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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Latest Past Events
Florida and the Mariel Boatlift of 1980 with Kathleen Dupes Hawk
The 1980 Mariel Boatlift episode was a profound event in American history as the state of Florida was forced to respond to the sudden arrival of more than thirty thousand Cuban refugees in Key West. On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Kathleen Dupes Hawk and Adolfo Leyva de Varona, authors of Florida and the Mariel Boatlift of 1980:
MLK Celebration Keynote Address: Tessa Thompson
UF MLK Celebration is a campus-wide celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his commitment to social justice through educational programs and service initiatives that are designed to empower individuals to leverage their strengths, passions, and talents to better the lives of others. This year's Keynote Address was given by Tessa Thompson, the lead
Economics of Sustainability Forum
The Public Utility Research Center (PURC) at the University of Florida is an internationally recognized academic center dedicated to research and providing training in utility regulation and strategy. On January 15 PURC and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service hosted a sustainability forum focusing specifically on the economics of sustainble energy. Three University of