2025 Wisconsin Welcome Week Recap

Morgridge Center events kicked off the year with community and connection.

Students explored the Dane County Farmer’s Market, toured the State Capitol, celebrated 30 years with bingo, connected with nonprofits at the Public Service Fair, and volunteered at the Arboretum—a strong start to a year of impact and involvement!

See more of what Badgers were up to here!

The Morgridge Center hosted an evening of celebration for our 30th anniversary with a fun and festive game of Bingo!

A group photo from the student-led community walking tour. Community-based Learning Intern Preet Talwar led the tour educating students on the history of Regent street, Greenbush neighborhood and the Bayview Foundation.
Morgridge Center interns Colm Fitzsimmons and Adrian Jauregui participating in jewelry making and community building as part of the Red Gym Open house.
A new student at the Red Gym Open House registering to vote and about other civic engagement opportunities at the Morgridge Center.
Group photo from the State Capitol Walking Tour led by a Civic Engagement Intern Sam Arnold. Participants learned about the history of Madison and got to see one of the most prominent landmark in the state of Wisconsin.