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The Commons <\/em>is the flagship publication from UW\u2013Madison\u2019s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies<\/a>. Its name nods to a foundational idea in environmental studies: shared resources and our shared responsibility to steward them. The Commons<\/em> brings together stories, ideas, and voices from across UW\u2013Madison\u2019s environmental community to inform and inspire you<\/strong> to keep working toward a just and sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diane Stojanovich<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Distinguished Associate Dean for Communications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chelsea Rademacher<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communications Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kevin Berger<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eric Klister<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Anica Graney<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communications Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Commons <\/em>is produced by the Nelson Institute\u2019s Strategic Communications Office, in collaboration with the Dean\u2019s Office<\/a> and the Advancement and Alumni Relations Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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