Tag: civic engagement

Recharging the Wisconsin Idea with Dr. Andrew Furco

The Morgridge Center for Public Service is excited to host Dr. Andrew Furco, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Associate Vice President for Public Engagement and Professor of Higher Education.

Vote Early on Campus Next Week in the Spring Primary

The Spring Primary Election Day is Feb. 18, and early voting will be held on campus from Feb. 10 to 13. On the ballot will be several local offices and a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Q&A: Hobart and Flynn to Help UW–Madison Students Find Meaningful Service Opportunities

This semester the Morgridge Center for Public Service welcomes two new peer advisors to the center. Matt Flynn and Caitriona Hobart will help advise students interested in volunteering in the Madison community.

Register for Spring Badger Volunteers

On Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 a.m., registration opens for this semester of Badger Volunteers, the University of Wisconsin – Madison’s largest student-led volunteer program.  Badger Volunteers registration is open to all UW-Madison undergraduates and graduates.

Cristina Johnson Hired as New Assistant Director of Civic Engagement and Communications

The Morgridge Center for Public Service is thrilled to welcome Cristina Johnson as its new assistant director for civic engagement and communications.

UW South Madison Partnership announces 2020 expansion

Opened in 2015, the UW South Madison Partnership (UWSMP) is a UW–Madison initiative designed to meet the South Madison community’s needs and foster mutually beneficial relationships.

Three UW–Madison Students Named 2020 Rhodes Finalists

Three University of Wisconsin­­–Madison students reached the final stage of competition this year for Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest and most celebrated college awards for international study.

International Education Week: Student Global Perspectives

Here at the University of Wisconsin­–Madison we aim to build those leaders by “sharing the world with Wisconsin and Wisconsin with the world,” as states the International Division.

UW has Second Highest Voter Turnout in Big Ten

The University of Wisconsin–Madison students achieved the second highest voter turnout among the 14  member institutions of the Big Ten Conference in the 2018 midterm elections, according to the newly announced results of the Big Ten Voting Challenge.

Get Involved with the Literacy Network

Participants will hear from Literacy Network staff about the mission and learn how to engage with service in purposeful and beneficial ways, as well as enjoy a delicious lunch from El Pastor, a local restaurant on the south side of Madison.