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Conference Center

Carolina's premier continuing
education conference facility! More…

Selected events this week: NC REAL Institute, Ipas Public Health, Cognitive Interviewing, Compliance Strategies for Non-Point and Point Source Nutrient TMDLS.

Credit Programs for Part-time Students

UNC-Chapel Hill offers distance education courses (self-paced and semester-based) and access to campus courses for part-time students. The Friday Center offers online classes, correspondence courses, and evening classes—all designed to serve the needs of nontraditional students. More…

Professional Development and Enrichment Programs

Offering noncredit seminars and workshops for professional education and a stimulating selection of enrichment courses taught by outstanding UNC-Chapel Hill faculty, staff, and alumni, the Friday Center is truly the “citizen’s classroom.” More…

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Spotlight: Applied Improv: Creativity and Communication

Learn to use the principles and techniques of improvisational theater to improve creativity and communication skills in your daily life. In a safe and playful environment, you will explore your talents, overcome barriers to dynamic communication, and learn to fully engage in the creative process. This is one of many courses in this spring’s Community Classroom Series. Other topics include photography, gardening, writing, history, public speaking, and more…