Events
The Center for Global Initiatives hosts and co-sponsors global events and conferences across campus and in our community. Of note are our recurring events that take place throughout the year, Global Project Showcase and International Coffee Hour.
August 2017
Grant Writing Workshop
Join the Center for Global Initiatives and the UNC Writing Center for a collaborative grant writing workshop at the Undergraduate Library! Led by a Writing Center professional who has read thousands of proposals, this workshop is a crash course on the qualities that make a proposal successful. Get an insider's view of the selection process and learn strategies for effective writing. This workshop will be the first in a series of workshops held throughout the year. Additional dates tentatively set…
Find out more »September 2017
Global Hangout
Meet new friends from North Carolina and around the world while enjoying international music, appetizers, activities, games and prizes! This event will bring together international students with the broader UNC community to welcome them and celebrate the new school year. It is the perfect way to expand your community on campus and have a local global experience! Prizes include two tickets to see a Carolina Performing Arts performance!
Find out more »International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus, and meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share. This date is co-hosted by the Center for Global Initiatives and Study Abroad.
Find out more »Global Project Showcase
LOCATION: Student Union, room 3102 Want to travel next summer? Looking to fund your global project? Enjoy a showcase of students’ research, experiences and travel stories from a variety of fields and global destinations. Learn more about past international summer projects the Center for Global Initiatives has funded from the students themselves. Lunch will be provided.
Find out more »Global Tech Opportunities
Global Tech Opportunities: How to Go Global in Tech, Info Sci and Related Fields Interested in a career tech and want a global experience? The UNC Center for Global Initiatives, the Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship (E-minor) and the UNC School of Information and Library Sciences (SILS) are co-hosting an information session about global opportunities. You don't have to be a SILS student to attend, and we will be discussing programs and resources for students at any stage, first-years to graduate…
Find out more »October 2017
International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus, and meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share. This date is co-hosted by the UNC Writing Center, Graduate and Professional Student Federation, and Undergraduate Library.
Find out more »Global Project Showcase
LOCATION: Student Union, room 3102 Want to travel next summer? Looking to fund your global project? Enjoy a showcase of students’ research, experiences and travel stories from a variety of fields and global destinations. Learn more about past international summer projects the Center for Global Initiatives has funded from the students themselves. Lunch will be provided. This showcase features: - Emily Ashton, sophomore 2017 Vimy Global Team Award recipient who conducted research in Mexico about adolescent mental health
Find out more »Grant Writing Workshop
Join the Center for Global Initiatives and the UNC Writing Center for a collaborative grant writing workshop at the Undergraduate Library! Led by a Writing Center professional who has read thousands of proposals, this workshop is a crash course on the qualities that make a proposal successful. Get an insider’s view of the selection process and learn strategies for effective writing. This workshop will be the second in a series of workshops held throughout the year. Additional date set for…
Find out more »November 2017
FLAS Information Session
Join us to learn more about the Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship! FLAS fellowships fund the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. This program provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. The goals of the fellowship program include: (1) to assist in the development of knowledge, resources and trained personnel for modern foreign language and area/international studies; (2) to stimulate the attainment…
Find out more »FLAS Information Session
Join us to learn more about the Foreign Language & Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship! FLAS fellowships fund the study of less commonly taught languages and area studies coursework. This program provides academic year and summer fellowships to assist graduate students and advanced undergraduates in foreign language and area studies. The goals of the fellowship program include: (1) to assist in the development of knowledge, resources and trained personnel for modern foreign language and area/international studies; (2) to stimulate the attainment…
Find out more »Global Project Showcase
LOCATION: FedEx Global Education Center, rm 1009 Want to travel next summer? Looking to fund your global project? Enjoy a showcase of students’ research, experiences and travel stories from a variety of fields and global destinations. Learn more about past international summer projects the Center for Global Initiatives has funded from the students themselves. Dinner will be provided. This showcase features: Kendrel Cabarrus- a sophomore English major on the pre-med track who participated in a medical fellowship program in Uruguay…
Find out more »International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus, and meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share. This date is hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
Find out more »January 2018
International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus, and meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share. This date is hosted by the Center for Global Initiatives and the Study Abroad Office.
Find out more »Global Project Showcase
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: A new date will be posted as soon as possible. LOCATION: FedEX Global Education Center, room 3009 Want to travel next summer? Looking to fund your global project? Enjoy a showcase of students’ research, experiences and travel stories from a variety of fields and global destinations. Learn more about past international summer projects the Center for Global Initiatives has funded from the students themselves. Dinner will be provided. To let us know your coming and easily…
Find out more »Grant Writing Workshop
Join the Center for Global Initiatives and the UNC Writing Center for a collaborative grant writing workshop at the Undergraduate Library! Led by a Writing Center professional who has read thousands of proposals, this workshop is a crash course on the qualities that make a proposal successful. Get an insider’s view of the selection process and learn strategies for effective writing. This workshop is the third in a series of workshops held throughout the year.
Find out more »February 2018
Global Project Showcase
LOCATION: FedEx Global Education Center, rm 3009 Want to travel next summer? Looking to fund your global project? Enjoy a showcase of students’ research, experiences and travel stories from a variety of fields and global destinations. Learn more about past international summer projects the Center for Global Initiatives has funded from the students themselves. Dinner will be provided. To let us know your coming and easily share this event with friends, check out our Facebook event page!
Find out more »International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus, and meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share. This date is co-hosted by the UNC Writing Center and Graduate and Professional Student Federation.
Find out more »March 2018
International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus, and meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share. This date is co-hosted by the Undergraduate Library and International Student and Scholar Services.
Find out more »Global Project Showcase
LOCATION: Student Union, room 3102 Want to travel next summer? Looking to fund your global project? Enjoy a showcase of students’ research, experiences and travel stories from a variety of fields and global destinations. Learn more about past international summer projects the Center for Global Initiatives has funded from the students themselves. Lunch will be provided. This showcase features: Mikayla Tencer: Management and Society major and CGI Award recipient who to taught English in a French homestay while exploring parts…
Find out more »April 2018
GO! Global Orientation on Culture + Ethics
GO! Global Orientation on Culture + Ethics is designed to help students evaluate expectations, anticipate potential cultural and ethical challenges, prepare for engagement in communities, and develop intercultural competencies. First-time travelers and experienced globetrotters alike can benefit from session topics like Global Entrepreneurship, “Voluntourism,” Providing Healthcare Abroad and Decoding Culture in Education. The conference will include: Interactive workshops led by world-renowned faculty, staff and community members on the diverse contexts and challenges you may face while abroad; An intimate global connections…
Find out more »International Coffee Hour
Join us for a monthly social hour to bring together international UNC community members and students excited about global engagement. Chat about opportunities and challenges on campus, and meet staff from the hosting offices with great resources to share. This date is co-hosted by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
Find out more »August 2018
Grant Writing Workshop
Join the Center for Global Initiatives and the UNC Writing Center for a collaborative grant writing workshop at the Undergraduate Library! Led by a Writing Center professional who has read thousands of proposals, this workshop is a crash course on the qualities that make a proposal successful. Get an insider’s view of the selection process and learn strategies for effective writing. This workshop is the first in a series of workshops held throughout the year.
Find out more »October 2018
Grant Writing Workshop
Join the Center for Global Initiatives and the UNC Writing Center for a collaborative grant writing workshop at the Undergraduate Library! Led by a Writing Center professional who has read thousands of proposals, this workshop is a crash course on the qualities that make a proposal successful. Get an insider’s view of the selection process and learn strategies for effective writing. This workshop is the second in a series of three workshops held throughout the year.
Find out more »January 2019
Grant Writing Workshop
Join the Center for Global Initiatives and the UNC Writing Center for a collaborative grant writing workshop at the Undergraduate Library! Led by a Writing Center professional who has read thousands of proposals, this workshop is a crash course on the qualities that make a proposal successful. Get an insider’s view of the selection process and learn strategies for effective writing. This workshop is the third in a series of three workshops held each year.
Find out more »March 2019
GO! Global Orientation on Culture + Ethics
GO! Global Orientation on Culture + Ethics is designed to help students evaluate expectations, anticipate potential cultural and ethical challenges, prepare for engagement in communities, and develop intercultural competencies. First-time travelers and experienced globetrotters alike can benefit from session topics like Global Entrepreneurship, “Voluntourism,” Providing Healthcare Abroad and Decoding Culture in Education. The conference will include: Interactive workshops led by faculty, staff and community members on the diverse contexts and challenges you may face while abroad; An intimate global connections lunch…
Find out more »You can also find more global events at UNC Global and the campus-wide UNC events calendar.