The Bob Graham Center for Public Service provides a wide variety of programs for students and the larger public on topics related to public service, public leadership and civic engagement.
Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect
Smathers Library Rm 100 GainesvilleTogether with the UF Hamilton Center and the William & Grace Dial Center for Speech and Communication Studies, the Bob Graham Center presented political scientist John Inazu of Washington University to speak about his latest book, Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect. He spoke on April 17, 2024 in …
Read & Register: A Voter Registration Event
University of FloridaCalling all UF students, staff, and faculty! Election 2024 is coming up, and we want you to be prepared. Join the Bob Graham Center Fellows on Thursday, April 25 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Library West and Marston to register to vote. Take a study break during reading days, and stop by one of our two …
Governor Bob Graham Lies in State in Florida’s Historic Capitol
Online FL, United StatesFormer Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham will lie in state, attended by military and state law enforcement honor guards, in Florida’s Historic Capitol from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024. He died of natural causes at his home in Gainesville on April 16, 2024. He was 87. Following the …
Hon. Bob Graham Celebration of Life Service & Reception
Online FL, United StatesFormer Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, one of the University of Florida’s most accomplished alumni, will be remembered at a public celebration of life service at Miami Lakes United Church of Christ with a reception to follow at the Miami Lakes Hotel. The public is invited to attend the service in person or …
UF Gulf Scholars Oral History Field Excursion Application Deadline
Online FL, United StatesApply to take part in an exciting oral history field excursion from June 11-14, 2024. Selected students will interview residents of Pensacola, Florida who were impacted by several toxic waste sites and were part of the third-largest environmental relocation in U.S. history. Are you a UF undergraduate student interested in learning more about how environmental …
2024 Primary Election Candidate Forum
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesCandidates appearing on the ballot in the Alachua County's August 2024 Primary were invited to participate in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Alachua County in partnership with the Bob Graham Center for Public Service and the UF League of Women Voters student chapter. Unopposed candidates in the August primary did …
WUFT’s FANFARES & FIREWORKS
University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet FieldEnjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, and spectacular fireworks presented by WUFT-FM, WUFT-TV and WUFT Classic.
Beat Tennessee TurboVote Challenge Starts
Online FL, United StatesThe University of Florida is in a competition against the University of Tennessee to get the most amount of people enrolled in TurboVote, a free election reminder service, to prepare all members of the Gator Nation to vote! In order to participate in the challenge, Gators need to: 1. Check your registration status. 2. Register …
2024 Bob Graham Center Open House
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesUnlock your civic potential and discover the opportunities that await UF students and faculty through the Bob Graham Center for Public Service. Enjoy great refreshments while learning about funded internships, upcoming special events, voter mobilization and more! Welcome to the center of civic engagement in the Gator Nation! Please join the Bob Graham Center for …
UF Gulf Scholars Student Info Session
O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh HallUF Gulf Scholars is an exciting new opportunity to earn your degree while doing meaningful work to promote stewardship, resiliency, and innovation in communities around the Gulf. Students enrolled in UF Gulf Scholars will have the chance to take Gulf-focused coursework; participate in internships, research projects, field excursions, and more; network with professionals and peers …