Connecting Campus and Community through Community-based Service, Learning, and Research
The word “joy” came up often during the grand opening of the UW South Madison Partnership. It fit the mood: lively conversation in a packed room; a vibrant red wall matching the new red chairs; delicious aromas warming those who braved near-zero temperatures to celebrate. “This is a place where the energy is bouncing off the …
Finding the right volunteer opportunity can be a tough task—particularly for students. That’s why the Morgridge Center for Public Service staffs two student Peer Advisorswhose job it is to work with fellow UW–Madison students to help them find the perfect volunteer fit. Both Peer Advisors are trained extensively and equipped with a variety of resources to …
They call it ‘The Miracle Tree.’ The Moringa Tree has been known to thrive in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Yet, its small, bright green leaves produce nutritional benefits that have reversed the health of entire communities in South America, Asia and Africa. Just one tablespoon of powder from ground Moringa leaves provides …
The whiteboards aren’t up yet and the signs that identify the narrow storefront as a part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison still need to be hung. To Everett Mitchell and Julissa Ventura, the presence is all that matters. The UW South Madison Partnership, as the space is called, is an important new resource for encouraging mutually beneficial relationships …
All UW–Madison students are invited to explore jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities at the Spring 2015 Public Service Fair. The Public Service Fair will be held at Varsity Hall in Union South on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to meet with over 75 local and national nonprofits …
The Provost’s Office is pleased to announce a number of scholarships and fellowships available for undergraduate students. More information, including applications, can be found in the links below. Sophomore Research Fellowships (NEW!) Funded by a one-year University of Wisconsin System Undergraduate Research & Discovery Grant, the Sophomore Research Fellowships support undergraduate research done in …
Morgridge Center for Public Service interim director Kathy Cramer has been named one of 30 area ‘Women to Watch’ in 2015 by BRAVA Magazine. The honor was announced in BRAVA’s January 2015 issue. The publication describes the individuals honored as “inspiring women who will make a positive impact upon the lives of others and our community …
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has awarded the University of Wisconsin–Madison its 2015 Community Engagement Classification. This makes it one of a select group of higher education institutions recognized for deeply engaging with local, regional, national and global communities. “These are campuses that are improving teaching and learning, producing research that makes a difference …
With more than 18,400 undergraduate students on our campus hailing from communities across Wisconsin, it is clear that the UW–Madison campus reflects more than just the state’s capital population. From Milwaukee to Rhinelander and small farms to big cities, our students bring diverse perspectives and ideas with them wherever they go. In 2015, through a …
“My experience at Community Action Coalition changed my views on everything,” said Halle Wisniewski, reflecting on her first semester as a Badger Volunteers team leader. “Everyone who walks in through that door has a different story.” At the Community Action Coalition, Halle, a UW–Madison junior studying nursing— and the team’s three other volunteers Joe, Chris, and …