Step outside the classroom and into the community. That is how Jennifer Torner became deeply rooted and involved with the practices of a Community-based Learning (CBL) course at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Designed …
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UW Student Named Newman Civic Fellow, Recognized for High School Outreach Program
by Kayla Huynh As a first-generation college student, Wendy Hoang wants to show other high school students that college is an attainable goal. The incoming senior at UW–Madison has managed to make that mission possible …
Peer Advisor Anisa Yudawanti Honored with Prestigious Award
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 …
Celebrating a Year of Public Service
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 third annual Be the Change Bash …
2018 Wisconsin Without Border Award Winners
These seven students and faculty are proof that that the Wisconsin Idea is a living, serving idea. This year’s Wisconsin Without Borders awards honor these students and faculty for their community-engaged work at home and across the …
Earlise Ward Named New Director of Morgridge Center for Public Service
By Käri Knutson Earlise C. Ward, a leader with years of experience in both health care and helping the community, will become the next director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service. Ward, an associate professor …
All-Campus Day of Service: What Does the World Need From You?
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 …
2018-19 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Nine Projects
The 2018-19 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to nine outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe. The projects, which are all rooted in the concept of addressing needs identified by community partners, …
Michelle Tong Bridges Life Experiences with C.A.M.P. Bayview
When Michelle Tong reflects back on volunteering in Madison, she is reminded of one thing – the Bayview Foundation. Located a few blocks away from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Bayview Foundation provides educational opportunities, …
Malaysia to UW-Madison: One Student’s Badger Volunteers Experience
Most college students in America have some experience with volunteering or community service. Whether it is working at a food bank, volunteering at a ‘race for a cure’ or running a clothing drive, volunteer work …