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.
2023 Joan S. Forrest Women in Leadership Forum
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesIn honor of Women’s History Month, the Bob Graham Center for Public Service hosted the 2023 Joan S. Forrest Women in Leadership Forum. Photos of the event can be found at this link: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAzqb5 This year’s Forum featured a diverse set of women from multidisciplinary backgrounds who have risen to the top of the ranks …
Washington DC Internship Applications Close
Online FL, United StatesThe Bob Graham Center for Public Service is excited to partner with the University of Florida Federal Relations Team(opens in new tab) to offer exciting opportunities for in-person work in the nation’s capital each spring, summer, and fall semester. Applications are now open for the Fall 2023 internship. The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm …
2023-24 Gainesville Fellowship Info Session
Gainesville needs you! Join us to learn about our 2023-24 City of Gainesville Fellowships and how you can apply! The Bob Graham center hosted a virtual information session on Thursday, March 23 for applicants. Current UF students serving as City of Gainesville fellows were on hand to describe their experience and answer questions. This year, …
Careers for International Studies Majors
O'Neill Reading Room, 2nd floor, Pugh HallUF International Studies grads Emma Frierson ('20) and Amila Tica ('17) hosted a lunch-and-learn conversation and Q&A on Wednesday, April 5. They spoke about their journeys to Gainesville and how they landed in careers suited to international studies majors. About the Speakers Emma Frierson graduated from the University of Florida with bachelor’s degrees in International …
Jumpstarting Gen Z into Politics: Running for Elected Office
Pugh Hall 296 Buckiman Drive, Gainesville, FloridaHave you ever thought about running for public office? According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 1 in 10 voters in the upcoming election are Gen Z. With more and more Gen Z voters joining the electorate, how can young people get involved in government beyond voting? The Bob Graham Center Student Fellows and Gators …
Film Premiere: “The Life Of Oscar Mack: The Bridge Of Freedom To Love”
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesThe 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 …
2023 Graham Center Research Symposium
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesThe 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 …
Gators Vote Cabinet Meeting
O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh HallYou’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 …
Final Day to Pick Up Graduation Cords
Pugh Hall 296 Buckiman Drive, Gainesville, FloridaGraduating 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.
Fanfares and Fireworks
University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet FieldEnjoy 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.