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:March 1, 2018 – 3:30 PM to March 2, 2018 – 4:59 PM Location:Popp Martin Student Union, Movie Theater Former CIA Director John O. Brennan is currently a Distinguished Fellow for Global Security at the Center on National Security at Fordham Law School, a Distinguished Non-Resident Scholar at the University of Texas at Austin, […]
Event Date:February 15, 2018 – 3:30 PM to February 16, 2018 – 4:59 PM Location:Popp Martin Student Union, Movie Theater Hilarie Bass, President of the American Bar Association, Co-President of the International Law firm, Greenberg Traurig, and prolific attorney with a highly successful 30-plus year career and is one of the most recognized female attorneys […]
Event Date:January 25, 2018 – 3:30 PM to January 26, 2018 – 4:59 PM Location:James H. Barnhardt Student Activity Center, Third floor- Salon D Honorable Andrew Leslie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Canada), has enjoyed a decorated 35-year career with the Canadian Armed Forces including a variety of command and staff positions […]