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Community Programs – Fall 2023

Community Programs – Fall 2023

This fall, join Digital and Lifelong Learning as we showcase the research, discoveries, and ideas of UNC faculty. Whether you’re an avid knowledge-seeker expanding your horizons or a curious young learner, we’re here to showcase 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.

All events are free and open to the public of all ages. Registration is not required, but is strongly encouraged. <

 

From Trash to Treasure: Plastics and SustainabilityA large, boat sized clear plastic bottle floats at the surface of the water. Underwater, more empty plastic bottles can be seen piling up.

Frank Leibfarth, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Thursday, October 19th, 6 – 7:30PM – Registration strongly encouraged.

By the year 2050, there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish…

 

Learn more and register for From Trash to Treasure: Plastics and Sustainability.

 

 

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Race, Basketball, and the American Dream Two arms, one African American and one white, reach up towards an orange basketball during a tip-off.

Matt Andrews, Associate Professor, Department of History
Tuesday, September 26th, 6 – 7:30PM – Registration strongly encouraged.

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.