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.
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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.
Music, Arts and Community: Voterpalooza
The biggest civic engagement event of the year was on full display at Voterpalooza on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Dr. Monique Chism on Public Service Work and the Smithsonian’s Educational Impact
The first episode of GridgeFridge season 5 has arrived! Listen to hear from Dr. Monique Chism, the under secretary for education at the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex: the Smithsonian.
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.