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Since the recent release of ChatGPT, chatbots have taken over the headlines. These AI chatbots can produce eerily human writing and speech, suggesting they are sentient beings. How do they work and how can we — or should we — work with them? What other problems will arise? Join CLAS faculty members for an engaging discussion of how chatbots are already making their presence felt on campus and how higher education may evolve alongside our robot friends.

The France-Florida Institute is delighted to welcome Dr. Ron Popenhagen to the University of Florida on February 10, 2023 at 3 p.m. in Library East (Smathers) Room 100 for a presentation “Masquerade as Theatre in Francophonie: Africa, the Caribbean and France” as a part of the 2022-2023 FFRI Theater Revival/Le renouveau théâtral project.

A panel of four distinguished community leaders will discuss the issues the University of Florida has caused within Gainesville’s Black community. They will discuss violence, housing and property ownership, income and labor, health care, and educational disparities, among others. Following the presentation, guests will have the chance to discuss solutions and initiate collaboration. Dinner and refreshments will be served.

The Samuel Proctor Oral History Program presents a book reading of Stayed on Freedom: The Long History of Black Power Through One Family’s Journey by author Dan Berger, followed by a response by civil and human rights activist Dr. Zoharah Simmons.

This event will be held both virtually on Zoom and in-person in Pugh Hall 210 in conjunction with our workshop 'New Direction in the Study of Islam in South Asia'. Dr. Zaman will talk about how some South Asian Muslim thinkers have conceptualized some core Islamic rituals between the 18th and the 20th centuries.

Russia's largescale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has changed the geo-political landscape in the transatlantic community in a way not seen since World War II. What does this all mean for the future of the transatlantic community?

Join the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program for two days of celebration and entertainment at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. This event will honor all students who attended Lincoln High School by extending them an honorary membership into the graduating class of 1965.

The search committee for the next Director of the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere invites all UF faculty, staff, students, and community members to attend public presentations by two candidates: Dr. Jaime Ahlberg (Philosophy) and Dr. Fiona McLaughlin (Linguistics).

The search committee for the next Director of the Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere invites all UF faculty, staff, students, and community members to attend public presentations by two candidates: Dr. Jaime Ahlberg (Philosophy) and Dr. Fiona McLaughlin (Linguistics).

Dr. Rebekah Cordova, an education specialist, will talk about creating new lesson plans on African American history for K-12 classrooms, by utilizing the oral histories captured by the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program (SPOHP). This event is a collaborative initiative with the Department of Linguistics, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Bob Graham Center for Public Service will host the 2023 Joan S. Forrest Women in Leadership Forum.

In this hybrid (in-person + virtual) presentation, Dr. Blanche Verlie discusses some key findings and concepts from her 2022 book "Learning to Live with Climate Change: From Anxiety to Transformation."

A panel of four distinguished spring activists and scientists will present their perspectives on how to evaluate the health of Florida springs. Topics that will be discussed include increasing nitrogen levels, the role of dissolved oxygen, and the change in flow rates in the springs.

Have you ever thought about running for public office?

According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 1 in 10 voters in the upcoming election are Gen Z. With more and more Gen Z voters joining the electorate, how can young people get involved in government beyond voting?

"The Life of Oscar Mack" aims to reveal the truth and bring closure to everyone affected by this story of bravery and resilience. Descendants of Oscar Mack will be in attendance and will discuss his legacy and the importance of the film.

Featuring three short scholarly presentations in honor of Bud Shorstein.