The University of Wisconsin–Madison students achieved the second highest voter turnout among the 14 member institutions of the Big Ten Conference in the 2018 midterm elections, according to the newly announced results of the Big Ten Voting Challenge.
Student Life
Get Involved with the Literacy Network
Participants will hear from Literacy Network staff about the mission and learn how to engage with service in purposeful and beneficial ways, as well as enjoy a delicious lunch from El Pastor, a local restaurant on the south side of Madison.
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.
Voting on UW-Madison Campus Up in 2018
The University of Wisconsin–Madison today reported that student voting on campus was up in last year’s election, increasing to 52.9 percent in 2018 from a rate of 35.6 percent in 2014.
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.