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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.

  • 2024 Primary Election Candidate Forum

    Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United States

    Candidates appearing on the ballot in the Alachua County's August 2024 Primary were invited to participate in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Alachua County in partnership with the Bob Graham Center for Public Service and the UF League of Women Voters student chapter.  Unopposed candidates in the August primary did

  • WUFT’s FANFARES & FIREWORKS

    University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field

    Enjoy an evening of live music, food trucks, and spectacular fireworks presented by WUFT-FM, WUFT-TV and WUFT Classic.

  • Beat Tennessee TurboVote Challenge Starts

    Online FL, United States

    The University of Florida is in a competition against the University of Tennessee to get the most amount of people enrolled in TurboVote, a free election reminder service, to prepare all members of the Gator Nation to vote! In order to participate in the challenge, Gators need to: 1. Check your registration status. 2. Register

  • 2024 Bob Graham Center Open House

    Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United States

    Unlock your civic potential and discover the opportunities that await UF students and faculty through the Bob Graham Center for Public Service. Enjoy great refreshments while learning about funded internships, upcoming special events, voter mobilization and more! Welcome to the center of civic engagement in the Gator Nation! Please join the Bob Graham Center for

  • UF Gulf Scholars Student Info Session

    O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh Hall

    UF Gulf Scholars is an exciting new opportunity to earn your degree while doing meaningful work to promote stewardship, resiliency, and innovation in communities around the Gulf. Students enrolled in UF Gulf Scholars will have the chance to take Gulf-focused coursework; participate in internships, research projects, field excursions, and more; network with professionals and peers

  • UF Gulf Scholars Faculty Info Session

    O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh Hall

    Want to learn how you can get involved in UF Gulf Scholars? Join us for this lunchtime info session to learn about teaching Gulf-related courses, hosting experiential learning opportunities, or mentoring students for their Gulf Impact Projects. Lunch will be served. UF Gulf Scholars aims to prepare students from diverse academic backgrounds with the knowledge,

  • Info Session: Spring ’25 Tallahassee & Washington, DC Internships

    Zoom

    Applications for the Spring 2025 cohorts of the Tallahassee and Washington, DC internships are now open. Our free virtual info session will give you the chance to get all your questions answered, and ask previous interns about their experience. The application period for the next cohort of the Bob Graham Center Tallahassee and Washington, DC

  • Our Gulf, Our Future: Navigating the Tides Together

    Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United States

    Whether we call it home, visit its shores, or study its depths, we all share a stake in the future of the Gulf of Mexico and its communities. Join us for a live panel event in the Pugh Hall Ocora to explore how our shared connections can guide us through future challenges. A free reception

  • National Voter Registration Day

    Pugh Hall

    Happy National Voter Registration Day! Important Information: If you are a UF student, you can decide to register to vote and cast your vote at either here at UF, or your family’s address back home. Registering to vote in the Gainesville community will not affect your federal financial aid, status as a dependent on your

  • Constitution Trivia Night

    Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United States

    Pizza, prizes and patriotic fun! Come help us celebrate Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day by joining in our annual Constitution Trivia Night. Win prizes, enjoy pizza and ice cream, and boost your civic knowledge. UF students can register as a team (minimum of 2 members, maximum of 6) or as an individual to