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The Big Event is a nationwide service movement that was brought to UF for the first time in 2017. Each year we are hoping to make The Big Event even bigger

The Big Event is a nationwide service movement that was brought to UF for the first time in April of 2017. The Big Event is essentially a new, citywide service day planned and run by University of Florida students. The day is kicked off with an opening ceremony and followed by UF students performing three to four hour service projects across Gainesville - all “For The Gator Good!"

There are four

main goals of The Big Event:

1. Build a better Gainesville through creating stronger bonds between University of Florida students and faculty with all parts of Gainesville.

2. Revolutionize the term “community service” to represent giving back to not just one aspect of the community, but the entire community.

3. Physically build a safer, more beautiful and ultimately better community through various projects around Gainesville.

4. Give students the opportunity to show their appreciation for the City of Gainesville and all the support it shows the University of Florida.

06/30/2023

Applications for our Executive Board are open now until July 14th at 11:59pm! Check out the link in our bio for the application and DM us with any questions you may have. Apply today to make a this year 🐊

Vice Chair Positions include:
- Chief of Staff
- Vice Chair of Finance
- Vice Chair of Operations
- Vice Chair of Projects
- Vice Chair of Public Relations
- Vice Chair of Recruitment
- Vice Chair of Sponsorships

08/18/2022

Apply for a director position today!! If you have any questions, please feel free to DM us 🐊 Applications will close TOMORROW 🥳

08/02/2022

Congratulations to the 2023 Executive Board of the Big Event! 💙🫶🧡👏

11/17/2021

Welcome to our 2021-2022 staff! 🤝

03/16/2021

Happy ! Meet Lauren Bonet! Lauren is a first-year Public Relations major from Miami, FL. She currently serves as an Assistant Director for the External team.

“When I first joined The Big Event team, I didn’t really know anyone, but this organization has connected me with some of the coolest people on campus and helped me make some really amazing friends along the way! I can’t wait for The Big Event on March 20th and for the future of this organization. I think that there’s so many things we can do to help make an impact in the Gainesville community!”

03/11/2021

A Big Day for the Big Event! Today, Chairman Zachary Perez, Internal Vice Chair David Portner and External Assistant Director Lauren Bonet met with Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe in preparation for our event next week!

03/03/2021

This week’s BIG Staff Shoutout is Cason Schneider! Cason is from Jacksonville, Florida, and plans to graduate in 2023 with a degree in Business Management. He is currently a Director for our Finance team.
“I came to UF looking for an organization that would impact the local community of Gainesville. I had never heard of The Big Event, however, a friend told me I should check it out. What I found is an organization that was doing BIG things in order to positively influence the lives of many. We have the opportunity to impact real people in real day-to-day life which is an amazing privilege when you consider what that means to those you help.”

02/16/2021

Happy Big Week Edition! Meet our Chairman, Zachary Perez! Zach is from Wellington, FL, and plans to graduate in 2022 with a degree in Political Campaigning. One of Zach’s favorite memories from TBE was cleaning up a mental health facility and seeing first-hand the tangible impact he could make in the Gainesville community.

“The friendships I have made within TBE will last me a lifetime. I am blessed to have worked with some of the best UF has to offer throughout my time in this organization. I just want to say thank you to Ronnie, Joe, Reis, Marcello, and everyone else who has helped me get to this position within TBE.”

02/12/2021

We are excited to announce the 2021 Big Event will be happening in person! We are working carefully to ensure a safe and fun day of giving back to the Gainesville community. Stay tuned for more updates about the event as we get closer!

Address

686 Museum Road
Gainesville, FL
32611

Telephone

+13523921665

Website

https://sg.ufl.edu/get-involved/

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