Another member of Selma’s citizenship has lured unsuspecting outsiders into the city yet again, with the introduction of University of Wisconsin, Madison students to the Voting Rights Museum.

Following a visit by Joanne Bland, the students came to Selma, impressed enough by the aims of the museum to make the city part of its class project. Called E-projects and Community Service, the class is split into groups and the groups are then assigned different non-profit and community-minded projects to help out with.

This particular group, composed of eight members, was thrilled with its assignment, even if it meant a 14-hour drive.

“We were fortunate enough to get the one group that wasn’t local,” one of the students, Kevin Wong said.

The group spent two days in Selma, leaving on Sunday, to work on the Voting Rights Museum’s Web site.

Wong said they’d be rebuilding it, adding several features in the process.

“It should be up in a month,” another student, Nikki Copelsong said.

New features include a historical timeline and a way to donate to the museum online.

Bland’s attempt to bring people to Selma seems to have worked. The class instructor, Marcus Cota, said he’s be returning soon to complete a film project.

“We’re hoping to be able to come down once the Jubilee takes place,” Wong said.