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.
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Combating College Food Insecurity through Student Advocacy
In this episode of GridgeFridge, we sit down with Chloe Shomo to explore the often-overlooked issue of college food insecurity, highlighting the challenges students face—from demanding workloads to limited transportation and scarce grocery options.
Driving Sustainability & Addressing Food Insecurity on College Campuses with Travis Blomberg
In this episode of GridgeFridge, Travis Blomberg shares his journey leading sustainability efforts at UW-Madison, including the Food Waste Collection program.
Unveiling Academia’s Realities and the Value of Voting: A Dialogue with Dr. Barry Burden
In this episode of GridgeFridge, we speak with Dr. Barry Burden, a professor of political science at UW-Madison who discusses the significance of DEI initiatives in higher education, his personal experiences in academia, and how students can combat feelings of hopelessness through voting.
Dr. Monique Chism on Public Service Work and the Smithsonian’s Educational Impact
The first episode of GridgeFridge season 5 has arrived! Listen to hear from Dr. Monique Chism, the under secretary for education at the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex: the Smithsonian.
Connecting UW–Madison to State Government with Crystal Potts
As the senior director of State Relations for UW–Madison, Crystal Potts is the connecting piece between UW–Madison and the state government, balancing the interests and needs of Wisconsin legislators and policymakers with those of UW–Madison leadership, faculty and students.
Brave, Strong, and Fearless with A Moment of Magic
A Moment of Magic, also known as AMOM, is a nonprofit organization that uses engaging social wellness activities to inspire children to be brave, strong, and fearless.
Turning up the Volume of Wisconsin Voices in the Wisconsin Idea Seminar
To kick off season four of the GridgeFridge, we chat with Catherine Reiland about the value of the connection and how the program is a chance to hear from different voices across Wisconsin.
Formerly Incarcerated Supported by JustDane and Community-based Learning
Six psychology students in the spring 2023 capstone course ‘Issues to Prisoner Reentry’ partnered with JustDane.
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.