On April 4, 2025, UNCG’s Global Engagement Office will host its first campus-wide Global Symposium, which the office plans to make an annual event. The Global Symposium will be an opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to connect with a community of like-minded global citizens and to share and celebrate their work. The event will be held in the EUC from 9 AM – 2 PM.
UNCG faculty, staff, and students will have a chance to discuss their latest projects, new strategies, and best practices in global engagement. All members of the UNCG community are invited to submit a session proposal. The organizers particularly encourage proposals that focus on working collaboratively across institutions and sectors; present solutions developed by educators in partnership with external stakeholders; and offer models for campus engagement and global student learning in challenging times. The deadline to submit a session proposal is March 1, 2025.
The event will also showcase the new UNCG Global Excellence Awards. Nominations are due March 1, 2025, and are currently being accepted in 3 categories:
- Global Engagement Champion Award: This accolade honors individuals, including UNCG staff, friends and alumni, who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to global engagement and have exhibited leadership in supporting the University’s global engagement, reputation, and excellence.
- Faculty Global Excellence Award: Presented to a faculty member or a group of faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in advancing global engagement through innovative projects, programs, or other internationally focused activities.
- Student Global Impact Award: This recognition celebrates students, including undergraduates, graduates, international students, and visiting scholars, who have made significant contributions to our local and international communities through their studies, internships, or other forms of global community engagement activities.
