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Alumnus, Liberian activist is guest scholar at Tulane Center for Environmental Law

Alfred Brownell, Tulane Law alumnus, has been named the first Distinguished Visitor in Residence of the Tulane Center for Environmental Law. Brownell received the Goldman Environmental Prize for his fight to save more than half a million acres in Liberia’s rainforests and the lands of indigenous people being decimated by a palm oil company.

Tulane Surgery Clinic Northshore adds new oncology services

The Tulane Surgery Clinic Northshore, which opened last year on the Lakeview Regional Medical Center campus, now offers women’s gynecological oncology as well as head and neck cancer surgical services. Jessica Shank, MD, gynecological oncologist, is staffing the clinic and will perform some of the surgical procedures.

Where to find university updates on coronavirus

Tulane is closely monitoring developments of the coronavirus and will continue to communicate the latest updates to the Tulane community. Emergency information, including university operations along with resources and tips can be found here.

Water Ways: Dutch Lessons for a Changing Coast

Local experts and officials will discuss how New Orleans can prepare for increased rain, bigger storms and other water-related issues in a panel discussion, “Water Ways: Dutch Lessons for a Changing Coast,” today from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Room 201 of Richardson Memorial Hall. A reception will follow. The free event is supported by the School of Architecture. For more information, click here.

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Events

March 11

A Studio in the Woods: Residency Info. Session

PMBA Lunch Information Session – Uptown

March 12

Arts Alive

World Kidney Day 2020

March 13

Fridays at Newcomb: Asian American Activism

Older Adults in Louisiana: Observations and Conversations after a Disaster

In The News

The Advocate
Peter Ricchiuti, finance professor at Tulane, discusses the price of oil declining in reaction to the coronavirus.

64 Parishes
Melissa A. Weber, curator of Tulane University Special Collections at the Hogan Jazz Archive, interviews musician Terence Blanchard.

Nola.com
Brandon Mauldin, MD, chief medical officer of Tulane Hospital and Clinics, comments on Tulane Health System's recent policy of screening individuals for coronavirus.

The New York Times
Jordan Karlitz, MD, director of the GI Hereditary Cancer and Genetics Program at Tulane, comments on a study that shows colorectal cancer diagnoses and death rates are shifting to younger patients.

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