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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April 2023
Film Premiere: “The Life Of Oscar Mack: The Bridge Of Freedom To Love”
The Bob Graham Center hosted the premiere of The Life of Oscar Mack, a documentary film by Deborah Hendrix celebrating the remarkable life of Oscar Mack, who challenged the Florida Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s. Family members and descendants of Mr. Mack will lead discussion of the film. Black WWI Veteran Oscar Mack received a federal appointment as Postmaster in Kissimmee, a job that would come at a price. When White police, angered by his prominence, came after Mack,…
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2023 Graham Center Research Symposium
The Bob Graham Center’s annual Research Symposium features panel-style research presentations from undergraduate students funded through the Center. Doors will open at 8:30 am and presentations begin at 9:30 am. The event is open to the public. A limited number of seats are available during each session. RSVP at this link. For further information about attendance, please email conference coordinator Audrey Smith.
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Gators Vote Cabinet Meeting
You’re invited to join our last Gators Vote Cabinet meeting! We will be discussing recent achievements, organizing task forces, and setting goals for the upcoming semesters. Snacks and refreshments will be served! Sign up with this link to become a member. Reach out to Teresa Cornacchione tcornacchione@ufl.edu or Francesca Tomasino f.tomasino@ufl.edu if you have any questions.
Find out more »May 2023
Final Day to Pick Up Graduation Cords
Graduating students who have earned an international studies major, a public leadership minor or who were actively involved in Bob Graham Center activities during their time at UF may pick up a graduation cord at the BGC office, 2nd floor, Pugh Hall, between 10 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday through May 4.
Find out more »July 2023
Fanfares and Fireworks
Enjoy an evening of live music and spectacular fireworks presented by WUFT-TV, WUFT-FM and WUFT Classic. WUFT-FM Morning Edition host Glenn Richards will serve as emcee for the event. The fireworks by Skylighters of Florida will begin at approximately 9:40 p.m.
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National Intern Day
National Intern Day gives us a chance to celebrate and appreciate past, present and future interns at the Bob Graham Center, and build awareness about the awesome public service and government relations internships available through the Center. Follow us on our social media accounts throughout the day to learn more!
Find out more »August 2023
Washington & Tallahassee Internships Info Session
Have you heard about the Bob Graham Center's internship programs in Tallahassee and in Washington, DC, and wondered if you might be a good fit? Applications are now open for the Spring 2024 cohorts of these premier positions. Attend our free virtual info session on about the internships on Thursday, Aug 31, from 4-5 pm via Zoom to have all your questions answered. These internships are open to students of all majors. Participants receive support for housing and cost-of-living expenses.…
Find out more »September 2023
Mark Yerman: Careers in Public Service
Registration is now closed for this event. Are you interested in a legal career? Curious about how Florida’s judicial system works? Want professional development tips for your future beyond UF? Join the Bob Graham Center for a lunchtime conversation on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at noon with Judge Mark Yerman, a recently retired Citrus County Court Judge and veteran of our nation’s court systems. Judge Yerman will share his advice about his profession and pathway to becoming a judge, along with…
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Join the newly formed Gators Vote Cabinet for their first meeting of the semester on Friday, Sept 8 at 3pm in the O'Neill Reading Room. 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, share best practices and ideas, and pool resources to ensure every student has an opportunity to make…
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Constitution Trivia Night
Gators Vote and the Bob Graham Center invite you to register for the 2nd annual Constitution Trivia Night on September 14 at 5:30 pm in the Pugh Hall Ocora. Teams will compete for cash prizes, answering a range of questions on the amendments and facts regarding our US Constitution. First, second, and third place will earn cash prizes of $20, $15 and $10 per team member, respectively. Free food and refreshments will be served. There is no cost to register,…
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