Highlights from this year include: the celebration of the Morgridge Center’s 30-year anniversary, hiring of Emma Gleed, participating in Day of the Badger, expanding the definition of civic engagement beyond voting and more.
Service
Combating Food Insecurity: Local Organizations Rooted & Slowfood UW’s Commitment to Community-Led Food Systems
In this episode of GridgeFridge, we dive into how one local agricultural nonprofit organization, Rooted, runs its multifaceted mission to build community-led food systems, making fresh, quality food accessible to everyone.
Morgridge Center for Public Service to Rebrand Badger Volunteers
Beginning June 2026, Badger Volunteers will rebrand its program’s values and logistics to incorporate varying levels of more meaningful service opportunities.
How Genevieve Lambert Found her Voice Through Civic Engagement at UW–Madison
Genevieve Lambert didn’t come to UW-Madison expecting civic engagement to be the defining factor of her college experience. Four years later, Genevieve has spent her time on campus helping students navigate election cycles, advocating for more accessible pathways towards civic engagement and promoting policy change.
2026-27 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Nine Projects
The 2026-27 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to nine outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe.
Holistic Health and Student Well-Being with the Director of Mental Health Services Dr. Ellen Marks
In this episode of GridgeFridge, we sit down with Dr. Ellen Marks, director of Mental Health Services at University Health Services (UHS) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Exploring and Building Partnerships: The Fourth Wisconsin Idea Conference
The Wisconsin Idea Conference is an opportunity for community-engaged scholars across campus and the state to come together to network, share best practices and support each other’s partnerships.
The Morgridge Center’s 30th Year
With the year coming to a close, the Morgridge Center is grateful to look back on 30 great years of community engagement. Through pillar programs such as Badger Volunteers, impactful Community-based Learning courses, and the annual Wisconsin Idea Fellowship only continuing to grow, the Morgridge Center looks forward to the next 30 years to come.
From Coastal Ecuador to Snowy Madison: Redefining What it Means to Serve Your Community
Journeying to the U.S. awakened something inside her and taught her that in America, she isn’t just a Black woman — she is an Afro-Latina woman. Looking forward, Kristhel Maholy Vernaza Sanchez is steadfast and dedicated to becoming a politician back in Ecuador and holding public office where she could make real change.
Celebrating Community Service in Madison
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is hosting an intergenerational panel event on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the UW South Madison Partnership.