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June 22, 2021 marked the 50th Anniversary of Wisconsin’s ratification of the 26th Amendment — the amendment that guaranteed all Americans aged 18 and older the right to vote in all United States elections, and outlawed age discrimination among eligible voters.
In GridgeFridge’s sixth episode, we talk with Steven Olikara about his undergraduate experience at UW–Madison, leading a model of public service, political conversations and more.
With the elections behind Wisconsin for the remainder of 2021, it is important to remember that voting is just one step in being a civically engaged citizen. Now is the time to take action, hold elected officials accountable, and get involved to ensure progress is made.
The 2021-22 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to eight outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe. A total of 12 UW–Madison undergraduate students are part of this year’s projects, sponsored by the Morgridge Center.
As we begin the last week of Badger Volunteers for the spring 2021 semester, it feels serendipitous and right that the last week coincides with Points of Light’s National Volunteer Week.
Early voting for the April 6 election opens thisnext week on March 23 through April 2. Students can vote early weekdays at the Memorial Union Theater from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Today, University of Wisconsin–Madison, is one of over two hundred campuses in thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia designated as a “Voter Friendly Campus.”
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is proud to announce Beth Allen as its 2021 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow.
On-campus early voting is next week for Wisconsin’s Feb. 16 spring primary election, which will narrow down the top two candidates for municipal and county offices, as well as the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The events of last week clearly sought to undermine the integrity of U.S. elections and the democratic process. We need to hold accountable those who committed violence in the U.S. Capitol.