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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Civic Scholars Info Session
Civic Scholars Info Session
The Civic Scholars program of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service offers UF undergraduates an opportunity to engage in a semester of entry-level research. Students will gain an introductory understanding of quantitative and qualitative research approaches. They will also learn about critical issues impacting the state of Florida. On Oct. 4, 2022, we held …
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Election Myth-Busting
Election Myth-Busting
Voting is challenging enough without having to separate fact from fiction. We’re here to do it for you! RSVP NOW Please join Gators Vote on Wednesday, October 5 at 6:00 PM in the O’Neill Reading room for our first-ever election myth-busting event. We’ll be dispelling the most common voting myths and taking your questions. Our …
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Rescheduled – General Election Candidate Forum
Rescheduled – General Election Candidate Forum
Together with the League of Women Voters of Alachua County, the Bob Graham Center presented an in-person general election candidate forum on Sunday, October 9, 2022 beginning at 12:30 pm in Pugh Hall on the UF campus. Candidates from several races appeared to present their platform and answer questions about relevant local issues. • Alachua …
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Voter Registration Deadline
Voter Registration Deadline
The deadline to register for Florida's Nov. 8 general election is Oct. 11. Florida offers online voter registration. https://registertovoteflorida.gov/eligibilityreactive You can register by mail to vote in Florida by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you …
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Careers in Public Service: Conservation Conversation
Careers in Public Service: Conservation Conversation
***Registration for this event has reached capacity and is now closed. Please join us at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 18 for a public program with Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch. Visit our website for more information.*** UF students are cordially invited to a lunchtime conversation with UF graduate Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch on Tuesday, October 18 at noon in the …
Environmental Leadership: Clean Water Act Turns 50
Environmental Leadership: Clean Water Act Turns 50
October 18, 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the law that would finally regulate the industrial pollution then fouling America’s waters. This program helped viewers learn about that watershed moment, the threats facing our waters today, and the role of environmental leadership in solutions. The keynote presentation was provided by water …
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Brechner Speaker Series: Investigative Reporter Jason Leopold
Brechner Speaker Series: Investigative Reporter Jason Leopold
The Brechner Center Speaker Series, a bi-annual series open to the public, features journalists and newsmakers who talk about their experiences with government secrecy and the pitfalls of too much privacy. On Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6 pm in the Pugh Hall Ocora, the Brechner Center hosted the first in this year's Brechner Series -- …
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Student Activism: Past, Present & Future
Student Activism: Past, Present & Future
Student Activism: The Past, Present, and Future, an interactive panel featuring University of Florida professors Dr. Paul Ortiz, Dr. Steve Noll, and Dr. Kevin Bird, took place on Oct. 24 in the Pugh Hall Ocora. The panelists discussed the theory of social movements, the history of campus organizing at UF, and what will influence student …
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10 Days of Early Voting at the Reitz
10 Days of Early Voting at the Reitz
Today opens Early Voting in Alachua County for mid-term elections. UF students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use the convenient early voting location at the Reitz Union and pick up an exclusive 'Early Voting is a Treat' stickers. The Bob Graham Center provides students with an interactive voting plan and guide at UF's official …
Civil Discourse in Education Today
Civil Discourse in Education Today
Against a backdrop of the uncivil and divisive nature of American politics and public discourse today, universities can play a critical role promoting a more civil public and political discourse. Universities can also serve as a place to teach about and model effective civil discourse for our students, communities, and leaders. On October 27 in …
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9 Days Left to Vote Early at the Reitz
9 Days Left to Vote Early at the Reitz
UF students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use the convenient early voting location at the Reitz Union. There are just nine days left to Vote Early for the mid-term elections in Alachua County. While you're there, pick up an exclusive 'Early Voting is a Treat' sticker. The Bob Graham Center provides students with an …
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8 Days Left to Vote Early at the Reitz
8 Days Left to Vote Early at the Reitz
UF students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use the convenient early voting location at the Reitz Union. There are just eight days left to Vote Early for the mid-term elections in Alachua County. While you're there, pick up an exclusive 'Early Voting is a Treat' sticker. The Bob Graham Center provides students with an …
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7 Days Left to Vote Early
7 Days Left to Vote Early
Just seven days left! UF students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use the convenient early voting location at the Reitz Union. There are just nine days left to Vote Early for the mid-term elections in Alachua County. While you're there, pick up an exclusive 'Early Voting is a Treat' sticker. The Bob Graham Center …
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