Israeli ex-leader facing conviction cancels UF Accent visit
(04/01/14 1:04am)
Now facing a bribery conviction, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert canceled his appearance for Accent Speaker’s Bureau next week.
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Jonah Peretti, BuzzFeed creator, tells UF the secret to going viral
(03/21/14 1:19am)
With cute dog pictures galore, BuzzFeed’s creator Jonah Peretti brought his website’s signature charm to UF Thursday night.
Quiz: Which Florida School Will Soon Host BuzzFeed’s CEO?
(02/27/14 12:01am)
The man behind the site that crowds Facebook feeds with whimsical quizzes and listicles is coming to UF.
Common tells UF students about hard work, ways to success
(02/14/14 1:02am)
Greatness is not a common path. Actor, singer and musician Common told UF students Thursday night that he had to work hard to attain his success.
Common
(02/14/14 12:54am)
Rapper, actor and writer Common spoke and performed for UF students Thursday evening at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The event was put on by Accent Speaker’s Bureau and co-sponsored by Black History Month.
Common to speak, perform Thursday at Phillips Center
(02/10/14 12:38am)
UF students will soon have an uncommon opportunity.
Bill Nye
(11/22/13 1:01am)
The Accent Speakers Bureau hosted Bill Nye at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in 2013. Nye spoke to a full house about sundials and outer space.
Bill Nye tells science guys (and girls) to change world
(11/22/13 1:00am)
When about 1,800 Gators walked into the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, they had no idea they would be getting a show from both Bill Nye and Neil DeGrasse Tyson.
Bill Nye
(11/21/13 12:38am)
People brave the rain Wednesday morning and wait in line around the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to get tickets for Bill Nye’s event tonight, hosted by the Accent Speaker’s Bureau.
Bill Nye rules, lines drool: Tickets gone
(11/21/13 12:36am)
Bill Nye tickets are bye-bye.
Gilligan
(11/13/13 1:34am)
UF master lecturer Mike Foley interviews Vince Gilligan, the creator of AMC’s hit series “Breaking Bad,” at an event hosted by Accent Speaker’s Bureau at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday evening.
‘Breaking Bad’ creator talks chemistry, creativity behind the show
(11/13/13 1:33am)
Vince Gilligan, creator of the hit television series “Breaking Bad,” said he never took chemistry in high school — but that didn’t stop him from creating meth-dealing chemistry teacher Walter White.
Better call Vince: Accent to break bad with creator Gilligan
(11/01/13 12:08am)
Get the RVs and chemistry equipment ready, UF students — Vince Gilligan, the creator of the award-winning television series “Breaking Bad,” is coming to campus.
Don’t blame Student Body for corruption in SG
(10/29/13 11:27pm)
Here’s a story with a strange ending: There was once a student at UF who became involved with campus politics. As the liaison between the majority party and the fraternities, she sent an email ensuring the frat boys don’t forget to lend their support.
Consider the following: Bill Nye the Science Guy to speak at UF
(10/25/13 1:37am)
’90s kids, get ready — Bill Nye the Science Guy is coming to Gainesville. Accent Speaker’s Bureau paid the renowned educational television star $40,000 to speak at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 21.
Wednesday columnist’s complaints unjustified
(10/25/13 12:17am)
I’m not quite sure I understand the author’s beef with Accent Speaker’s Bureau.
Zulkar Khan’s column on Accent Speaker’s Bureau corruption
(10/25/13 12:13am)
I am grateful to be part of an institution where students question apparent corruption and cronyism in organizations intended to represent them.
Accent is rife with corruption
(10/22/13 11:25pm)
A strange set of events unfolded last week. In just hours, all 1,700 tickets were taken. The next day, an eager audience packed the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts to listen to the words of a frail 84-year-old speaker. Who was this old geezer?
After booking issues, Noam Chomsky confirmed to speak at Phillips Center on Tuesday
(10/13/13 11:53pm)
Chomsky is coming.
Former national security adviser spoke about role in Obama Administration
(09/27/13 1:16am)
Tom Donilon, former national security adviser to President Barack Obama, spoke Thursday night at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
