In this episode of GridgeFridge, we sit down with Ryan Stowe, an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We’ll explore concepts related to research, equitability in the classroom and how to utilize scientific phenomena beyond graduation.
Student Life
National Voter Registration Day is Here. Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote!
Tuesday, Sept. 16 is National Voter Registration Day and detailed below are a few different ways you can engage with this important holiday. So if you are planning on celebrating or just want to learn more about how to be civically engaged, keep reading!
Celebrating 30 Years of Service
As the Morgridge Center celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, it rests on the legacy and foundation of the relationships with campus and community partners, as the lived-out vision of the Wisconsin Idea. The 30th anniversary of the Morgridge Center is not just a testament to time, but a reflection of its enduring impact on the thousands of students, faculty and community members who contributed to its legacy.
Find Your Future Career at the Fall Public Service Fair
Connect with nationally recognized organizations and nonprofits at this year’s Public Service Fair, including notable participants such as Habitat for Humanity and the Ronald McDonald House. If you’re interested in a potential career in the public service sector, come and network with some local and national organizations.
Morgridge Center for Public Service 2024-25 Annual Report
Highlights from this year include: the launch of BadgersEngage through the software platform Givepulse, Wisconsin Idea Conference, hiring of Dr. Dave Lassen, community-university partnerships awards and more.
Nourish or Neglect: Combating Food Insecurity at UW-Madison
Addressing food insecurity requires collaboration—between students, administrators, and the wider campus community—and we’re going to unpack it all in this special episode of GridgeFridge.
Threads of Change: Jordyn Czyzewski and the Rise of ReWear It Wisco
Jordyn Czyzewski found her passion for sustainability on campus at ReWear It Wisco, a student group promoting conscious clothing swaps and environmental justice. From helping students to clear their closets to making a campus-wide impact, ReWear It Wisco is helping students rethink fashion—and their role in sustainability with the help of the Morgridge Center and their Student Organizations Partnership Program (SOPP).
2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Awarded to Ten Projects
The 2025-26 Wisconsin Idea Fellowships have been awarded to 10 outstanding undergraduate projects at home and across the globe. The number of projects and students doubled from last year, making this year’s application process the most competitive since its inception.
Exchanging Ideas: The Third Wisconsin Idea Conference
This one-day event brought together over 200 community members, faculty and staff and students from across the city and state. With a focus on the concept of exchange, attendees had an opportunity to learn together and build community.
Finding Community Through Public Gardens, Historic Spaces, and Local Food: A Conversation with Ryan Dostal
In this episode of GridgeFridge, Ryan Dostal takes us inside Madison’s Allen Centennial Garden, sharing his work and revealing how nature fosters community and improves well-being.