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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.

Latest Past Events

Early Voting Now Open at the Reitz

Early voting for the City of Gainesville Commission election will be from Friday, March 5, through Saturday, March 13. Locations are open every day, including Saturday and Sunday. The locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Locations J. Wayne Reitz Union (655 Reitz Union Drive, UF Campus, Gainesville) Supervisor of Elections Office

BGC x OPA: Diversity on the Hill

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"Diversity on the Hill" took place March 9, 2021. A recording of the event is at this link. The panel featured professionals who spoke about their work and experience with furthering diversity, inclusion and representation in Congress. Students asked about initiatives to diversify government and opportunities that may be available to them. Some of our

Careers in Public Service: Kasey Lewis, Gov’t Relations Specialist

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This is the second in the Spring 2021 series about preparing for your career in public service. The featured speaker was Kasey Lewis, a University of Florida graduate and Government Relations Specialist in Tallahassee. A recording of the talk is at this link. Attendees spoke directly with Kasey via Zoom to learn about and ask