The Center of Civic Engagement @UF founded by FL Gov, US Sen & 🐊 Bob Graham. Training future leaders w/ internships, academics, events, research & more 🏛️🗳️
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Marianne Vernetson has been named the new director of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, effective July 1, 2026, after serving as interim director for the past year.
To learn more about Director Vernetson's appointment, read more at the link: lnkd.in/gmTA5MPv
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Today at 1:30! Get informed before you vote at our free nonpartisan candidate forum in air-conditioned Pugh Hall. Ample free parking. Event will also be streamed live and recorded. Get the details: go.ufl.edu/2026primary
ALT Join us today at 1:30 p.m. on the UF campus for a nonpartisan Primary Election Candidate Forum featuring local candidates appearing on the 2026 primary ballot. The event will also be streamed live. Details are at https://go.ufl.edu/2026primary
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Hi @GwenGraham we are honoring the wonderful Bob Graham & thinking of you dear friend ❤️
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In a time of deep division, join @UFLaw, @ufhamilton, & the Bob Graham Center for a conversation with former Congressman Ric Keller.
Open to the public; refreshments provided. calendar.ufl.edu/bobgrahamce…
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Applications for the 2026-2027 Askew and Haskell Scholars programs are now open! Solve problems that matter by applying to our funded research programs. To learn more, RSVP for our info session on Feb. 17 at 12 PM in the O'Neill Room at the link: bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu/fund…
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Time is ticking! Applications for the Summer 2026 Washington Internship Program close for priority review this Sunday, so make sure you get your submission in before then. For more information, visit our website and watch the recording of our info session: bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu/univ…
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Missed our talk with @HagarChemali? Check out the recording at the link! piped.video/watch?v=mrZXyRWm…
Thank you to @HagarChemali, our moderator Dr. Jasmine McNealy, and our campus partners @ufhamilton and @UFJSchool for such a great event!🐊
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Starting at 6! Foreign affairs expert @HagarChemali discusses how AI is reshaping national security issues and global power structures in Pugh Hall. Livestream link is available.
go.ufl.edu/chemali
ALT Foreign affairs expert and political satirist Hagar Chemali will discuss how AI is reshaping national security issues and global power structures during a free public lecture TODAY at 6 pm in the Pugh Hall Ocora.
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Join us in congratulating our Spring 2026 Tallahassee Internship Program cohort!🎉In collaboration with @UF_GCR, we paired UF students with State legislative offices, gaining hands-on public service experience!
Read more: bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu/eigh…
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Humanity has cleared land the size of Europe + Asia to grow food—and by 2050, we’ll need even more to feed nearly 10B people.
Join @MikeGrunwald Nov. 14 at noon (Pugh Hall Ocora) to discuss We Are Eating the Earth. Free, w/ parking + livestream: calendar.ufl.edu/event/grunw…
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🎃Happy Halloween, Gators! Early voting for the Nov. 4 special election starts today! Vote Fri–Sun at the Supervisor of Elections Office or Millhopper Branch Library. Early voting isn’t scary—make your voice heard! More info: vote.ufl.edu
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POSTPONED! 🚨
Our events with Hagar Chemali this week have been rescheduled to January 20, 2026. Updates regarding the rescheduled program are forthcoming. Thank you for your understanding!
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UF students, looking for some new classes to fill out your Spring 2026 schedule? Check out our offerings for next semester! From Gulf history, to leadership, to international perspectives, we have something for everyone. Read more at the link! bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu/new-…
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Join us for a lunch talk with Dr. Eryn Jones, Legislative Analyst for the Florida House, and learn how research skills can drive real policy change. See how your degree can lead to impact beyond the classroom. RSVP required for lunch: calendar.ufl.edu/bobgrahamce…
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UF students, get to know Dr. Shalini Vajjhala at her Career Chat tomorrow, Oct.. 21 at noon. Hear about her experience with community-based resilient infrastructure and talk about climate resilience in Gulf communities. Food provided for those who RSVP. calendar.ufl.edu/bobgrahamce…
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Join us tomorrow, Oct. 21 at 5:30 PM in Pugh Hall or via live stream for a talk about planning and building resilient infrastructure for the long term with Dr. Shalini Vajjhala. Free and open to the public. calendar.ufl.edu/bobgrahamce…
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Join us in congratulating our 2025-26 CiviGators!🎉In collaboration with @UF_GCR, we paired UF students with internships in local government/community partners, gaining hands-on public service experience!
Learn more at the link: bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu/cent…
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Join us on Oct. 14 for an info session on the Florida Gubernatorial Fellows program. Ideal for anyone looking to go into state government, the program immerses students in Florida's State Capitol. RSVP for the info session today! calendar.ufl.edu/bobgrahamce…
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Join us on October 14 for Global Film Night as we screen Kedi, a stunning documentary that explores life in Istanbul through its most unexpected storytellers: the city’s cats.🐈
Free entry, pizza, and snacks provided. Discussion following screening. RSVP: calendar.ufl.edu/bobgrahamce…
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