House (INT). Accessibility Contact: natureandhealth@uw.edu. Event Types: Conferences. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: REI Cooperative Action Fund , Mental Insight Foundation. Wednesday, May 1, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For more info visit events.uw.edu.