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The Beauty of Chinese Characters: A Lecture on Chinese Culture

Event Date:November 16, 2020 – 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Recognized as one of the most difficult languages to learn in the world, the challenge and beauty of the Chinese language lies in its unique written system of Chinese characters. Dr. Ji’e Zheng, Adjunct Professor in the UNC Charlotte Confucius Institute, will compare Chinese and […]

International Graduate School Workshop

Event Date:October 15, 2020 – 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM The Young Professionals of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and the Office of International Programs cordially invite you to join us on October 15th from 3:00pm – 4:15pm for the International Graduate School Workshop. Four distinguished panelists will discuss how to pick a graduate […]

Cancellation: International Festival

Event Date:October 3, 2020 – 10:00 AM to October 4, 2020 – 5:59 PM Cancellation of the International Festival 2020 After much deliberation and consultation with the University administration, the Office of International Programs regrets to inform you that we will be canceling the International Festival for Fall 2020 in the interest of the health […]

Virtual International Career Panel

Event Date:April 21, 2020 – 5:30 PM to April 22, 2020 – 6:59 PM The Office of International Programs in collaboration with the University Career Center and the World Affairs Council of Charlotte present a virtual International Career Panel. The International Career Panel provides an opportunity to network and hear several early-career professionals discuss the […]

POSTPONED: Country Culture Workshop

Event Date:April 17, 2020 – 10:00 AM to April 18, 2020 – 1:59 PM In light of the directive from UNC Charlotte to limit social distancing as much as possible due to the global health crisis, we will be postpoining the Country Culture Workshop on Iran. Please visit the Country Culture Workshop website for updates […]

Canceled: Democracy In Congo

Event Date:March 19, 2020 – 4:00 PM to March 20, 2020 – 5:59 PM Location:Popp Martin Student Union, 340 GH As a prominent political leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mr. Martin Fayulu is widely believed to have won the December 2018 presidential election. Instead, Felix Tshisekedi was announced as the winner. Mr. Fayulu […]

Canceled: International Women’s Day Celebration

Event Date:March 18, 2020 – 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM Location:Popp Martin Student Union, 340 Rooms G-I Dear Supporters of International Women’s Day at UNC Charlotte, It is with much regret that we are canceling the International Women’s Day Celebration event scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th. The university has recommended that all large events be […]

Great Decisions Lecture Series: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

Event Date:February 26, 2020 – 6:30 PM to February 27, 2020 – 7:59 PM Location:International House- 1817 Central Ave #215, Charlotte, NC 28205 Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Dr. John Cox, Associate Professor of Global Studies and History, Director of Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Studies, UNC Charlotte The Office of International Programs at UNC […]

International Speaker Series: Lieutenant General Michael K. Nagata- Former Director at the National Counter-Terrorism Center

Event Date:February 26, 2020 – 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Location:CHHS 281 Lieutenant General Michael K. Nagata, a native of Virginia, graduated from Georgia State University and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in 1982. He initially served as a Platoon Leader in the 2nd Infantry Division before volunteering for the Army Special Forces in […]

Great Decisions Lecture Series: China’s Road into Latin America

Event Date:February 19, 2020 – 6:30 PM to February 20, 2020 – 7:59 PM Location:UNC Charlotte Center City Building, 320 E. 9th Street. China’s Road into Latin America Dr. Gregory Weeks, Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, UNC Charlotte The Office of International Programs at UNC Charlotte, in collaboration with Charlotte Country Day […]