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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

Combating College Food Insecurity through Student Advocacy

Posted on February 24, 2025 | By Ruby Sandeman

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.

Posted in NewsTagged podcast, Service, Student Life

Driving Sustainability & Addressing Food Insecurity on College Campuses with Travis Blomberg

Posted on January 9, 2025 | By Ruby Sandeman

In this episode of GridgeFridge, Travis Blomberg shares his journey leading sustainability efforts at UW-Madison, including the Food Waste Collection program.

Posted in NewsTagged alumni highlight, Community-based Learning, podcast

Unveiling Academia’s Realities and the Value of Voting: A Dialogue with Dr. Barry Burden

Posted on October 25, 2024 | By Ruby Sandeman

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.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, podcast, Service, Student Life

Dr. Monique Chism on Public Service Work and the Smithsonian’s Educational Impact

Posted on October 2, 2024 | By Ruby Sandeman

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.

Posted in NewsTagged podcast, Service, volunteer

Connecting UW–Madison to State Government with Crystal Potts

Posted on January 16, 2024 | By Xai Xiong

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.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, podcast, Service

Brave, Strong, and Fearless with A Moment of Magic

Posted on December 5, 2023 | By Xai Xiong

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.

Posted in NewsTagged podcast, Service, Student Life

Turning up the Volume of Wisconsin Voices in the Wisconsin Idea Seminar

Posted on October 19, 2023 | By Laine Bottemiller

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.

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

Formerly Incarcerated Supported by JustDane and Community-based Learning

Posted on May 25, 2023 | By Caroline Robson

Six psychology students in the spring 2023 capstone course ‘Issues to Prisoner Reentry’ partnered with JustDane.

Posted in NewsTagged civic engagement, Community-based Learning, podcast, Service, Student Life

Affordable Housing in Madison: Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted on May 19, 2023 | By Xai Xiong

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.

Posted in NewsTagged Mcfps, podcast, Service, Student Life
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