Community Events
Community Events
Digital and Lifelong Learning will showcase the research, discoveries, and ideas of UNC-CH faculty with free, in-person events open to the public of all ages at The Friday Conference Center. Whether you’re an avid knowledge-seeker expanding your horizons or a curious young learner, we’re here to highlight the diverse and creative activities happening right in our local area. We hope you’ll join us in nurturing the bond between Carolina and the local community.
Upcoming Events:
Past Events:
Italian Food, Culture, and Health
Thursday, November 14 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Learn how Italy’s rich culinary traditions and the Mediterranean Diet contribute to health and longevity. This session will explore the impact of Italian food culture on public health and discuss the challenges posed by climate change on food production
Learn more about Italian Food, Culture, and Health.
Supporting North Carolina’s Caregivers: Insights, Initiatives, and Future Directions
Erin Kent, Associate Professor, and Associate Chair for Research in Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health
Thursday, October 24 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Learn how caregiving is a significant public health issue affecting millions. This session will explore caregivers’ experiences in North Carolina, based on a listening session study and research on caregiving for adults and individuals with disabilities.
Beyond Spring Cleaning: Confronting the Strange Magic of Personal Possessions
Julia Ridley Smith, Lecturer, Creative Writing Program, Department of English & Comparative Literature
Tuesday, May 21 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Explore the intersection of material culture and identity with a thoughtful journey of possessions, grief, and joy.
Learn more about Beyond Spring Cleaning: Confronting the Strange Magic of Personal Possessions.
Healthy Eating and Sustainable Diets
Dr. Lindsey Smith Taillie, Associate Professor, Nutrition, Gillings School of Global Public Health
Thursday, March 28 | 6:00 – 7:30PM
Everybody eats… but how do we eat in a way that tastes good, keeps us healthy, and helps protect the planet?
Learn more about Healthy Eating and Sustainable Diets.
Race, Basketball, and the American Dream 
Matt Andrews, Associate Professor, Department of History
Tuesday, September 26th | 6 – 7:30PM
Basketball is not just a game—it is part of the larger story of civil rights and racial politics…
Learn more about Race, Basketball, and the American Dream.
From Trash to Treasure: Plastics and Sustainability
Frank Leibfarth, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Thursday, October 19th, 2023 | 6 – 7:30PM
By the year 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish…
Learn more about From Trash to Treasure: Plastics and Sustainability.