Expanding beyond a conference, this year will feature a week-long celebration, Wisconsin Idea Week, April 8-16, which will showcase a diversity of community-university partnerships already at play in Wisconsin and create new opportunities for connection and collaboration.
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From Cider to CBL: UW–Madison PhD Candidate Creates Toolkit for Community-based Learning Courses
After teaching her own CBL course about the subject, Jules Reynolds, a PhD candidate in geography and environmental studies created a toolkit to help guide other instructors looking to incorporate CBL into their teaching and research.
“Sí se puede:” Opening Doors of Opportunity as a First-Generation College Student
While in high school, Adrian Jauregui was torn about where to attend college. Now, he knows his decision to attend the University of Wisconsin–Madison was absolutely the right choice.
Inclusion in Media: Morgridge Center Alum Makes an Impact with Community-Engaged Journalism
Throughout her career, Hibah Ansari, a Morgridge Center alum, has worked to create news that serves communities historically marginalized by the mainstream media.
Five Ways to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday, Sept. 19 is National Voter Registration Day. Ready to celebrate this holiday and get civically engaged? We got you! Today, we’re sharing five ways to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.
Affordable Housing in Madison: Where Do We Go From Here?
In this special episode of GridgeFridge, we dig into the topic of affordable housing in Madison. As the university’s population continues to grow, students question whether there is physically space enough for them. Others are unsure whether they can afford to come to UW–Madison at all.
Communications and Marketing Intern Erin Gretzinger Honored with Ginsberg Family Award
On top of the many roles that Erin has served in, she has been the Morgridge Center’s communication and marketing intern since the early days of her undergraduate career.
UW–Madison Student Recognized on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
The University of Wisconsin–Madison and the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) announced that Laine Bottemiller has been recognized as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll.
‘Aha! Moment:’ Morgridge Center Alum Finds Her Calling in Protecting the Environment
As a junior at UW–Madison, Lauren Lewandowski applied to the Morgridge Center for Public Service on a whim. Today, she considers it one of the best bets of her young professional career.
The Power of Connections: How Community Engagement on Campus Propelled One UW Grad’s Career
From his start in Puget Sound with Big Brothers Big Sisters to his most recent work for Friends of the Children, the heart of Corey Little’s career has been centered around nonprofit fundraising.