Gator Coalition for Civic Engagement

02/24/2015

No matter what party or who you support, exercise your right and vote today in your student election!

01/28/2015

We are officially up and running! Contact our new President Kedrick Mir for any sort of updates and involvement as well! We hope to get you as involved as possible in Civic Engagement in Gainesville and the state of Florida!

12/25/2014

On behalf of Gator Coalition, Happy Holidays and we wish you a safe and wonderful holiday to you all!

12/03/2014

If you see something that just seems not normal tell someone. From UF: Early this morning, a timely warning text message was issued by University Police regarding threats made against UF on social media. Social media messages were received from 15 separate account holders from throughout the US and all arrived at the same time. At least one other university experienced something similar and the social media threats were determined to be a hoax. We believe the threat against UF is likely a hoax as well. However, since your student’s safety is always our number one priority, additional precautions have been taken including the timely warning and additional police presence and patrols.
Please help us share the following message with your students
• The University Police and the FBI are investigating.
• Patrols and police visibility have been increased on campus.
• Students who feel they need support may use a variety of resources: U Matter We Care ([email protected] (answered 7 days a week) or 352-392-1261), the Counseling and Wellness Center (352-392-1575, phone answered 24/7), or for those who live in campus housing- their housing staff. Families may contact U Matter with questions or concerns.
• Classes are not cancelled except in cases of significant emergency. Unfortunately, hoaxes are common so reacting in such a vast and negatively impactful way to threats that are determined by law enforcement to be a low risk is not a viable option.
• Safety remains our number one priority. If the risk increases in any way, additional action will be taken and additional communication will go out.
• Students should follow their regular schedule but ask for assistance if necessary.
• Everyone at UF can help each other by being alert to surroundings and contacting University Police if something makes them concerned or suspicious- 352-392-1111 or 9-1-1. See something, say something.
• Information about the timely warning is available by calling 1-866-UF FACTS.

11/27/2014

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Stay safe and enjoy the holiday!

11/25/2014

On behalf of Gator Coalition for Civic Engagement, we want to wish everyone a happy and wonderful Thanksgiving. We wish everyone a safe and lovely holiday for all. Take care!

11/20/2014

Republican, Democrat, Third Party or any party, today we come together united to show support for the family and friends affected by the awful tragedy at Florida State University. Our hearts go out to each and every person affected. Stay Strong and

11/12/2014

We hope everyone goes out and DONATES blood this week for a wonderful cause!

11/12/2014

Gators Coalition would like to invite everyone to the Bob Graham Center for Public Service this Friday, November 14th, for a wonderful event from 8:00am-5:00pm relating to trauma and neuroscience research!

http://www.bobgrahamcenter.ufl.edu/event/seeds-violence-toxic-stress-developing-brain

When an individual experiences trauma, it impacts every area of functioning — physical, mental, behavioral, social, and spiritual. Addressing trauma, especially in young children, will help to improve the long-term safety and well-being of a community. The Bob Graham Center for Public Service, the U…

11/05/2014

Congratulations to everyone who decided to go out and VOTE today and make a difference!

11/04/2014

http://www.chci.org/internships/

An awesome opportunity for Civic Engagement!

“This week I had the pleasure of volunteering at a local non-profit organization called Suite for Change. Suite for Change provides homeless women a chance to look their best during an interview by providing them with sets of donated business outfits. By volunteering and collecting th…

11/04/2014

Today is the day! Take your right and no matter WHO or WHAT you vote for, just take the opportunity you have and VOTE VOTE VOTE!