In response to the ongoing government shutdown, the American University School of Public Affairs opened its doors Friday to federal employees affected by furloughs, offering a full day of free learning and networking opportunities.

The event, part of the school’s “Classes Without Quizzes” initiative, featured more than a dozen sessions covering topics such as leadership during disruption, cybersecurity trends, workplace resilience, career development and even filmmaking.

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