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.
UF Spring Classes Begin
Classes for the 2021 Spring Semester begin in person on the UF campus following the transition to remote learning implemented in response to the COVID pandemic.
Inauguration Watch and Discussion
This event occurred on January 20, 2021 , a recording of the event can be found here. The U.S. Presidential Inauguration is a ceremony to mark the commencement of a new four-year term of the U.S. presidency and provide for a peaceful transition of power. Join the Bob Graham Center for Public Service and UF’s …
Careers in Public Service: Amb. Dennis Hays
This event occurred on January 21, 2021 . To watch a recording of the event visit our YouTube channel at this link. Please join us for the first in a series of talks this spring about preparing for your career in public service. Our featured speaker is the Honorable Dennis K. Hays, former U.S. ambassador …
Data & Democracy: Catherine D’Ignazio
ZoomAs part of the Center for Humanities and the Public Sphere's multi-year series on 'Rethinking the Public Sphere', please join us for a talk given by Catherine D’Ignazio of Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Department of Urban Studies and Planning Tuesday, January 26th 2021 on “Data Feminism." Preregister Here to Receive Zoom URL - More Info Here On …
Sustainability Into Practice: Climate Change, Race & Housing
A recording of this event can be found at: https://youtu.be/T1pfIhbBojQ Please join us for the first in a three-part series this spring hosted by UF's Office of Sustainability and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, in partnership with the Florida Climate Institute. Attendees will hear from experts on the ways that the impacts of climate change, …
Deadline: Future of Florida Summit Applications
Online FL, United StatesThe annual Future of Florida Summit, hosted by the Bob Graham Center for Public Service at the University of Florida, gathers Florida's future leaders from colleges and universities across the state to explore the most important issues facing us today. The 2021 Summit topic will be Exploring Healthcare Policy. The Summit will be held virtually. …
The Washington Center Info Session
The Washington Center will host a virtual info session for all students from the state of Florida on Feb. 3 at noon to provide an overview of its academic internship program and career development opportunities. It's a great way to find out how you can intern in Washington, D.C. or remotely, while earning academic credit …
Connie Mack Discusses His Political Memoir
Connie Mack III will discuss his recently published book, Citizen Mack: Politics, an Honorable Calling. Carl Van Ness, University historian, will conduct the interview with the senator. The event is free, but registration is required: http://ufl.to/citizenmack. Citizen Mack is his memoir of an 18-year journey to and from Capitol Hill. In 1982, Mack left a successful banking …
Voter Registration Deadline
Attention all University of Florida students, faculty and staff: On March 16, 2021, the City of Gainesville holds a regular election to elect two commissioners to the City of Gainesville Commission. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Feb. 16. Update your registration, or register to vote at UF TurboVote. On the ballot are District 1 …
Working in Nation’s Capital: Congressional Careers
Working in the government and public administration sector offers a diverse range of employment options for Gators. Working in our Nation’s Capital is a new career development program to introduce University of Florida students to a variety of opportunities available in federal government. The event on Monday, Feb. 22 includes three panels comprised of individuals …