Tag: Service

National Transfer Student Week: Students in Service

Two students, Tina Marshalek and Rob Kiser, both transferred to UW-Madison from Madison College after discovering their desire to further their education past an associate’s degree.

Wisconsin Idea Fellowships: Q&A

The Wisconsin Idea Fellowship is a funding opportunity for semester or yearlong projects designed by an undergraduate or a group of undergraduates in collaboration with a community organization and a UW–Madison faculty or staff member.

Meet Emily Wills: The Morgridge Center for Public Service’s Newest Staff Member

As the Event Planning and Administrative Specialist Emily Wills works to put together Morgridge Center Events, especially pertaining to the Board of Advisors or partnerships with outside organizations.

Explore Opportunities at the Fall Public Service Fair

Why should you attend the public service fair? The Public Service Fair is your chance to explore opportunities to get involved with local, state, and national nonprofits, all in one place.

Eight Things you need to know about Badger Volunteers

If you spend time walking around the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, chances are you will spot someone wearing a colored Badger Volunteers t-shirt. So what is Badger Volunteers? Here’s what you need to know:

Summer Badger Volunteers: Beyond Campus Borders

Through the Badger Volunteers program, students volunteered with the Linda & Gene Farley Center for Peace, Justice and Sustainability, LGBT Books to Prisoners, Madison International Partners and more.

Morgridge Center for Public Service 2018-19 Annual Report

The Morgridge Center for Public Service released its 2018-19 annual report highlighting the center’s activities over the past year.

Morgridge Fellow Jennifer Seelig Focuses on Rural Schools’ Place in Community

During her time as a high school Spanish teacher, Jennifer Seelig wondered how the community’s relationship with the school affects learning and instruction.

Cory Sprinkel to Move Civic Action Plan Forward as New Community Engagement Preparation Specialist

The Morgridge Center for Public Service is pleased to welcome Cory Sprinkel in a newly created role as Community Engagement Preparation Specialist.

Challenges in Dane County’s Housing Market Discussed in Poverty Fact Sheet

Despite this high ranking, adequate housing is unaffordable for many people who live in Dane County, according to a new fact sheet released by the Institute for Research on Poverty in partnership with the Morgridge Center for Public Service.