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.
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Nourish or Neglect: Combating Food Insecurity at UW-Madison
Addressing food insecurity requires collaboration—between students, administrators, and the wider campus community—and we’re going to unpack it all in this special episode of GridgeFridge.
Food Labor, School Meals, and Collective Care: A Dialogue with Dr. Jennifer Gaddis
In this episode of GridgeFridge, Dr. Jennifer Gaddis shares her journey discovering the world of food labor, her commitment to equitable access to nutritious meals, and the deeper systems behind how school food programs operate.
2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Ten Projects
The 2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to 10 outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe. The number of projects and students doubled from last year, making this year’s application process the most competitive since its inception.
Exchanging Ideas: The Third Wisconsin Idea Conference
This one-day event brought together over 200 community members, faculty and staff and students from across the city and state. With a focus on the concept of exchange, attendees had an opportunity to learn together and build community.
Dave Lassen Hired as Assistant Director of Community-Engaged Scholarship
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is excited to announce Dr. Dave Lassen as the assistant director of Community-Engaged Scholarship.
The Fred Risser Excellence in Engaged Undergraduate Student Award
Civically Educated: What It Takes To Vote
Understanding the value and importance of utilizing your voice by means of a vote is a major first step to become more civically educated in hopes it can become habitual, even after graduation. It’s important to know what is needed and required to officially cast your ballot.
Music, Arts and Community: Voterpalooza
The biggest civic engagement event of the year was on full display at Voterpalooza on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Ten Ways to Encourage Friends and Family to Register to Vote
Here are ten ways to encourage voter registration among your peers before National Voter Registration Day.