During his time at the Morgridge Center, Samuel Park worked on numerous community-engaged collaborations including Walk the Walk, All-Campus Day of Service, UW MLK Day and Be the Change Bash.
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Rooted in Service: Faculty Director Travis Wright’s Path to the Morgridge Center
Dr. Travis Wright has known the power of public service his whole life. As the new faculty director of the Morgridge Center, Wright hopes to use his passion for public service to advance the notion of service on campus.
Connecting with Community Through Community-Engaged Scholarship with Laura Livingston
GridgeFridge — the Morgridge Center for Public Service podcast — released the sixth episode of its second season about the impacts of community-engaged scholarship with Laura Livingston.
‘Part of Who I Am:’ Earlise Ward Continues Public Service after Morgridge Center Departure
Following three years of dedicated service as the faculty director at the Morgridge Center for Public Service, Dr. Earlise Ward will be stepping down from the position at the end of the fall 2021 semester.
José Luis Ramirez Jr. Hired as Assistant Director for Civic Engagement
Ramirez comes to the Morgridge Center with over a decade and a half of experience in higher education outreach and public service work rooted in community-campus partnerships.
Wisconsin Idea Fellowships: Q&A
The application for 2022-23 Wisconsin Idea Fellowship is now open! 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.
Former Achievement Connections Coordinator Continues to Combat Opportunity Gaps in Higher Education
As a first-generation college student at UW-Madison, Jose Torres often felt at home in the Red Gym. But it wasn’t until after he graduated that he realized a whole other world was housed within the Red Gym — one that would directly shape his future in nonprofit work.
‘Always Something to Learn:’ Community-based Learning Students Share Their Stories
Interested in learning more about the Madison community and working with community members and organizations? Consider signing up for a Community-based Learning (CBL) course when you enroll for spring classes.
Evjue Foundation to Support Badger Volunteers with Grant
The Evjue Foundation has allocated a $15,000 grant in support of Badger Volunteers. The grant will cover a portion of the roundtrip costs of transportation options for students using a combination of ZipCar, Fleet, Green and Union Cab and Lyft.
Through Community and Identity: Daniel Bautista Pays it Forward
Not only is Daniel the first in his family to attend college, but he also is one of the few people from his high school attending a four-year university.