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Exploring and Building Partnerships: The Fourth Wisconsin Idea Conference
The Wisconsin Idea Conference is an opportunity for community-engaged scholars across campus and the state to come together to network, share best practices and support each other’s partnerships.
March 9, 2026
Collaboratively Designing a Health Literacy Curriculum
In this episode of GridgeFridge we sit down with Amy Liang, a junior at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a 2025 Wisconsin Idea Fellow. Liang works alongside Literacy Network staff to integrate practical health lessons into existing classes. Topics include understanding insurance terminology, communicating with medical providers and building confidence in healthcare settings.
February 13, 2026
How Campus Engagement Shaped a Life in Public Service and Advocacy
Through internships, coalition-building, and civic engagement at the Morgridge Center, Shreya Bandyopadhyay discovered her calling in public service. Today, she carries those lessons into her role supporting reproductive rights advocacy across the country.
February 11, 2026- More News
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- March 13Voter RegistrationRegister to vote at Gordon Dining and Event Center11:00 AM, First Floor, Gordon Dining and Event Center
- March 16Voter RegistrationRegister to vote in the Student Activities Center (SAC) - Student Voters Union Office2:00 PM, Student Voters Union Office, Room 3101, 333 East Campus Mall