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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 Fall 2020 Semester Starts

Students may drop or add classes to their schedule during Drop/Add Week, which runs from Aug. 31-Sept. 4.

National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating U.S. democracy. It was first observed in 2012, and has quickly gained momentum. The holiday has been endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and the National Association

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Right now, our world is facing extraordinary challenges that test the limits of public decency, service, and responsibility. However, with every challenge comes the opportunity to rise above party lines, politics, and disengagement. It’s time for a new generation of leadership– leadership grounded in service, inclusivity, activism, and awareness. The Graham Center Students Fellows is

Presidential Debate 2020

Presidential Debates Sept. 29 | Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH Oct. 15 | Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami, FL Oct. 22 | Belmont University, Nashville, Tenn. Vice President Debate Oct. 7 | University of Utah

2020 Census Deadline

The 2020 Census is underway - more than half the households across America have responded - and more are responding every day. Online, phone and mailed self-responses will continue throughout the data collection process. It's not too late to respond to the Census. Take the Census at this link: https://my2020census.gov/  

TIP Information Session

Applications for the Tallahassee Internship Program are now open. Join us for the information session and get all your questions answered. This is one of UF’s premiere placement opportunities, offering up to 15 internships each spring to coincide with Florida’s legislative session. Placements include positions within the state legislature, the governor’s office and executive branch

FL Voter Reg Deadline

Eligible individuals can register to vote at any time. The deadline to register in order to participate in an upcoming election is 29 days before the election. The registration deadlines for the 2020 Presidential Election in Florida is Oct. 5. Register to vote or update your voter registration deadline at this link: https://registertovoteflorida.gov/home

Vice Presidential Debate

It was announced that USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page will moderate the vice presidential debate on Oct. 7 at the University of Utah. The debate will be divided into nine segments of approximately 10 minutes each. The moderator will ask an opening question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond.

Majors and Minors Fair

This event is open to UF Students and Alumni only. Be sure to download our career fair app, Career Fair Plus from the App Store or Google Play store to access the fair and talk to representatives of the Graham Center and other UF centers and departments. Visit career.ufl.edu/majorsfair for complete details.