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, 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.
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Past Events
Event Date:January 18, 2018 – 3:30 PM to January 19, 2018 – 4:59 PM Location:Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room ** Please note*** The International Speaker Series lecture featuring Ambassador Ryan Crocker has been canceled due to the worsening weather conditions on the UNC Charlotte campus. Please note that a decision about UNC Charlotte classes and […]
Event Date:September 21, 2017 – 3:30 PM to September 22, 2017 – 4:59 PM Location:Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room Bernard L. Weinstein is Associate Director of the Maguire Energy Institute and an Adjunct Professor of Business Economics in the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. From 1989 to 2009 he was […]
Event Date:August 31, 2017 – 3:30 PM to September 1, 2017 – 4:59 PM Location:Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room Aung Lynn was appointed on July 18, 2016, as the ambassador to the United States from Myanmar. It’s the first time in more than 50 years that a career member of the Foreign Ministry has held […]