In this episode of GridgeFridge, Ryan Dostal takes us inside Madison’s Allen Centennial Garden, sharing his work and revealing how nature fosters community and improves well-being.
Badger Volunteers
Badger Volunteer Turned Peace Corps Advocate: Emily Merkel’s Journey to Kenya
A former Morgridge Center peer advisor and Badger Volunteer, Emily Merkel has spent the last six months in Kenya as a community health outreach volunteer with the Peace Corps.
Badger Volunteers Fall 2024 Kickoff
With a strong emphasis on sustainability, education and public health, Badger Volunteers welcomes students from all majors—including graduate students—providing a unique opportunity to explore various career paths, while contributing to the community in a meaningful way.
Preparing to be a Badger Volunteer
Whether you’re new to Madison or familiar with the city, Badger Volunteers is a unique opportunity for all UW–Madison students to engage with their local community and cultivate real-world experience in their field of interest.
Morgridge Center for Public Service 2022-23 Year in Review
The Morgridge Center for Public Service released its 2022-23 annual report highlighting the center’s activities over the past year.
‘Aha! Moment:’ Morgridge Center Alum Finds Her Calling in Protecting the Environment
As a junior at UW–Madison, Lauren Lewandowski applied to the Morgridge Center for Public Service on a whim. Today, she considers it one of the best bets of her young professional career.
Why Should I Participate in Bucky’s Big Event?
Bucky’s Big Event is a campus-wide day of service on Wednesday, April 12, where students, faculty, and staff can sign up to volunteer with local community organizations.
Morgridge Center Welcomes new Badger Volunteers Assistant Program Manager
James Zimmerman, a graduate from UW-Whitewater with a degree focused in counseling psychology, has always been passionate about student-facing roles but is taking a leap into public service and the unique culture of Madison.
The Power of Connections: How Community Engagement on Campus Propelled One UW Grad’s Career
From his start in Puget Sound with Big Brothers Big Sisters to his most recent work for Friends of the Children, the heart of Corey Little’s career has been centered around nonprofit fundraising.
Morgridge Center for Public Service 2021-22 Annual Report
Highlights from this year include: the return of in-person and virtual Badger Volunteers, preparing students for community-engaged work and results of UW–Madison’s student voter turnout in the 2020 Presidential Election.