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.
Latest Past Events
African American Studies Fall Convocation
Pugh HallThe Great Debate: African American Studies in Florida The Florida Department of Education rejected the AP African American Studies curriculum because it did not present “opposing views on slavery” and in its current state violates Florida Law. In July, the Florida State Board of Education new standards states African Americans had “benefited from slavery.” These
Constitution Trivia Night
Pugh Hall Ocora 296 Buckman Dr, GainesvilleGators Vote and the Bob Graham Center invite you to register for the 2nd annual Constitution Trivia Night on September 14 at 5:30 pm in the Pugh Hall Ocora. Teams will compete for cash prizes, answering a range of questions on the amendments and facts regarding our US Constitution. First, second, and third place will
Cornel West (Union Theological Seminary) and Robert George (Princeton): “Truth-Seeking and Democracy”
Smathers Library Rm 100 GainesvilleCornel West (Union Theological Seminary) and Robert George (Princeton) will have a discussion about “Truth-Seeking and Democracy”. This event is co-sponsored by the Bob Graham Center for Public Service and African American Studies.