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: Charlotte Global, 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
The Future of International Education: Virtualizing the World by Dr. Tomislav z. LonginoviĆ
Event Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Event Time: 2:00-3:00 PM
Location: Popp Martin Student Union Room 262
Join Charlotte Global during International Education Week for a thought-provoking talk by Dr. Tomislav Z. Longinović, a renowned scholar and award-winning author.
In his talk, “The Future of International Education: Virtualizing the World – Teaching Istria (Croatia) to Americans: Notes from an Emeritus Professor” he will explore how technology, AI, and digital learning are reshaping cross-cultural exchange, redefining global citizenship, and expanding access to education beyond borders.
Dr. Longinović is one of today’s most compelling voices in global education and cultural studies. He holds degrees in Clinical Psychology, Creative Writing, and Comparative Literature from the University of Belgrade and the University of Iowa, and served as a Professor at the
University of Wisconsin–Madison and a Visiting Professor at Harvard. Don’t miss this opportunity to examine language and cultural transformation in a rapidly globalizing world.
Past Events
Event Date:January 27, 2014 – 3:30 PM to January 28, 2014 – 4:59 PM Location:College of Health and Human Services room 128 The spring installments of the 6th Annual International Speaker Series begin with Manuel Sager, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States. Ambassador Sager will Swiss-U.S. relations in the context of global challenge with […]
Event Date:November 11, 2013 – 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM Location:Harris Alumni Center, Allen Tate Great Hall Monday, November 11 Science and Technology in São Paulo, Brazil Time: 9:30-10:45am Dr. Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz, Scientific Director of the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) Harris Alumni Center, Allen Tate Great hall As Scientific Director at […]
Event Date:October 17, 2013 – 3:30 PM to October 18, 2013 – 4:59 PM Location:CHHS 128 As part of the 2013-2014 International Speaker Series, author Diana Untermeyer will share her experiences living in Doha, Qatar from 2004-2007 while her husband Chase Untermeyer served as U.S. ambassador. **** Faculty are encouraged to reserve space to attend […]