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.
National Intern Day
Online FL, United StatesNational 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!
Washington & Tallahassee Internships Info Session
Online FL, United StatesHave 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 …
Mark Yerman: Careers in Public Service
O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh HallRegistration 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 …
Gators Vote Cabinet Meeting
O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh HallJoin 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 …
Constitution Trivia Night
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesGators 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 …
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, …
Open House
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesThe 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 …
Fearlessly Curious Conversations with Mónica Guzmán
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesJournalist 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 …
Take the Unify Challenge
Online FL, United StatesJoin 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 …
Decoding AI with Drew Harwell
Pugh Hall 296 Buckiman Drive, Gainesville, FloridaAs 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 …