Do you have a unique story to share? Are you passionate about community, civic engagement, and civic health? Learn how to craft your tale for our campus and broader community. Then join us for a final showcase at the Majestic!
Badger Stories for Civic Health Project, made possible by the Chancellor’s Wisconsin Exchange Initiative, offers you:
- Skill-building storytelling workshops
- A culminating showcase on November 18th
- Opportunity to share your story with the Madison community


The Storyteller Team:
- Danielle Hairston Green
- Brendon Panke
- Jen Rubin
- Dasha Kelly
Workshop Dates
October 13th: 12:00 – 1:30 pm facilitated by Brendon Panke and Jen Rubin – 5th Floor meeting room at Nancy Nicholas Hall
October 27th: 5:30 – 7:00 pm facilitated by Danielle Hairston Green and Jen Rubin – Room 249 MSC Lounge at the Red Gym
Oct 29th: 12:00 – 1:30 pm facilitated by Danielle Hairston Green and Jen Rubin – Room 249 MSC Lounge at the Red Gym
Nov 5th: 5:30-7:00 pm facilitated by Brendon Panke and Jen Rubin – Room 1199 at Nancy Nicholas Hall
Showcase
Storytelling is a powerful way to connect and build understanding across our shared experiences and perspectives. It can amplify voices and lower fences. Join us for the culminating showcase of the Badger Stories for Civic Health project, made possible by the UW–Madison Chancellor’s Wisconsin Exchange Initiative.
Join the UW–Madison Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies, former Wisconsin Poet Laureate Dasha Kelly, and UW–Madison student storytellers for an evening showcasing the power of storytelling to build civic health, connection, and inspiration for the future.
This event is free and open to the public.
Doors open at 6:30 pm
Show starts at 7:00 pm

