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African Studies Center Language Fair 2023

Sonja Haynes Stone Center, Hitchcock Multipurpose Room 150 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Celebrate African Languages at UNC-Chapel Hill. The African Language Fair has become one of UNC’s traditions of celebrating Africa’s linguistic and cultural presence on campus. This year’s event will be mostly in-person with student performances and guest artists. Swahili (Jabali … Read more

Driving off a Cliff: Where Are US-China Relations Headed?

Kenan Center 204 Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Over the last 2-3 years, there has been a souring of the bilateral political relationship between the U.S. and China. Many U.S. firms are re-thinking their presence in the Chinese economy; a significant number are considering moving their operations out … Read more

Lotus Moon and Nandina Staff: The Art of Ōtagaki Rengetsu and Nakahara Nantenbō

Ackland Art Museum 101 S. Columbia St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Lotus Moon and Nandina Staff presents and contrasts the work of two major Japanese artists of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, taking its title from translations of their names. Ōtagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) was a Buddhist nun who became very … Read more

Gamelan Concert: Saraswati – Goddess of Music

James and Susan Moeser Auditorium 135 Cameran Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

UNC’s Javanese Gamelan “Nyai Saraswati” and Angklung Ensemble presents its Spring Concert 2023: “Saraswati – Goddess of Music”   Featuring original student compositions by Chase Bonin and Matthew Bare, and a set of songs for Angklung by Indonesia’s leading woman composer Saridjah Niung, a.k.a “Ibu Sud.” … Read more

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Environmental Diplomacy: Student Experiences from COP27

FedEx Global Education Center, Room 4003 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

In the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh, four Tar Heels participated in the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in November.   This multilateral convening is the largest annual United Nations … Read more

2023 Asia Scholar Network Conference

FedEx Global Education Center 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

The Asia Scholar Network exists to create a community of scholars working on Asia-related topics in North Carolina. (This has grown out of strong partnerships across the 16 UNC system campuses and the North Carolina Community College network, but welcomes participation from any … Read more

UNCRFP Study Abroad Panel

Dey Hall, Room 404 Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Still figuring out your summer plans? Celebrate International Education Week with UNCRFP and figure out which program best fits you. Come hear from previous participants from CLS, RLASP, Project GO, and UGA’s program.

Diplomacy Initiative Forum: Skills in Global Careers

FedEx Global Education Center 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Most sessions are at capacity. Please join us for the Policy Brief Competition Awards Ceremony! Are you interested in developing professional skills to help you succeed in global careers? Carolina’s Diplomacy Initiative Forum provides opportunities to discover global careers, develop … Read more

Global Whistle-Stop Tour

FedEx Global Education Center, Florence and James Peacock Atrium 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

We’re celebrating global education at Carolina with the Global Whistle-Stop Tour! Come to the FedEx Global Education Center atrium to meet people, play games and win prizes. Plus, enjoy some:  🍧 SweetWater Italian ice 🧋 Bubble tea 🍿 Mad Popper … Read more

Diplomatic Discussion with Daniel W. Drezner

FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Globalization, RIP? What did globalization achieve? What problems did it cause? And what is its future? Join UNC Global Affairs and the Global Research Institute for a Diplomatic Discussion with Daniel W. Drezner, author and distinguished professor of international politics … Read more