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.
Gulf Parallels: Tracing Migration, Agriculture, and Labor Histories de Ybor a la Habana
O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh HallJoin us for a lunch talk with International Studies major Noelle Matthias as she presents her fascinating research from her Global Interns Fellowship on the deep historical ties between Florida and Cuba. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and share. Lunch is provided. Curious about the connections between Florida and Cuba? Join us for …
2024 General Election Candidate Forum
Santa Fe College LyceumTogether with the UF Hamilton Center, the League of Women Voters of Alachua County and the Santa Fe College campus chapter of the League, the Bob Graham Center presented an in-person general election candidate forum on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at 12:30 pm in the Lyceum Concert Hall at Santa Fe College. Candidates for Alachua …
Walter Russell Mead: Our Dangerous World: The Challenging Geopolitical Landscape
Reitz Union Grand Ballroom GainesvilleThe public is invited to attend a free public lecture by Walter Russell Mead, the Alexander Hamilton Professor of Strategy and Statecraft at the UF Hamilton Center. He is also the Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship at Hudson Institute and the Global View columnist at the Wall Street Journal. Mr. …
Unify America Challenge College Bowl
Online FL, United StatesUnify America Challenge College Bowl is an annual event that brings together students virtually from different colleges and political leanings for a one-on-one guided conversation.
Election Myth-Busting: Fact vs. Fiction
O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh HallWondering what happens to your mail-in ballot after you drop it off? Curious about where you should vote? Unsure if you have the right identification? We’re here to help you navigate these questions and many more! Join the Bob Graham Center for Public Service and Gators Vote on Wednesday, September 25, at 5:00 PM in …
USAJOBS 101: Internships, Pathways & the Federal Hiring Process
O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh HallReady to learn about government and public internships, pathways, and the federal hiring process? Join us and our guest speaker, Miles Lowe, for USAJOBS 101: Internships, Pathways & The Federal Hiring Process. Miles will discuss his personal career journey in the federal government and how students can navigate the federal employment opportunities. The program is …
Data Journalism, Cryptocurrency, and Elections: Tracking a New Industry’s Growing Influence
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesCaitlin Ostroff, a Wall Street Journal reporter and University of Florida graduate, will share her experience using the tools of data journalism to keep tabs on the mercurial cryptocurrency industry and shed light on its efforts to sway U.S. elections. Held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Pugh Hall Ocora, the event …
USAJOBS 101: Resume Workshop
O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh HallJust in time to apply for a host of newly opened federal internships! This working lunch is a follow-up workshop to put your newfound knowledge about USA Jobs into action! Miles Lowe will offer his personalized guidance on resumes, cover letters, and application materials for federal job opportunities. Bring your resume and a sharpened pencil …
Florida Voter Registration Deadline
Today is the day, Gators! It is the LAST DAY to register to vote to be eligible for the November 2024 Presidential Election! Stop by Pugh Hall to get registered!
Beat Tennessee TurboVote Challenge Ends
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 …