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.
Student Life
14 Registered Student Organizations to Participate in Student Organization Partnership Program
This year, the Morgridge Center for Public Service is forming new partnerships with 14 of those RSOs in a new initiative to better support and connect with student organizations involved in community-engaged work.
Badger Volunteers Special Edition Yearbook
The Badger Volunteers Media Committee released a special edition yearbook to commemorate the program’s history. The publication features Badger Volunteers through the years, program alumni, community partners and more.
Be the Change Bash Brings Together Campus and Community
This year, we celebrated our fifth annual Be the Change Bash in Memorial Union’s Tripp Commons. Our thanks goes out to all who joined in celebrating the incredible work that has been done throughout the year.
Spring Badger Volunteers: Volunteers in Action
What’s it like being a Badger Volunteer? Check out some photos of our Badger Volunteers at Wheels for Winners, Habitat ReStore, the Holy Wisdom Monastery and more.
2019-20 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Nine Projects
The 2019-20 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to nine outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe. A total of 15 UW-Madison undergraduate students are part of this year’s projects.
2019 Wisconsin Without Borders Awards
These 12 students and faculty are proof that that the Wisconsin Idea is a living, serving idea. This year’s Wisconsin Without Borders awards honor these students and faculty for their community-engaged work at home and across the world.
CCWI and CEEP Partnership Increases Student Voter Engagement
During the 2018-2019 academic year, Campus Compact for Wisconsin (CCWI) partnered with Campus Election Engagement Project (CEEP), a national, nonpartisan organization, to increase student voter engagement.
Absentee Voting for April 2 Election Starts March 25 on Campus
In-person absentee voting for the April 2 spring election is March 25-28 at three sites on campus. Offices on the ballot include Madison mayor, Madison city council and school board seats, and a Wisconsin Supreme Court seat.
Peer Advisors Connect Students to Volunteer Opportunities Throughout Community
During a meeting, students will sit down with Peer Advisors Jaya Monte or Danielle Wendricks who will take them through a list of current community engagement opportunities.