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 18, 2017 – 3:30 PM to January 19, 2017 – 4:59 PM Location:Student Union Theater International Speaker Series: Political Challenges and Opportunities in the Middle East Join us in welcoming Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering and Dr. Jim Walsh for the first panel-style installment of the International Speaker Series. Ambassador Pickering holds the rank […]
Event Date:December 1, 2016 – 3:00 PM to December 2, 2016 – 4:59 PM Location:Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room Having served at the highest levels of the Federal Government, in Congress and as the 24th U.S Secretary of Defense, Secretary Hagel will share his perspectives on current and past U.S. foreign policy, the direction of […]
Event Date:October 18, 2016 – 3:30 PM to October 19, 2016 – 4:59 PM Location:Atkins Library, Halton Reading Room Talmage Boston is an expert lawyer, historian, and author who has written numerous legal and history texts, including his newest book, Cross-Examining History: A Lawyer Gets Answers From the Experts About Our Presidents. In his presentation, […]