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Community-Engaged Scholarship

Food Labor, School Meals, and Collective Care: A Dialogue with Dr. Jennifer Gaddis

Posted on April 30, 2025 | By Ruby Sandeman

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.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, Community-based Learning, Community-Engaged Scholarship, podcast, Service

2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Ten Projects

Posted on April 23, 2025 | By Xai Xiong

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.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, Community-Engaged Scholarship, International, Mcfps, Service, Student Life, Wisconsin Idea Fellowship

Exchanging Ideas: The Third Wisconsin Idea Conference

Posted on April 10, 2025 | By Xai Xiong

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.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, Community-based Learning, Community-Engaged Scholarship, Research, Service, Student Life, volunteer

Dave Lassen Hired as Assistant Director of Community-Engaged Scholarship

Posted on April 8, 2025 | By Xai Xiong

The Morgridge Center for Public Service is excited to announce Dr. Dave Lassen as the assistant director of Community-Engaged Scholarship.

Posted in NewsTagged Community-based Learning, Community-Engaged Scholarship, Mcfps, Staff

Wisconsin Idea Conference Creates Opportunities for Community and University Collaboration

Posted on February 7, 2025 | By Molly Nichols

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.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, Community-Engaged Scholarship, Service

Seventh Cohort of Morgridge Fellows Selected

Posted on June 26, 2024 | By Xai Xiong

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.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, Community-based Learning, Community-Engaged Scholarship, Research, Service

Morgridge Center for Public Service Celebrates Professional Staff Transition

Posted on May 20, 2024 | By Laine Bottemiller

With much gratitude and sadness, the Morgridge Center for Public Service announces the departure of Assistant Director of Community-Engaged Scholarship Haley Madden.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, Community-based Learning, Community-Engaged Scholarship, Mcfps, Service

2023-24 Community University Partnership Award Recipients

Posted on April 30, 2024 | By Laura Bettenhausen

The Community University Partnership Awards is an important reminder that our university should be recognizing and prioritizing community-centered wellbeing in the state.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, Community-Engaged Scholarship, Service

That’s a Wrap: The Second Wisconsin Idea Conference

Posted on April 11, 2024 | By Xai Xiong

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.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, Community-based Learning, Community-Engaged Scholarship, Mcfps, Service

Celebrating Campus and Community Collaboration at the Wisconsin Idea Week

Posted on March 12, 2024 | By Laine Bottemiller

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.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, Community-based Learning, Community-Engaged Scholarship, Research, Service
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