June 2014
2014 FIFA World Cup: United States vs. Germany
Take a break on June 26 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to watch the United States play Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup’s history spans over 80 years and has since become a widely anticipated international tournament that occurs every 4 years. The tournament unites people from around the world as they show support for their countries, favorite national teams, and their love for the game. Whether you are rooting for the United States or…
Find out more »2014 FIFA World Cup: United States vs. Germany
Take a break on June 26 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. to watch the United States play Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup’s history spans over 80 years and has since become a widely anticipated international tournament that occurs every 4 years. The tournament unites people from around the world as they show support for their countries, favorite national teams, and their love for the game. Whether you are rooting for the United States or…
Find out more »November 2014
Autumn Fest: Holiday Traditions
Social event for all international students and scholars at UNC. Learn about traditional American holidays and events. We will also have a pumpkin patch themed photo booth for you to take pictures! Light refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »Autumn Fest: Holiday Traditions
Social event for all international students and scholars at UNC. Learn about traditional American holidays and events. We will also have a pumpkin patch themed photo booth for you to take pictures! Light refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »August 2015
UNC Spouses and Partners Group
UNC Spouses and Partners Group is an organization open to spouses and partners of all international students, scholars, post-docs, visting fellows, and other affiliates. We know that being abroad can be difficult and isolating, but it does not have to be that way! Our organization is here to help members make friends, meet people from around the world, pursue interesting activities, explore Chapel Hill, and have a sense of belonging at UNC. Our organization is diverse and kid-friendly. We welcome…
Find out more »UNC Spouses and Partners Group
UNC Spouses and Partners Group is an organization open to spouses and partners of all international students, scholars, post-docs, visting fellows, and other affiliates. We know that being abroad can be difficult and isolating, but it does not have to be that way! Our organization is here to help members make friends, meet people from around the world, pursue interesting activities, explore Chapel Hill, and have a sense of belonging at UNC. Our organization is diverse and kid-friendly. We welcome…
Find out more »September 2015
UNC Spouses and Partners Group
UNC Spouses and Partners Group is an organization open to spouses and partners of all international students, scholars, post-docs, visting fellows, and other affiliates. We know that being abroad can be difficult and isolating, but it does not have to be that way! Our organization is here to help members make friends, meet people from around the world, pursue interesting activities, explore Chapel Hill, and have a sense of belonging at UNC. Our organization is diverse and kid-friendly. We welcome…
Find out more »UNC Spouses and Partners Group
UNC Spouses and Partners Group is an organization open to spouses and partners of all international students, scholars, post-docs, visting fellows, and other affiliates. We know that being abroad can be difficult and isolating, but it does not have to be that way! Our organization is here to help members make friends, meet people from around the world, pursue interesting activities, explore Chapel Hill, and have a sense of belonging at UNC. Our organization is diverse and kid-friendly. We welcome…
Find out more »November 2015
Autumn Fest
Please join us for our 2nd annual Autumn Fest! Learn more about traditional American holidays and events. Take photos at the pumpkin patch themed photo booth. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP at: tinyurl.com/omjkk3t For more information please contact: Jailene Nieves-Mercado at nieves@live.unc.edu
Find out more »Autumn Fest
Please join us for our 2nd annual Autumn Fest! Learn more about traditional American holidays and events. Take photos at the pumpkin patch themed photo booth. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP at: tinyurl.com/omjkk3t For more information please contact: Jailene Nieves-Mercado at nieves@live.unc.edu
Find out more »August 2016
September 2016
UNC Spouses & Partners Group
UNC Spouses and Partners Group is an organization open to spouses and partners of all international students, scholars, post-docs, visting fellows, and other affiliates. We know that being abroad can be difficult and isolating, but it does not have to be that way! Our organization is here to help members make friends, meet people from around the world, pursue interesting activities, explore Chapel Hill, and have a sense of belonging at UNC. Our organization is diverse and kid-friendly. We welcome…
Find out more »UNC Spouses & Partners Group
UNC Spouses and Partners Group is an organization open to spouses and partners of all international students, scholars, post-docs, visting fellows, and other affiliates. We know that being abroad can be difficult and isolating, but it does not have to be that way! Our organization is here to help members make friends, meet people from around the world, pursue interesting activities, explore Chapel Hill, and have a sense of belonging at UNC. Our organization is diverse and kid-friendly. We welcome…
Find out more »International Scholars Discussion Forum
International Student and Scholar Services and the Retired Faculty Association of UNC Chapel Hill present Emeritus Professor Don Lauria on a topic of international interest on the world’s most basic resources. Join us for a presentation and discussion with one of the top experts on water and sanitation issues. Introduction and moderating by Dr. Don Stedman, Immediate Past President of the UNC Retired Faculty Association. “The Community Water Supply and Sanitation: The United States, Developing Countries and Global Issues.” Dr.…
Find out more »International Scholars Discussion Forum
International Student and Scholar Services and the Retired Faculty Association of UNC Chapel Hill present Emeritus Professor Don Lauria on a topic of international interest on the world’s most basic resources. Join us for a presentation and discussion with one of the top experts on water and sanitation issues. Introduction and moderating by Dr. Don Stedman, Immediate Past President of the UNC Retired Faculty Association. “The Community Water Supply and Sanitation: The United States, Developing Countries and Global Issues.” Dr.…
Find out more »Dialect Diversity Workshop
How does your speech reflect your identity? Have you ever deliberately tried to change the way you speak? Does your accent or dialect affect your academic performance? We will discuss these questions and more! Add your voice to the conversation: September 21 | 12:15-1:15 | FedEx Global Education Center Rm. 4003 Refreshments provided. SoundofDiversity.web.unc.edu | a Thrive@Carolina initiative Flyer: dialect-diversity-workshop_21_sept
Find out more »Dialect Diversity Workshop
How does your speech reflect your identity? Have you ever deliberately tried to change the way you speak? Does your accent or dialect affect your academic performance? We will discuss these questions and more! Add your voice to the conversation: September 21 | 12:15-1:15 | FedEx Global Education Center Rm. 4003 Refreshments provided. SoundofDiversity.webdev.unc.edu | a Thrive@Carolina initiative Flyer: dialect-diversity-workshop_21_sept
Find out more »October 2016
International Scholars Discussion Forum
Join us for a presentation and discussion with Dr. Wendy Brewster, Professor and Director of the UNC Center for Women’s Health Research. The Center encourages and coordinates research on issues of women’s health in several departments and institutes across UNC Chapel Hill. It has become also an important source for training and assessment of women health services in North Carolina. Don Stedman, Emeritus Dean of the School of Education and Immediate Past President of the UNC Retired Faculty Association…
Find out more »International Scholars Discussion Forum
Join us for a presentation and discussion with Dr. Wendy Brewster, Professor and Director of the UNC Center for Women’s Health Research. The Center encourages and coordinates research on issues of women’s health in several departments and institutes across UNC Chapel Hill. It has become also an important source for training and assessment of women health services in North Carolina. Don Stedman, Emeritus Dean of the School of Education and Immediate Past President of the UNC Retired Faculty Association…
Find out more »November 2016
POSTPONED new date TBA: International Scholars Discussion Forum: The US Election
More details coming soon! The new date will be announced soon!
Find out more »POSTPONED new date TBA: International Scholars Discussion Forum: The US Election
More details coming soon! The new date will be announced soon!
Find out more »Post-Election Coffee Hour
Following the U.S. election last week, the media has presented a variety of scenarios relating to possible immigration changes with the new Presidential administration. We thought that it would be good to get together to hear concerns and questions you may have. Please join us for coffee, tea and cookies on Thursday, November 17 at 3pm in the FedEx Global Education Center 4th Floor for an opportunity to get together with fellow international students and scholars and ISSS staff to share…
Find out more »Post-Election Coffee Hour
Following the U.S. election last week, the media has presented a variety of scenarios relating to possible immigration changes with the new Presidential administration. We thought that it would be good to get together to hear concerns and questions you may have. Please join us for coffee, tea and cookies on Thursday, November 17 at 3pm in the FedEx Global Education Center 4th Floor for an opportunity to get together with fellow international students and scholars and ISSS staff to share…
Find out more »January 2017
February 2017
International Scholars Seminar and Coffee Hour
Emeritus Professor of Education and former Director of the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, Barbara Wasik will present -An Overview of Research on the Effects of Early Educational Intervention with Young Children the US. Join us for coffee, cookies and discussion. Presented by International Student and Scholar Services and the Retired Faculty Association: Academic Retirees as Liasions to International Scholars.
Find out more »International Scholars Seminar and Coffee Hour
Emeritus Professor of Education and former Director of the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, Barbara Wasik will present -An Overview of Research on the Effects of Early Educational Intervention with Young Children the US. Join us for coffee, cookies and discussion. Presented by International Student and Scholar Services and the Retired Faculty Association: Academic Retirees as Liasions to International Scholars.
Find out more »May 2017
Southern Culture Movie Series: Raising Bertie
This film series is designed to be an entertaining and critical introduction to the American South, and most films are accompanied by commentary from a topical expert. While intended especially for international students and scholars, the series is open to everyone. Many of the movies in this series are available at the Media Resources Center. EVENT MOVED TO FEDEX GLOBAL EDUCATION CENTER ROOM 4003 All screenings are on Thursdays at 6:30 PM FREE with refreshments served
Find out more »Southern Culture Movie Series: Raising Bertie
This film series is designed to be an entertaining and critical introduction to the American South, and most films are accompanied by commentary from a topical expert. While intended especially for international students and scholars, the series is open to everyone. Many of the movies in this series are available at the Media Resources Center. EVENT MOVED TO FEDEX GLOBAL EDUCATION CENTER ROOM 4003 All screenings are on Thursdays at 6:30 PM FREE with refreshments served
Find out more »August 2017
How to Overcome Challenges and Thrive in a New Culture: A Conversation with UNC’s Clinical Psychology Students and Scholars
Studying at UNC as an international student can be exciting and filled with new cultural and academic experiences. However, the transition to life here also often comes with challenges, such as leaving family behind, communicating in a second language, or making a whole new set of friends. These experiences can sometimes feel isolating and discouraging, and may interfere with our ability to make the most of our time at UNC. If this sounds familiar to you, we are here to…
Find out more »How to Overcome Challenges and Thrive in a New Culture: A Conversation with UNC’s Clinical Psychology Students and Scholars
Studying at UNC as an international student can be exciting and filled with new cultural and academic experiences. However, the transition to life here also often comes with challenges, such as leaving family behind, communicating in a second language, or making a whole new set of friends. These experiences can sometimes feel isolating and discouraging, and may interfere with our ability to make the most of our time at UNC. If this sounds familiar to you, we are here to…
Find out more »September 2017
October 2017
International Scholars Discussion Forum and Coffee Hour with Michael Cotter
Join us for a discussion with Michael Cotter former US Foreign Services Officer who has served in Vietnam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Turkey, Zaire, Chile, Turkmenistan and Washington, D.C. Dr. Cotter holds degrees from Georgetown University and Stanford University and a Law degree (JD) from the University of Michigan. He will discuss his 30- year career and experiences in the US Foreign Service. He lives in Chapel Hill with wife Joanne, also a long time Foreign Service Officer. Dr. Don Stedman, Emeritus…
Find out more »International Scholars Discussion Forum and Coffee Hour with Michael Cotter
Join us for a discussion with Michael Cotter former US Foreign Services Officer who has served in Vietnam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Turkey, Zaire, Chile, Turkmenistan and Washington, D.C. Dr. Cotter holds degrees from Georgetown University and Stanford University and a Law degree (JD) from the University of Michigan. He will discuss his 30- year career and experiences in the US Foreign Service. He lives in Chapel Hill with wife Joanne, also a long time Foreign Service Officer. Dr. Don Stedman, Emeritus…
Find out more »August 2018
Spouses and Partners Group
UNC Spouses and Partners Group is an organization open to spouses and partners of all international students, scholars, postdocs, visiting fellows, and other affiliates of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We know that being abroad can be difficult and isolating, but it does not have to be that way! Our group is here to help members make friends, meet people from around the world, pursue interesting activities, explore Chapel Hill, and develop a sense of belonging to…
Find out more »Spouses and Partners Group
UNC Spouses and Partners Group is an organization open to spouses and partners of all international students, scholars, postdocs, visiting fellows, and other affiliates of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We know that being abroad can be difficult and isolating, but it does not have to be that way! Our group is here to help members make friends, meet people from around the world, pursue interesting activities, explore Chapel Hill, and develop a sense of belonging to…
Find out more »October 2018
Carolina Parents
Carolina Parents is a group for UNC students and affiliates who have children. It is a forum for talking about the challenges and opportunities of studying and doing research at UNC while raising children. We will meet every Friday on the fourth floor of the FedEx Global Education Center from 3:00 to 5:00 this semester, except for November 16 and 23. Kids are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you!
Find out more »Carolina Parents
Carolina Parents is a group for UNC students and affiliates who have children. It is a forum for talking about the challenges and opportunities of studying and doing research at UNC while raising children. We will meet every Friday on the fourth floor of the FedEx Global Education Center from 3:00 to 5:00 this semester, except for November 16 and 23. Kids are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you!
Find out more »Game Night
If you like games – board games, card games, trivia, puzzles – come hang out with other undergraduate international students and make some new friends! Feel free to bring a game from your home country (or from elsewhere!) to share. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Contact Lola Tasar at ltasar@live.unc.edu with any questions.
Find out more »Game Night
If you like games – board games, card games, trivia, puzzles – come hang out with other undergraduate international students and make some new friends! Feel free to bring a game from your home country (or from elsewhere!) to share. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Contact Lola Tasar at ltasar@live.unc.edu with any questions.
Find out more »November 2018
Game Night
If you like games – board games, card games, trivia, puzzles – come hang out with other undergraduate international students and make some new friends! Feel free to bring a game from your home country (or from elsewhere!) to share. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Contact Lola Tasar at ltasar@live.unc.edu with any questions.
Find out more »Game Night
If you like games – board games, card games, trivia, puzzles – come hang out with other undergraduate international students and make some new friends! Feel free to bring a game from your home country (or from elsewhere!) to share. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Contact Lola Tasar at ltasar@live.unc.edu with any questions.
Find out more »January 2019
CANCELLED: Spouses and Partners Group
This event has been cancelled, but spouses and partners are welcome and encouraged to attend a future event! UNC Spouses and Partners Group is an organization open to spouses and partners of all international students, scholars, postdocs, visiting fellows, and other affiliates of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We know that being abroad can be difficult and isolating, but it does not have to be that way! Our group is here to help members make friends, meet…
Find out more »CANCELLED: Spouses and Partners Group
This event has been cancelled, but spouses and partners are welcome and encouraged to attend a future event! UNC Spouses and Partners Group is an organization open to spouses and partners of all international students, scholars, postdocs, visiting fellows, and other affiliates of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. We know that being abroad can be difficult and isolating, but it does not have to be that way! Our group is here to help members make friends, meet…
Find out more »October 2022
How do I keep my technology safe?
Join ISSS on Monday October 3rd at 2pm to learn from UNCPD officers to learn how to keep your personal items and technology safe this year. Officers will be available to answer any questions you have about campus/personal safety. If you bring a laptop or tablet you will have the opportunity to engrave your personal items as well.
Find out more »December 2022
Reading Day Yoga
Join ISSS for a free beginner's yoga class with campus rec. We will meet on the 4th floor of the FedEx GEC and practice yoga together. If you have a blanket or towel please bring one for added grip.
Find out more »January 2023
J-1 Exchange Visitor Social
Are you a J-1 exchange visitor at UNC Chapel Hill? Join ISSS International Scholar Advisors at a social for J-1 exchange visitors currently campus at UNC Chapel Hill. This social will provide the opportunity for you to connect with and develop community with other J-1 exchange visitors on campus. International Scholar Advisors will also be available to engage in conversation and to assist in answering questions about campus and the surrounding community you may have. This social will be casual…
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