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Global Conflict and Peacebuilding

October 10, 2019

******COVID-19 UPDATE 03/10/2020****** UNC World View values our participants and cares for the health and safety of everyone. Because of the rapidly evolving situation regarding the COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, the decision has been made to cancel the World … Read more

Global Education

August 11, 2018

October 17-18, 2018 | Our K-12 global education symposium explores significant global issues, offers best practices and resources in global education and provides educators an opportunity to develop a global action plan for their classroom, school or system. It’s an immersive professional development experience that will increase educators’ knowledge of global issues and global competency skills and promote global education by integrating these issues in the classroom or school culture.

The Global Economy: The Future of Work

August 10, 2018

November 14-15, 2018 | Signature Sponsor: IBM | This symposium will bring community college educators together with business and academic leaders to learn about the future of work within the context of the global economy. Through engaging interactive breakout sessions, educators will gain knowledge and skills on how to incorporate global teaching and learning that will prepare students to thrive in a global workforce post-graduation.

Latin America and North Carolina

July 15, 2018

March 19-20, 2019 | This seminar will increase educators’ knowledge of Latin America and Latin American cultures, particularly as it relates to Latinx students in North Carolina. We will explore key issues and themes related to Latin America’s history, politics, economies and the diverse cultures represented in this region as well as the relevant connections between the region and North Carolina.

Global Migration

July 14, 2018

March 20-21, 2019 | This seminar is designed for K-12 and community college educators to acknowledge global migration and incorporate awareness into their teaching and learning. Educators will examine global migration, factors influencing it, its risks and opportunities and the ways in which educators should contemplate this phenomenon as schools and institutions become increasingly diverse.

Global Health: The Changing Prognosis

July 13, 2018

Global Health continues to be of particular importance today because health problems have significant political and economic impacts and can transcend national borders. The circumstances around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have been fast evolving, forcing community colleges and other institutions … Read more

East Asia: Traditions, Trends and Transformations

January 17, 2018

Through plenary talks and small group sessions, K-12 and community college educators will explore East Asia’s history, culture, diversity, contemporary affairs and changing role in the world.

Building Stronger Bridges: Cultural Respect and Equity in the Classroom

January 17, 2018

Through plenary talks and small group breakout sessions, K-12 and community college educators will explore issues of cultural respect and equity, learning what barriers need to be removed and what strategies can be implemented to recognize the potential for all learners.

Human Rights and Social Justice

January 17, 2018

Our global education symposium in Chapel Hill will feature short plenary talks and sessions on human rights issues to increase awareness of human rights and social justice issues and to provide pedagogical strategies and resources for integrating human rights and social justice issues into teaching.

Stories of Africa: Connected Over Time and Across the Globe

January 16, 2018

World View’s 2017 Africa seminar will highlight the diversity of lived experiences within the continent of Africa and the interconnectedness of Africa with other nations, including the United States, and North Carolina.