The first-ever Wisconsin Idea Conference is in the books. Check out some photos from the opening remarks and breakout sessions from this year’s conference.
civic engagement
Remembering Rebecca Blank: A life of Leadership, Scholarship and Service
On behalf of the Morgridge Center for Public Service, we extend our deepest condolences to Chancellor Blank’s family and loved ones.
Are We There Yet? 2023 Wisconsin Idea Conference Explores UW–Madison’s Commitment to Community Engagement
The Wisconsin Idea Conference will be held on Monday, March 27 at Union South with select talks streamed online. Registration closes on Sunday, March 12. Faculty, staff, and students who have an interest in university-community engagement are encouraged to attend.
Engaging in Public Service through Campus and Community
When Angela Maloney heard about the Newman Civic Fellowship through the Morgridge Center’s newsletter, Morgridge Mail, she felt that her collegiate experience and interests aligned strongly with the mission of the fellowship.
Brittany Colón Hired as Morgridge Center’s Administrative Assistant
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is ecstatic to welcome Brittany Colón as the center’s first administrative assistant.
Sifting and Reckoning: How UW–Madison’s Past Can Inform a Brighter Future on Campus
In this special episode of GridgeFridge, we dig into the behind-the-scenes work of the Sifting and Reckoning exhibit – the culmination of a years-long research project examining the history of discrimination and exclusion at UW-Madison.
VoteFest Week Encourages Students to Early Vote
UW-Madison is holding VoteFest, a weeklong series of events to engage students with resources about voting. VoteFest aims to empower students to become more civically educated with the hope that they will carry that habit with them after they graduate.
Badgers on the Street: Why Do You Vote?
In celebration of National Voter Education Week, the Morgridge Center for Public Service and the BadgersVote Coalition took to the street to ask Badgers why they vote.
Get Up and Register to Vote
One in four Americans reported not being registered to vote in the 2020 election. More than 600,000 non-voters specifically cited a registration issue as a reason for not participating in the election.
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.