The 2024 K-12 Global Education Symposium, Opening Classrooms to the World, will set a foundation for interdisciplinary global learning in schools and districts across North Carolina and beyond. To prepare students to thrive in our interconnected world, plenary talks and smaller sessions will spark innovation, examine global issues, and build global competencies in educators. The program will […]

This is a hands-on masterclass in which Chef Pierre Thiam will demonstrate some West African cooking/meals, share recipes, and discuss the cultural significance of various ingredients. Pierre Thiam is a Senegal-raised, California-based chef, author, restaurateur, social entrepreneur & culinary ambassador. Learn more about him here. Space for this is limited, so please sign up here.

CHASE Dining Hall Takeover: Chef Thiam, Chef Papa Mbengue, and the Carolina Dining Services team, led by Head Chef, Michael Gueiss, curated a global menu for dinner at Chase. Experience global cuisine with the UNC community. Bring your friends and family to dinner at Carolina! It’s open to everyone! Sample: Chef Pierre Thiam’s UNC–Chapel Hill […]

  Screening of the 30-minute documentary and discussion. Panelists: Chef Pierre Thiam, Chef Papa Mbengue, Chef Ricky Moore, and Chef Adé Carrena. Moderated by Prof. Kelly Alexander. Lunch will be served – catered by Chef Adé Carrena African Studies Center, in partnership with Dept. of American Studies, Weaver Street Market, and Carolina Dining Services

Building on the success of three annual Africa Fests, UNC’s Global Fest integrates the legacy of Africa Fest and expands to include diverse cultures represented by UNC’s area studies centers. This evolution reflects UNC’s commitment to unity and celebrating Carolina’s global mission. UNC’s Global Fest is committed to promoting the arts, diversity, and inclusivity, which […]

International Education Week 2024 Professional Development Workshop for K-16 Educators Engage, Educate, Empower Saturday, November 9, 2024 FedEx Global Education Center, 301 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 As we engage, educate, and empower the young people of North Carolina, how do we learn from other examples from around the world? What does engagement look […]