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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First Take: Florida’s 2022 Legislative Session
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesJoin the Bob Graham Center for Public Service and UF’s Office of Government & Community Relations to hear from legislative leaders and government affairs professionals about the statewide priorities ahead of the 2022 Florida Legislative Session. Panelists will speak to: The specific issues and policies Floridians should keep an eye on in 2022; Potential legislative …
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Future of Florida Summit Applications Due
Reitz Union 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, FL, United StatesJoin us at the 2022 Future of Florida Summit on Economic Policy: Maximizing Fresh Insights Into Florida Economic Policy! Students from any Florida college or university are eligible to attend. Distinguished panelists and speakers will address topics relating economics to: COVID 19 Immigration College Debt Economic Equality The Summit takes place February 11-13, 2022, at the …
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Killing King Again: Race, Power, & the Cost of Unfulfilled Dreams
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesIn the aftermath of the January 6, 2021 violence at the U.S. Capitol, not a single commentator referred to Dr. Martin Luther King’s call to nonviolence. How could this happen, less than two weeks from the national holiday that bears King’s name? Does it reveal our national determination to ignore – and thereby, once again, …
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The Washington Center Virtual Info Session
Online FL, United StatesJoin The Washington Center for a virtual info session to see how you can intern in Washington, D.C. while earning academic credit. During a semester or summer with TWC, you’ll gain real-world experience in your field, expand your professional network and prepare to launch a career you’ll love. The session is Jan 19 at 4:30 …
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Finding Solutions to the Heirs Property Problem
UF Levin College of Law 309 Village Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesJoin the UF Levin College of Law and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in the College's Bailey Event Space for a timely discussion about Heirs Property. This half-day event will feature two panel discussions exploring heirs property and identifying solutions to the challenges associated with it. Following the …
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Washington, DC Internship Info Session
O'Neill Reading Room, 2nd floor, Pugh HallWhat's involved in applying for and successfully completing the Washington Internship Program offered by the Graham Center and UF Federal Relations? Applications for the Summer 2022 internship open Jan 28 and close Feb 24. Before you take the time to apply, visit our website, or attend our in-person info session on Monday, Feb 7 from …
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2022 Future of Florida Summit
Join us at the 2022 Future of Florida Summit on Economic Policy: Maximizing Fresh Insights Into Florida Economic Policy! Students from any Florida college or university are eligible to attend. Distinguished panelists and speakers will address topics relating economics to: COVID 19 Immigration College Debt Economic Equality The Summit takes place February 11-13, 2022, at the …
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Twenty Years of Studying Slavery and the University: What Now?
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesExamining histories of race and racism in the history of higher education has become a necessary act on many college campuses. But after twenty years of these studies, have they transformed the work of our universities? With a deeper understanding of our past, what should be our goals for the future of higher education? Join …
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Civil Discourse in an Uncivil Age
ZoomJoin us virtually on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 as PBS host Alexander Heffner considers the state of democracy in America today. Heffner will discuss the effects of divisiveness on discourse, campaigns, and governance as well as the influence of new media, dis/misinformation, and filter bubbles that polarize American society. In the context of the pandemic, …
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Co-Creating Knowledge: Collaboration And Change
ZoomThe model of the solitary scholar writing articles and books in the library has given way to a diverse array of approaches to humanistic research: collaborative teams, community engagement, multimedia publication, and more — as well as new questions about how the public interest can and should affect research choices. Focusing on the humanities and …