Morgridge Center for Public Service
Connecting Campus and Community Through Service and Learning

Events

Featured Events

Wisconsin Idea Conference

The fourth Wisconsin Idea Conference will be held on March 2, 2026 at Union South. This gathering seeks to provide a springboard for community and university collaborations and strengthen the culture of the Wisconsin Idea across UW-Madison.

Educational Workshops

Excited to learn more about what community engagement is and how to prepare for the work? Register and attend a variety of workshops facilitated and prepared by the community engagement education team.

Professional Development

This series showcases the breadth of community-based research on campus by providing in-depth examples of current research as it relates to students learning outcomes, community impacts and theoretical exploration.

Public Service Fair

We host the Public Service Fair twice a year. The events provide students the opportunity to connect with local, state and national nonprofit agencies. All UW–Madison students are encouraged to attend and find opportunities.

Wisconsin Welcome 2025

Wisconsin Welcome is a multi-week (Aug. 25-Oct. 5), new-student event to celebrate your arrival on campus. Check out our public service-oriented sponsored events in collaboration with UW-Madison’s Wisconsin Welcome.

Community-University Mixers

These social-oriented events are intended to provide both community organizations and campus faculty and staff the opportunity to connect over shared interests, build relationships, share resources and potentially seed partnerships.

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