by Kayla Huynh As a first-generation college student, Wendy Hoang wants to show other high school students that college is an attainable goal. The incoming senior at UW–Madison has managed to make that mission possible …
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Celebrating a Year of Public Service
Every year, we recognize the outstanding students, community partners, faculty, and alumni who make a difference in the community and advance the Wisconsin Idea. This year, we celebrated our fourth annual Be the Change Bash …
All-Campus Day of Service: What Does the World Need From You?
On Tuesday, April 24, UW students will be surrounded by service opportunities as they move throughout campus. The third-annual All-Campus Day of Service will allow students to explore the many ways to engage with public …
Badger Volunteers Hosts First Ever Ed Social
Badger Volunteers (BV) hosted its first ever “Ed Social” on March 1 at the School of Education. Ed Socials are a play on the traditional Education Session or Ed Session that is a regular part …
Michelle Tong Bridges Life Experiences with C.A.M.P. Bayview
When Michelle Tong reflects back on volunteering in Madison, she is reminded of one thing – the Bayview Foundation. Located a few blocks away from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Bayview Foundation provides educational opportunities, …
Malaysia to UW-Madison: One Student’s Badger Volunteers Experience
Most college students in America have some experience with volunteering or community service. Whether it is working at a food bank, volunteering at a ‘race for a cure’ or running a clothing drive, volunteer work …
Fighting Slavery for #OurTomorrow
In the United States, well over 100,000 girls as young as nine years old are lured into violent sex slavery; across the globe, attempting to pay for medical bills or schooling, families are tricked into …
Go Beyond Campus Borders with Badger Volunteers
A new semester means new opportunities for students in Badger Volunteers (BV) to make positive contributions to the Madison community. Registration officially opened for all students January 26. Badger Volunteers supports reciprocal relationships between the …
UW-Madison Spring Public Service Fair
UW-Madison will be hosting its annual Spring Public Service Fair on Jan. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Varsity Hall at Union South. Students from across campus are encouraged to attend and learn how …
Wisconsin Idea Fellowships Helps Pave Way for Career in Nonprofit
Working in the nonprofit sector was never a place where Mallory Swenson could see herself after college. For Swenson, she wanted to focus on nutritional science and learn more about the scientific research behind public …