International Speaker Series
The International Speaker Series at UNC Charlotte is a long-standing initiative that offers the campus community an opportunity to hear from internationally renowned experts in various fields. The speakers discuss topics that range from economics, to globalization, to foreign policy. Consequently, attending an International Speaker Series event provides a platform to stay current on pertinent topics. This initiative is a joint effort, co-sponsored by the: Office of International Programs, Department of Global Studies, World Affairs Council of Charlotte, and Atkins Library.
If you plan to attend, please complete the pre-registration form.
Faculty who want to participate are requested to indicate if they are attending with a class and/or need arrangements for an extra credit sign-in sheet at the event’s welcome desk.
Upcoming Event
Luxembourg’s Role in International Affairs, Contributions to Economic Innovation, and Leadership in Sustainability and Financial Services.
Event Date: February 25, 2025
Event Time: 3:30- 5:00 PM
Location: Halton Reading Room, Atkins Library
Come hear Nicole Binter-Bakshian the Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to the United States, provide unique insights into the strong and enduring relationship between Luxembourg and the U.S., highlighting areas of collaboration in diplomacy, trade, and global security.
Past Events
Event Date: November 12, 2024Event Time: 3:30 – 5:00PMLocation: Popp Martin Student Union, Room 261 Join us for a round table discussion with Major Generals Garrett Yee and Shane Buzza where they will discuss what role technology will play in the military’s future. Please RSVP as space is limited for this special event.
Event Date: September 25, 2024Event Time: 3:30 – 5:00PMLocation: Popp Martin Student Union Room 340C Talmage Boston is a well-known figure among leading historians as an author, speaker, and onstage interviewer. His work has been endorsed by David McCullough, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jon Meacham, Douglas Brinkley, Annette-Gordon-Reed, Evan Thomas, and H.W. Brands, as well as […]
Event Date:April 25, 2024 Event Time: 3:00 – 4:30PM Location:Room 113, Cone Center Ambassador Masood Khan is currently serving as Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States. Prior to his appointment in 2022, he was the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir from August 2016 to August 2021. Before becoming the President, Ambassador Khan was the […]