Nepal after the Earthquake
Gudrun Bühnemann (Professor, Languages and Cultures of Asia and East Asian Languages and Literature, UW-Madison)
Event Details
Date
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Time
12 p.m.
Location
206 Ingraham Hall
Description
A devastating earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, 2015, killing more than 9,000 people. It was followed by a strong aftershock on May 12, 2015 and a series of minor aftershocks. This talk will discuss the damage to historic sites in the Kathmandu Valley and the efforts to rebuild lost monuments.
Cost
Free