Category: News

Get Involved with the Literacy Network

Participants will hear from Literacy Network staff about the mission and learn how to engage with service in purposeful and beneficial ways, as well as enjoy a delicious lunch from El Pastor, a local restaurant on the south side of Madison.

Morgridge Center for Public Service Professional Staff Transition

With sadness and gratitude, the Morgridge Center for Public Service announces the departure of Assistant Director of Civic Engagement and Communications Megan Miller and Badger Volunteers Coordinator Reuben Sanon.

National Transfer Student Week: Students in Service

Two students, Tina Marshalek and Rob Kiser, both transferred to UW-Madison from Madison College after discovering their desire to further their education past an associate’s degree.

Wisconsin Idea Fellowships: Q&A

The Wisconsin Idea Fellowship is a funding opportunity for semester or yearlong projects designed by an undergraduate or a group of undergraduates in collaboration with a community organization and a UW–Madison faculty or staff member.

Meet Emily Wills: The Morgridge Center for Public Service’s Newest Staff Member

As the Event Planning and Administrative Specialist Emily Wills works to put together Morgridge Center Events, especially pertaining to the Board of Advisors or partnerships with outside organizations.

Voting on UW-Madison Campus Up in 2018

The University of Wisconsin–Madison today reported that student voting on campus was up in last year’s election, increasing to 52.9 percent in 2018 from a rate of 35.6 percent in 2014.

Explore Opportunities at the Fall Public Service Fair

Why should you attend the public service fair? The Public Service Fair is your chance to explore opportunities to get involved with local, state, and national nonprofits, all in one place.

Eight Things you need to know about Badger Volunteers

If you spend time walking around the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, chances are you will spot someone wearing a colored Badger Volunteers t-shirt. So what is Badger Volunteers? Here’s what you need to know:

Summer Badger Volunteers: Beyond Campus Borders

Through the Badger Volunteers program, students volunteered with the Linda & Gene Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability, LGBT Books to Prisoners, Madison International Partners and more.

Morgridge Center for Public Service 2018-19 Annual Report

The Morgridge Center for Public Service released its 2018-19 annual report highlighting the center’s activities over the past year.