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2017 UW-Madison MLK Day Celebration

UW–Madison students, faculty and staff are invited to the 2017 UW–Madison MLK Day Celebration on Monday, Jan. 16 from 2-4:30 p.m. in Union South. The event will recognize and celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as the many ways UW–Madison students, faculty and staff embody Dr. King’s spirit of service. …

“The chance to stop making college all about me”

Krista Brown dedicates a majority of her time to thinking about how she can positively impact the lives of others, whether through her studies or through direct service in Badger Volunteers and the Campus Women’s Center. Brown, originally from Madison’s northeast side, attended Madison East High School and has always been active outside the classroom …

UW scientists, students giving a boost to science education in local schools

Genetics professor Audrey Gasch loves questions. It’s her job as a scientist to ask questions and then go seek answers. But it’s also her passion to help others ask questions, including some of Madison’s youngest future scientists. Gasch joined the Department of Genetics faculty at UW–Madison in 2004. Her undergraduate degree is from UW–Madison and …

6 things UW students need to know before voting

1. There’s a specific place you have to vote. Find your polling location here. 2. Voting begins at 7:00am on Tuesday, Nov. 8 and closes at 8:00pm. But as long as you’re in line at your correct polling place by 8:00pm, you must be allowed to vote. 3. You can register to vote on Election …

Lisa Chambers hired as new Morgridge Center Associate Director

The Morgridge Center for Public Service at UW–Madison is thrilled to announce that Lisa Chambers has been hired as the center’s new associate director. The hire comes in advance of current associate director Randy Wallar’s upcoming retirement in early 2017. Wallar has been with the Morgridge Center since its inception in 1996 and will be …

Student vote ambassadors carry on legacy of Andrew Goodman

Millions of Americans are witnessing one of the most historic presidential elections of their lifetime, the first opportunity to engage with the democratic process for many. And three UW–Madison students have spent the past year focusing their efforts on ensuring the right to vote extends to all citizens. Sophomores Sally Rohrer, Kara Bell, and Alex …

Landscape Architecture course pushes the boundry of classroom and community

“This is a real-world project,” said Eric Schuchardt, an Associate Lecturer in UW–Madison’s Landscape Architecture Department. Schuchardt teaches Landscape Architecture 610, a capstone requirement of the undergraduate professional degree. The real-world project he’s talking about is the culmination of his students’ work throughout the two-semester community-based learning course. And it is, indeed, a real-world experience. …

3 chances to learn about the 2017-18 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships

The Morgridge Center for Public Service is hosting three information sessions for students interested in learning more about applying for a 2017-18 Wisconsin Idea Fellowship: Thursday, Oct. 20 5:00 – 6:00pm Red Gym, Multicultural Student Center Monday, Oct. 24 6:00 – 7:00pm Red Gym, Morgridge Center for Public Service Tuesday, Nov. 1 5:30 – 6:30pm …

Reconnecting to the earth with Milwaukee youth

Having grown up and attended school together in the Milwaukee metropolitan area, UW–Madison sophomores Katie Piel and Natalie Hogan were well aware of food security issues throughout the city, but it wasn’t until college they started to learn how they could address the problems. Last spring, Piel, an Environmental Studies and Communication Arts double-major, was …

How to Register to Vote

If you want to vote, you have to register first! Here’s how: I’ve already registered before. Am I OK? Maybe. If you haven’t moved addresses in Madison since you last voted, then you are all good to go. If you’ve moved addresses in Madison since you last voted (even just moving to a new unit …