Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere

Assembly for Action is committed to educating and enabling the next generation of leaders at the University of Florida to bridge the gap between student involvement and non – profit needs in Gainesville. This innovative program is the result of a collaborative effort with various student organizations, colleges, and institutions at the University of Florida and across Gainesville culminating in a four day conference. In addition to special lectures in leadership, social entrepreneurship, public speaking, and many other topics, Action Scholars will be paired with a local non – profit that best matches their preferences and work with that non – profit in an organized day of service. After learning about how non – profit function and the challenges they face, students will be tasked with synthesizing the information from the special lectures and experience to help write a proposal. The proposals will be considered by an independent panel of judges with the top students being asked to present. The winning group will receive a $2000 grant in seed money to be used in turning their community project into a reality. For more information, visit the Assembly for Action website.