Monday, November 18 – Friday, November 22, 2024
Daily Event
Where in the World Trivia
PMSU Rotunda | Monday, November 18 – Friday,November 22, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Satisfy your sweet tooth and test your brain—swing by the PMSU rotunda for some world trivia and geography fun!
Monday | November 18
“Say My Name, Say My Name” in a Different
Language
PMSU Rotunda | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Also on Tuesday)
Join the Office of International Programs (OIP) for an event that is back by popular demand! The UNC Charlotte campus community is invited to learn how to write their name in a different language. Although Latin is the world’s predominant writing system, hundreds of scripts are used across the globe. UNC Charlotte’s international students hail from over 100 countries, and several of our international student polyglots will be volunteering their time to transcribe your name. If getting your name translated is not enough, OIP isexcited to offer keepsake pins with your name written on it.
Phi Beta Delta Global Perspective Series
CHHS 207 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Venice has battled rising water levels since the fifth century. Today, the water seems to be winning. Danica Cunico Dal Pra, teaching professor in Italian and coordinator and advisor of the Italian Program and Film Studies, will speak on “Venice is a Fish: Celebration of the Sole Stretched out Against the Deep.” Natural and man-made factors cause Venice to flood, a phenomenon called the acqua alta. Also, the diverse secular culture of Venice is metaphorically sinking: this presentation analyzes the cultural and social decline of the Serenissima, and Her potential Rebirth. This presentation illustrates how such a topic can be incorporated into teaching language, culture or global theme courses.
UNC Charlotte's award-winning Phi Beta Delta - International Honor Society is part of a worldwide network of individuals and institutions committed to promoting international education.
Education Abroad Faculty-Led Program Development Workshop
CHHS 294 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
UNC Charlotte Education Abroad (EA) holds informational workshops each semester for UNC Charlotte faculty members interested in learning how to develop a short-term study abroad program. This session covers faculty and EA responsibilities, program considerations, program design (i.e. academics, itinerary, budgets) and the proposal process. Please join us to learn more about leading a group of students abroad.
Global Virtual Live
CHHS 207 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Each year a competitive application process identifies a UNC Charlotte faculty member to serve as a resident director for the program in London. Meet the current resident director, Dr. Nicole Peterson from the Anthropology department as she livestreams from the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. She will be joined by alumni of the program as well as students currently studying abroad at Kingston University. This is a great opportunity to learn about studying abroad in the U.K. or life in Kingston.
Global Engagement Scholars Program (GESP) Information Session
CHHS 207 | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The GESP assists you in gaining global competencies necessary for employment in today’s interconnected world. This session will cover the requirements of this microcredential program, including the digital badge awarded upon completion.
Global Engagement Scholars Programs (GESP) Social
207 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Open to current GESP students only)
Monday | November 18
International Student Job Search Panel
Lucas Room, Cone Center | 5 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
This panel presentation touches upon the intricacies of job seeking as an international student. The panel features an international student alumni, a current F1 visa student employed in Curricular Practical Training (CPT), immigration attorney William Hummel, an F1 friendly employer and a representative from the International Student and Scholar Office. Panelists will discuss CPT and Optional Practical Training (OPT) as they integrate into internship/job search within the United States. The panel will be moderated by Jill S. Huerta, assistant dean and director of the Reynolds Center for Graduate Life and Learning.
Carving the Divine by Yujiro Seki Film Screening
PMSU Student Theater | 5:30 P.M. – 9 P.M.
Before the film screening, the Nihon Club and the Japanese Studies Program will hold the Dogwood Medal Award ceremony for students who have studied abroad while majoring or minoring in fields outside of Japanese studies. Additionally, a Professor of Religious Studies will provide a brief explanation of Buddhism. Following this, we will watch the film Carving The Divine by Yujiro Seki, with a potential interview featuring the film’s director.
Samba Dance Class
Robinson Hall 118 | 7 P.M. – 8:15 P.M.
Join us for an engaging, open-level samba dance class in celebration of International Education Week. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural traditions of Brazil, particularly samba, a dance deeply rooted in African Brazilian heritage. Led by skilled instructor Angelica Milner, this class will explore the rhythm, movement, and cultural significance of samba, promoting both cultural pride and cross-cultural understanding. This workshop is an open to the entire UNC Charlotte campus community.
Tuesday | November 19
“Say My Name, Say My Name” in a Different Language
PMSU Rotunda | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join the Office of International Programs (OIP) for an event that is back by popular demand! The UNC Charlotte campus community is invited to learn how to write their name in a different language. Although Latin is the world’s predominant writing system, hundreds of scripts are used across the globe. UNC Charlotte’s international students hail from over 100 countries, and several of our international student polyglots will be volunteering their time to transcribe your name. If getting your name translated is not enough, OIP isexcited to offer keepsake pins with your name written on it.
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Faculty Lunch
CHHS 207 | 11:45 P.M. – 1 P.M. | Registration Required
The Office of International Programs cordially invites faculty members interested in applying to be Fulbright Scholars to a hybrid presentation on Charlotte’s Academic Affairs’ policies surrounding the Fulbright US Scholar program. Joël Gallegos, Associate Provost for International Programs and Fulbright campus liaison, will preside at the luncheon presentation. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in Q & A with some of Charlotte’s faculty Fulbrighters for more insight into their experiences.
RSVP by Friday, November 15.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Info Session
CHHS 222 | 2 P.M. - 3 P.M.
This session will outline the steps of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant application process. Attendees will learn about the types of Fulbright grants within the Student Program, strategies for preparing their application essays, ways to obtain effective letters of reference, and how to avoid many common pitfalls in the Fulbright process.
International Song Mini Concert
EPIC Atrium | 2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Organized by professors from three different disciplines- Ginger Wyrick, Dr. Yongling Gorke and Shenen Chen- this concert offers students a unique opportunity to explore new languages and cultures. Attendees will get to hear students perform songs in Italian, German, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, and Italian.
Moroccan Tea Ceremony
CHHS 278 | 3 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Enjoy Moroccan mint tea and other traditional tea time favorites as you learn more about the culinary traditions of Al Maghrib Al-Aqsa, “the land of the setting sun.”
TEDxCraver Road Countdown
Atkins Library Room 143 | 4:30 P.M. - 6 P.M.
The TedxCraverRoad Countdown takes a global perspective on local actions by examining the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This event will explore how local actions can contribute to global solutions to critical issues facing our planet, from climate change and poverty to inequality and environmental degradation.
Welcome to Venice: Over-Tourism and Sustainability - Film Screening
Mebane Hall 010 | 5 P.M. – 7 P.M.
The UNC Charlotte Italian Club and Italian language program is screening Welcome to Venice, to showcase how sustainability is necessary to preserve the environment for the next generations. The film discusses how over-tourism is causing negative effects on the environment, local communities, and the experience of visitors.
Wednesday | November 20
Study Abroad Ambassador IEW Tabling
PMSU Rotunda | 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Interested in studying abroad? Stop by to hear from study abroad alumni about their experiences and all the programs we offer here at UNC Charlotte.
Moving Histories: From a Practitioner’s Closet
Robinson 308 | 2:30 P.M. – 3:45 P.M.
Join renowned dance practitioner Martha Connorton for an enlightening dance history seminar. Explore the Italian, French, and Russian roots of Western Concert Dance through a unique blend of lecture and performance.
International Education Celebration and Visiting Scholars Reception
By Invitation Only | 4 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
Annually as part of International Education Week, the Office of International Programs honors faculty, staff and students who contribute to our global community. This celebration and awards presentation as a way of recognizing and thanking our engaged campus partners. Contact globaleducation@charlotte.edu for more information on eligibility to attend and how to get involved.
Traditional Chinese Painting Workshop
CHHS 145 | 5:30 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture through the lens of painting. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn about the importance and significance of different styles and different periods in the history of Chinese painting. This event will give students the opportunity to connect and enrich their familiarity with Chinese culture.
International Karaoke Night
McKnight Hall | 6 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Come celebrate diversity through song! Sing along to international hits and experience the power of music to connect cultures. Our global songbook will inspire you to explore new musical horizons.
Capoeira Workshop
Robinson Hall 118 | 7 P.M. - 8:15 P.M.
We invite you to a special capoeira workshop on Wednesday, November 20th, during the African-Brazilian dance course, open to the entire UNC Charlotte campus community. Led by O’Brien Notes, a skilled capoeira instructor, this workshop will explore the dynamic Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends music, dance, and acrobatics, fostering both physical movement and cultural education. Participants will learn the history and philosophy behind capoeira, which was developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil as a form of resistance and cultural preservation.
Significantly, this event coincides with Brazil’s Cultural Consciousness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra), a national holiday celebrating Afro-Brazilian heritage and resistance to racial oppression.
Thursday | November 21
The English Language Training Institute Cultural Showcase
CHHS 284, 278, and 280 | 10:30 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Broaden your horizons and connect with people from around the world. This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about different cultures and develop intercultural competence from interacting with our English language learners from around the world.
Career Meet Up: Leveraging Your Study Abroad Experience for Your Career Brand
Zoom | 2:30 P.M. - 3:15 P.M.
Just got back from a semester abroad? Thinking about studying abroad? Come learn how to leverage your study abroad experience on resumes, in interviews, and in building your network. Discover how to capitalize on your intercultural skills, language abilities, and global perspective to stand out in the job market.
Phi Beta Delta Induction Ceremony and Reception
*By Invitation Only | 5 PM – 6:15 PM
Each year, Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars, honors its new faculty, staff and student members through an induction ceremony. Phi Beta Delta’s purpose is to recognize the experience in the areas of international education exchange and/or international scholarship. It also serves as a means for encouraging interdisciplinary interchange and serves as a catalyst for developing a network among faculty, students, and staff involved. If interested in learning more or joining please email Phibetadelta@ charlotte.edu.
The Evolution of Middle Eastern Nationalisms from the End of World War I to Present
Fretwell 100 | 4 P.M. - 6.30 P.M.
Join the Iranian Student Organization for a historical exploration of nationalism in the Middle East. Renowned historian Dr. Richard W. Bulliet and a panel of experts will discuss the impact of colonialism, geography, and nationalism on Arab, Iranian, Jewish, and Kurdish identities.
JBusiness Forum 2024
Zoom | 3:30 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Interested in a career in Japanese business? Join the J-Business Forum! Learn about Japanese business culture and hear presentations from industry insiders. This year’s theme is “Global Talents in Japanese Employments.”
