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Happy National Transfer Student Week from the Morgridge Center for Public Service to all the transfer students on campus. Transferring universities seems like a daunting process, but we’re proud of the students who took that leap of faith to become a Badger. The Morgridge Center would like to especially highlight one of our Operations Intern, …
It’s National Voter Registration Day today and we’re celebrating by preparing for the Big Ten Voting Challenge — a competition between the Big Ten institutions to promote civic engagement by mobilizing voter registration and turnout. But before students can get to the polls this November, they’ll have to register to vote. In honor of National …
By Mike Klein UW–Madison students are off to a fast start in the Big Ten Voting Challenge, with hundreds registering to vote so far this fall. But it’s no time to let up. The next big push is Tuesday, Sept. 25, when students will be able to register at several sites on campus as part …
In 2008, the Morgridge Center for Public Service launched Badger Volunteers to foster civic engagement among students through volunteer work. Ten years later, past and current student and staff celebrate and share what makes this organization so special. “We’re so excited to look back on the last 10 years to see the great impact Badger Volunteers …
UW–Madison will be hosting its annual Fall Public Service Fair on Sept. 17 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Varsity Hall at Union South. Students from across campus are encouraged to attend and learn how to connect to community organizations. The Public Service Fair helps students explore and find volunteer opportunities, internships and jobs, with …
It’s not too early to vote in the Aug. 14 primary election. Offices on the ballot are governor, U.S. senator, U.S. representative, odd-numbered Wisconsin State Senate seats, and all Wisconsin Assembly seats. You can request an absentee ballot now using your spring 2018 Madison address, so even if you’re away for the summer (or don’t want to go …
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is proud to announce its selection for the 2018 Meyerhoff Undergraduate Excellence and Ginsberg Family Awards for Leadership, Service and Scholarship. Anisa Yudawanti has been named one of 25 campus-wide recipients of the prestigious award. The scholarship recognizes students who have made outstanding leadership and service contributions to the …
Every year, we recognize the outstanding students, community partners, faculty, and alumni who make a difference in the community and advance the Wisconsin Idea. This year, we celebrated our fourth annual Be the Change Bash in Memorial Union’s Tripp Commons. Our thanks goes out to all who joined in celebrating the incredible work that has …
On Tuesday, April 24, UW students will be surrounded by service opportunities as they move throughout campus. The third-annual All-Campus Day of Service will allow students to explore the many ways to engage with public service in the Madison community. Opportunities, including direct service, philanthropy, advocacy, community discourse and politics, will give students a chance …
Badger Volunteers (BV) hosted its first ever “Ed Social” on March 1 at the School of Education. Ed Socials are a play on the traditional Education Session or Ed Session that is a regular part of the Badger Volunteers program. Ed Sessions and socials provide Badger Volunteers with opportunities to deepen their understanding of community …