Genevieve Lambert didn’t come to UW-Madison expecting civic engagement to be the defining factor of her college experience. Four years later, Genevieve has spent her time on campus helping students navigate election cycles, advocating for more accessible pathways towards civic engagement and promoting policy change.
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How Campus Engagement Shaped a Life in Public Service and Advocacy
Through internships, coalition-building, and civic engagement at the Morgridge Center, Shreya Bandyopadhyay discovered her calling in public service. Today, she carries those lessons into her role supporting reproductive rights advocacy across the country.
Morgridge Center for Public Service 30-Year Celebration
The Morgridge Center for Public Service celebrated its 30th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 9, hosting an open-house party with keynote speakers, food and community. The celebration brought together students, faculty and staff, alumni and community partners to appreciate the center’s three decades of service.
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.
Ten Ways to Encourage Friends and Family to Register to Vote
Here are ten ways to encourage voter registration among your peers before National Voter Registration Day.
ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge Recognizes 522 Campuses for Excellence in Nonpartisan Student Voter Engagement
In 2022, college students had the second-highest midterm voter turnout rate since NSLVE began measuring in 2012, and today we celebrate those achievements.
Kayley Bell Recognized on 2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll
Kayley Bell, a junior majoring in political science and history, has added the title of ‘2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll recipient’ to her impressive list of accomplishments at UW-Madison.
Community Organizer and Voting Rights Advocate: UW-Madison Student Named Newman Civic Fellow ‘24
Amanjot Kaur has been a community organizer and voting rights advocate dating back to high school. During the 2020 election, she helped mobilize students and canvassed thousands of voters in Waukesha county amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five Ways to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday, Sept. 19 is National Voter Registration Day. Ready to celebrate this holiday and get civically engaged? We got you! Today, we’re sharing five ways to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.