The impacts of anthropogenic climate change are clearly visible in the changes that are occurring worldwide in the earth's cryosphere (snow, sea and lake ice, glaciers, ice sheets and permafrost). This webinar will bring outstanding speakers from North America, Europe and elsewhere to provide an up-to-date perspective on changes in the cryosphere and their consequences. Each week, speakers will provide a related research paper for participants to read, expanding on the topic that they will talk about.

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This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of warfare from the time of ancient Greece to the contemporary conflicts of the 21st century. Students will journey through pivotal moments in military history, examining key battles, strategies, and the transformation of armed conflict over the centuries. From the disciplined ranks of Greek hoplites to the global challenges of modern counterterrorism efforts, this course delves into the dynamics of warfare, the impact of technology, and the complex socio-political forces that have shaped the world's history.

This journal club explores recently published primary research articles that investigate recent findings in zoonotic diseases with a multidisciplinary approach, or "medical zoology." Zoonotic diseases are those originating and/or being maintained in natural animal populations, but which occasionally spill over into human populations. These will likely involve infectious organisms that have a transmission cycle involving another animal species. Course content consists of asynchronous reading of primary literature and coming together as a group to discuss synchronously.