The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications is offering a lineup of free and low-cost classes on topics such as writing about personal milestones, making sense of Substack, learning how to make use of AI, and First Amendment rights around protest and assembly.
Classes begin September 17.
Pre-registration is required, and class sizes are limited
FREE IN-PERSON CLASSES
Turning Points: Writing about milestones and how they shape our lives
Four Wednesdays: September 17 and 24, October 1 and 8 | 6-7:30 p.m.| Free
Explore and write about defining life moments through essays, fiction, or poetry. Great for new and experienced writers alike with instructor Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett.
Getting Started With Substack
Two Wednesdays: September 17 and 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Free
Learn how to use Substack to share your writing, grow an audience, and create interactive blog posts using simple, free tools with Instructor Zac Little.
New Hampshire Politics: The State Sport
Wednesday, September 17 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Free
Explore NH’s special role in presidential elections, polling trends, and grassroots politics and why civic engagement matters with Instructors Andrew Smith and Josh McElveen.
AI Essentials for Small Biz & Nonprofits: Work Smarter, Connect Better
Four Thursdays: September 18 and 25, October 2 and 9 | 5:30-7 p.m.| Free
Use AI like ChatGPT to write faster, boost outreach, save time and streamline tasks. No tech skills needed. Ideal for nonprofits and small businesses with Instructor Gail Zona.
FREE ONLINE CLASSES
How to Become a Local Government Watchdog
Two Thursdays: September 18 and 25 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Free
Learn to track issues you care about, access information, get involved locally, build networks, and learn how to influence change through civic engagement with Instructor Miranda Spivack.
Marches and Media: First Amendment Freedoms in Action
Thursday, October 9 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Free
Understand your First Amendment rights at protests, what you can record, and how laws impact speech, press, and assembly in real-life events with Attorney Kathleen Sullivan.
PRO SERIES
For those looking to deepen their professional skills, the Loeb School offers the following Pro Series options providing in-depth, in-person training at an affordable price.
Lights, Camera, Scroll: Creating Video Content That Connects
In person | Four Wednesdays: September 17 and 24, October 1 and 8 | 6-7:30 p.m.| $39
Learn to create short- and long-form video that boosts engagement, builds trust, and works with your brand across YouTube, Instagram & more with Instructor Victoria Carrington Chavez.
Public Relations Workshop, sponsored by the Yankee Chapter of PRSA
In person |Friday, November 14 | 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon | $59 (includes light breakfast)
Build PR skills in this half-day workshop covering strategy, crisis communications, media relations, and internal/external best practices in this half-day workshop with Instructor Robin Schell.
In-person classes are at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College, 5 St. Anselm Drive, Manchester (GPS address). Email loebschool@loebschool.org with any questions.
The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications, Inc. is a nonprofit with a mission to promote and defend the First Amendment and fosters interest, integrity and excellence in journalism and other forms of communication by educating students of various backgrounds and providing them with the tools and knowledge to improve their skills. Learn more about the School and register for classes at loebschool.org.
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