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.
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September 2023
National Voter Registration Day
National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy. First observed in 2012, it has quickly gained momentum ever since. Nearly 4.5 million voters have registered to vote on the holiday to date. You can register to vote, or update your registration, through UF TurboVote at ufl.turbovote.org. For more information about voting, visit vote.ufl.edu.
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Open House
The Bob Graham Center for Public Service Open house will be held on Sept. 26 from 4-5:30 pm in the Pugh Hall Ocora. Meet our new and returning academic faculty and staff, learn about the exciting speakers and upcoming events this fall, and discover how you can become engaged in student organizations and internships. Register now at this link. The Bob Graham Center for Public Service was established at the University of Florida in 2006 by former U.S. Senator and…
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Take the Unify Challenge
Join thousands of college students across the nation taking part in the Unify America College Bowl Challenge! The Challenge is a guided video conversation with a student from another university who's different from you. Together, the two of you will talk through a variety of topics like mental health, climate change, and student loans. No prep needed! October 5 at 5 pm October 5 at 8 pm October 12 at 5 pm October 12 at 8 pm Sign up now…
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Fearlessly Curious Conversations with Mónica Guzmán
Journalist and author Mónica Guzmán shared insights on how to have constructive discourse across political and ideological lines. Watch the recording of the program: https://mediasite.video.ufl.edu/Mediasite/Play/838dd553490740f586665b3eef162f2a1d Guzmán, the inaugural McGurn Fellow for Media Integrity and the Fight Against Disinformation at UF, is the author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times, which shows people how to overcome fear and uncertainty to understand and even learn from people whose whole worldview is…
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Decoding AI with Drew Harwell
As part of UF's ongoing Science Journalist in Residence series, noted Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell appeared on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 4 pm in Pugh Hall to speak on Decoding AI: How Algorithms are Shaping Our Future. Watch the recording of the program at this link. Harwell, a University of Florida alumni, covers artificial intelligence, big tech companies, social media and emerging technologies. His reporting often focuses on the intersection of technology, society, and privacy. He was a member…
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Career Talk: Young Professionals in DC
The recording of this event can be accessed at: https://youtu.be/Kg9T8liUShc?si=4MoG9DHlj_eM0XiM Please join us for Careers in Public Service with three UF and Bob Graham Center alumni working in Washington, D.C. – Priya Amilineni, Gloria Li, and Kayla Ratnasamy. You will have the chance to speak with them and learn about internships, fellowships, job opportunities, and graduate programs. Come ready to ask your pressing questions about their time at UF and the Bob Graham Center and discover how they positioned themselves for…
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George Washington U Info. Session
Are you interested in learning more about graduate school opportunities in international affairs, global security, international development or a related field? Join us for an in-person information session. Food will be provided. Students who attend the information session will receive a waiver for the application fee. The session will cover: Applying to graduate school Funding graduate studies Career opportunities in international affairs Opportunities in Washington, DC Graduate programs at the Elliott School RSVP at this link
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Gators Vote Cabinet Meeting
Join the newly formed Gators Vote Cabinet for their second meeting of the semester on Friday, Oct 13 from 3pm-4pm in the O'Neill Reading Room. The Cabinet will be discussing the 2024 Action Plan, working groups, and an update on K-12 involvement. The Cabinet is a partnership of civic-minded student organizations and campus institutions committed to developing and promoting a culture of civic engagement on our campus year-round. Gators Vote meets regularly to discuss campus-wide civic engagement issues and efforts,…
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Dennis Hays: Careers in Foreign Service
Are you interested in a career in foreign service? Want professional development tips for your future beyond UF? Join the Bob Graham Center for a lunchtime conversation on Thursday, Oct. 19 at noon with Ambassador Dennis K. Hays, former Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname. You will have the chance to speak directly with Ambassador Hays about the foreign service and learn about internships, job opportunities, and graduate programs in the field of public service. This event is intended for…
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US Foreign Policy Today
Please join us as Dr. Matt Jacobs and Dr. William Inboden debate “U.S. Foreign Policy Today: Challenges and Opportunities,” a timely discussion as the United States navigates its security, prosperity and influence in an increasingly complex international landscape. UF’s Office of Public Policy Events, in partnership with the Bob Graham Center for Public Service and the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, is pleased to welcome the public to this free event. A reception with the speakers will immediately…
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