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2025 New Year’s Resolution: Attend the Spring Public Service Fair
Attend the Spring Public Service Fair to discover new passions, establish meaningful relationships, and learn more about the amazing work taking place in Madison. It’s an event you don’t want to miss!
Driving Sustainability & Addressing Food Insecurity on College Campuses with Travis Blomberg
In this episode of GridgeFridge, Travis Blomberg shares his journey leading sustainability efforts at UW-Madison, including the Food Waste Collection program.
Creating Connections and Leaving a Legacy
Over the past three and a half years, Shannon Abolins has become a cornerstone of the Morgridge Center team, excelling in multiple roles and contributing to nearly every aspect of the office.
The Fred Risser Excellence in Engaged Undergraduate Student Award
Leading with Purpose: Yunqian Huang’s Commitment to Community and Inclusion
As an international student from Guangzhou, China, Yunqian Huang has made the most of her time at UW-Madison through her notable public service efforts.
Taking the Leap: Garza’s Path as a First-Generation Student
As a first-generation college student, Estrella Garza reveals the challenges she conquered on her journey to UW-Madison—and how she seized every opportunity to excel once she arrived.
Morgridge Center Values Shape Engineer’s Path in Human Factors
Despite interning at the Morgridge Center for a short period, Madeleine Girard ‘20, now a human factors engineer at Fresenius Medical Care North America, credits the experience with shaping her career approach.
Unveiling Academia’s Realities and the Value of Voting: A Dialogue with Dr. Barry Burden
In this episode of GridgeFridge, we speak with Dr. Barry Burden, a professor of political science at UW-Madison who discusses the significance of DEI initiatives in higher education, his personal experiences in academia, and how students can combat feelings of hopelessness through voting.
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.