Tag: Badger Volunteers

‘It’s Just a Dance’—But So Much More: A Badger Volunteers Reflection

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Caitlin Proffitt, a three-year participant in the Badger Volunteers program and now a Morgridge Center Badger Volunteers intern, has always had a passion for community engagement. Her time spent with the residents of the Central Wisconsin Center has been nothing short of transformative, as she has developed personal relationships with several of their members along the way, just one of the many experiences that demonstrate Badger Volunteers' lasting impact.

Emma Gleed Returns as Morgridge Center’s Educational Programs Manager

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The Morgridge Center is excited to welcome back Emma Gleed as the new educational programs manager. Emma is a returning member of the center, having formerly served as both an intern and Americorps Achievement Connections Coordinator. She looks forward to bringing her extensive community engagement skills into this new position.

Finding Community Through Public Gardens, Historic Spaces, and Local Food: A Conversation with Ryan Dostal

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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 Volunteer Turned Peace Corps Advocate: Emily Merkel’s Journey to Kenya

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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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.