The Morgridge Center for Public Service released its annual report highlighting the center’s activities and programs over the past year. The report details how the center lives out its mission of building a thriving democratic society by connecting campus with community through service, community-based learning and research.
Highlights from this year include: the launch of BadgersEngage through the software platform Givepulse, Wisconsin Idea Conference, hiring of Dr. Dave Lassen, community-university partnerships awards and more.
This year marked a significant transition as MSCR afterschool opportunities and Schools of Hope tutoring programs were moved out of the Badger Volunteers framework and integrated into a new center-wide initiative. This strategic shift was designed to better align with the unique needs of these longstanding community partners, with a particular focus on fostering deeper, more consistent volunteer engagement over the course of a year.
By repositioning these programs outside of the traditional semester-based model of Badger Volunteers, the new structure supports year-long volunteer commitments, enhancing continuity and relationship-building between volunteers, students and site staff. This change reflects a broader goal of increasing impact and responsiveness within youth-serving partnerships while continuing to uphold the center’s commitment to reciprocal community engagement.