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.
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Gators Vote Cabinet Meeting
Join the newly formed Gators Vote Cabinet for their second meeting of the semester on Friday, Oct 13 from 3pm-4pm in the O'Neill Reading Room. The Cabinet will be discussing the 2024 Action Plan, working groups, and an update on K-12 involvement. The Cabinet is a partnership of civic-minded student organizations and campus institutions committed …
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Dennis Hays: Careers in Foreign Service
O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh HallAre you interested in a career in foreign service? Want professional development tips for your future beyond UF? Join the Bob Graham Center for a lunchtime conversation on Thursday, Oct. 19 at noon with Ambassador Dennis K. Hays, former Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname. You will have the chance to speak directly with Ambassador …
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US Foreign Policy Today
Reitz Union Rion Ballroom 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, FL, United StatesPlease join us as Dr. Matt Jacobs and Dr. William Inboden debate “U.S. Foreign Policy Today: Challenges and Opportunities,” a timely discussion as the United States navigates its security, prosperity and influence in an increasingly complex international landscape. UF’s Office of Public Policy Events, in partnership with the Bob Graham Center for Public Service and …
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Hallow-green Social: Environmental Leaders Network
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesCalling all environmental enthusiasts! Are you ready for a ghoulishly good time? If you’re a UF undergrad interested in learning more about how you can use your skills to shape a greener future, join us for the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute Environmental Leaders Network “Hallow-green” Welcome Meeting. Here’s what’s in store for you: Connect …
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Impacts of Florida’s Expansion of the Death Penalty
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesGiven the recent changes in the state legislature regarding Florida’s capital sentencing laws, UF’s Mock Trial Team partnered with the Bob Graham Center for a public program on the impacts on the justice system, including the reactivity challenge in the Florida Supreme Court. The program was held Oct. 26, 2023. The panel of experts was …
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UF Presidential Inauguration
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Coffee and Careers with David Semaya
O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh HallDon’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network with a Gator alum with experience across the US, Europe and Asia. Ask questions in an informal setting and gain insights that can set you on the path to a successful global career. Mr. Semaya is the executive chairman of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust, one of Asia’s …
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Careers in Public Service: Adam Howard
O'Neill Reading Rm, 2nd Floor, Pugh HallUF students attending will have the chance to learn about Howard’s career path to the State Department and seek his advice on connecting their studies at UF with internships, fellowships, job opportunities, and graduate programs in the field of public service. Howard received his Ph.D. in history from the University of Florida in 2003. He …
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Pub Trivia Night
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesSign up is open to all students. Form a team with your friends or your student organization members. Teams must have a minimum of 2 members, maximum of 5. Please submit only one form per team. Each team will be paired with a professor from the Department of History or the Bob Graham Center. There …
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Civic Scholars Applications Close
Students will gain an introductory understanding of quantitative and qualitative research approaches while learning about critical issues impacting Florida’s Gulf communities through the broad themes of civic engagement, public service, or public policy. For Spring 2024, participants should be prepared to enroll in a 2-credit course (IDS 4911: Civic/Gulf Scholars Research) instructed by Graham Center …