Over the course of the past year, a team of three UW-Madison students worked to create a mentorship venture by pairing with other Asian American students at Madison West High School.
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Food Labor, School Meals, and Collective Care: A Dialogue with Dr. Jennifer Gaddis
In this episode of GridgeFridge, Dr. Jennifer Gaddis shares her journey discovering the world of food labor, her commitment to equitable access to nutritious meals, and the deeper systems behind how school food programs operate.
2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Ten Projects
The 2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to 10 outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe. The number of projects and students doubled from last year, making this year’s application process the most competitive since its inception.
Exchanging Ideas: The Third Wisconsin Idea Conference
This one-day event brought together over 200 community members, faculty and staff and students from across the city and state. With a focus on the concept of exchange, attendees had an opportunity to learn together and build community.
Danielle Wendricks ‘21 Journey of Community, Leadership and Purpose
Danielle Wendricks ’21, a former Badger Volunteer, peer advisor, and CBL intern, continues her work in community engagement by helping students discover their own future personal and professional aspirations.
Wisconsin Idea Conference Creates Opportunities for Community and University Collaboration
The upcoming Wisconsin Idea Conference aims to unite participants in collaborating on solutions, pooling resources and working towards a better future for communities across the state.
2025 New Year’s Resolution: Attend the Spring Public Service Fair
Attend the Spring Public Service Fair to discover new passions, establish meaningful relationships, and learn more about the amazing work taking place in Madison. It’s an event you don’t want to miss!
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.