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.

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GO! Global Orientation on Culture + Ethics
Saturday, March 30, 2019 @ 9:30 am–3:30 pm EDT
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 featuring tables hosts with global experience; and
- Networking opportunities with others embarking on global engagement experience.
You can also find more global events at UNC Global and the campus-wide UNC events calendar.