This annual event showcases various global cultures through tea, coffee and snacks. Participants can travel from table to table to sample food and drink while engaging with internationals to learn about different countries around the world. This is a free event (no meal plan required).
Keynote Address “50 Years of NC’s Global Engagement and Leadership” by former NC Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Join business, education, government and community leaders at the inaugural NC Global Advantage Forum. Become part of a collaborative effort to ensure that North Carolina is the most globally engaged state in the US. Tom White from…
Join us for an informal discussion about culture, history, politics and storytelling exploring Trevor Noah’s memoir and stand-up comedy. Born A Crime by comedian and talkshow host Trevor Noah was selected as NC State’s 2019 Common Reading. Like his spoken comedy, Noah’s book draws upon personal experience and humor to communicate cultural differences related to…
FER will host a student panel on study abroad opportunities in CNR, with a focus on our partnership with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). The event is open to all students who are interested in learning more about study abroad, as well as those who want to give feedback on their past experiences.…
The GTI Thanksgiving Homestay Program provides international visiting students at NC State an opportunity to experience this American tradition during the Thanksgiving holiday. Local families, faculty, staff, alumni, and students are encouraged to sign up as hosts. All applications are due by Monday, November 18th. Hosts will be notified of their matches and provided with…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in conjunction with the Eastern District Court of Raleigh and the Office of Global Engagement at NC State University will host a naturalization ceremony recognizing 60 of North Carolina’s newest candidates for U.S. citizenship. The ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. in the Mountains ballroom of the Talley…
Oman celebrates its national day on the 18th of November each year. Join us to celebrate the Omani national day together. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about our culture, and get a taste of the Omani cuisine! This event is presented by the Omani Student Association.
Join us on Nov 19th from 2:00-3:15 in Witherspoon Student Center, Room 126 for a Fulbright Informational Session. This panel discussion is geared towards faculty interested in applying for a range of Fulbright Fellowships, including Fulbright Specialist, Fulbright Chair, and Fulbright Scholar. Past recipients will discuss the application process and tips for preparing a competitive…
This Finnish documentary tells the story of two different sets of entrepreneurs:: one is a family-run business that goes from one village to another running a carnival and selling meat from a small truck. The other is a pair of two well-educated women from the capital area who have invented a vegetable protein product called…
This networking event will bring together NC State faculty and staff having active collaboration and/or interests in the MENA region. It will include a short presentation on services and partnership building tools provided by the Office of Global Engagement, the Study Abroad Office, the Global Training Initiative and the Intensive English Program. Participants will also…
The INSPIRE film shares experiences of students and faculty with international backgrounds with hopes to inspire resiliency and expand perspectives of the NC State University community. The short film focuses on challenges experienced in the mind, body, emotion and behaviors; identifying supports and strategies to cope through challenges; and messages to their Wolfpack community. This…
This training is intended for professionals who want an introduction to addressing issues they face in interactions with clients, constituents, and others from different cultures. In this 2-hour workshop, participants will: Identify the cultural challenges for their professional role Develop new awareness and attitudes toward differences in cultural preferences Define key cultural values within a…