Our mission is to connect campus with community through service, service learning, and community based research to build a thriving democratic society. We strive to lead the University in preparing students for lifelong civic engagement by building capacity, in partnership with the community, to solve complex problems locally and globally. The Morgridge Center for Public Service believes in long-term, meaningful and reciprocal partnerships with the community. We know we have a lot of learn from the community and also a lot to offer. We believe in the Wisconsin Idea - that students, faculty, and staff should use the skills and talents cultivated at the University of Wisconsin-Madison to improve the state of Wisconsin, the nation, and the world.