The Opioid Crisis is by far one of the most pressing contemporary issues. According to the World Health Organization, in 2016 there were an estimated 27 million people suffering from opioid use disorders around the world. Affordable treatment is often inaccessible for most individuals, and in some way the influence of opioid drugs penetrates all… Continue reading The Opioid Crisis: Model UN 2019
Venezuela has been topping headlines constantly in 2019. If you haven’t stayed caught up on the issues wracking Venezuela’s internal and external affairs, we have put together a brief history as well as links to supporting articles before our community event with Dr. Alejandro Velasco titled “Venezuela: An International Standoff”. Major Players in the Conflict:… Continue reading Venezuela Today: A Brief Overview
We hope that you enjoyed our 2018 Luminary Award! It was a privilege to honor such an incredible group of people for this event. From our student honorees to the four amazing Luminaries from the Yale Cancer Center, everyone’s stories left us feeling inspired and hopeful for the future. In case you weren’t able to… Continue reading Looking Back at the Luminary: A Social Media Visual Recap
Global Issue: E-Waste The increase in usage of electronic equipment and other technologies across the world has led to an increase in e-waste, or the waste created from broken down and discarded electronic equipment. Much of this equipment contains valuable and recyclable elements such as precious or rare metals like copper or gold, and the… Continue reading What in the World Wednesday: E-Waste
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