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.
Community-Engaged Scholarship
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.
Dave Lassen Hired as Assistant Director of Community-Engaged Scholarship
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is excited to announce Dr. Dave Lassen as the assistant director of Community-Engaged Scholarship.
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.
Seventh Cohort of Morgridge Fellows Selected
The Morgridge Fellows program is a unique opportunity for individuals to learn and explore ways to further weave community engagement into the core functions of the university.
Morgridge Center for Public Service Celebrates Professional Staff Transition
With much gratitude and sadness, the Morgridge Center for Public Service announces the departure of Assistant Director of Community-Engaged Scholarship Haley Madden.
2023-24 Community University Partnership Award Recipients
The Community University Partnership Awards is an important reminder that our university should be recognizing and prioritizing community-centered wellbeing in the state.
That’s a Wrap: The Second Wisconsin Idea Conference
Building off the success of last year’s conference, this year’s conference focused on the importance of bringing together community and campus expertise, knowledge, and people power to create stronger communities, resilient systems and a more just and equitable world.
Celebrating Campus and Community Collaboration at the Wisconsin Idea Week
Wisconsin Idea Week, organized by the Morgridge Center for Public Service and in collaboration with various community and campus partners, is a week-long celebration of civic and community-engaged efforts at the University of Wisconsin–Madison from April 8 to 16.