Initiatives + Events

Many of the initiatives and events happening at UNC Charlotte are guided by the stories and lived experiences of our campus and surrounding communities. These offerings are designed to leverage our existing diversity to enrich education and engagement experiences for campus students and employees. To learn more about the growing number of initiatives at UNC Charlotte, we invite you to explore the Campus DEI Inventory (below). Check out our campus cultural events or list of ODI signature initiatives (coming soon) in you are interested in participating. ALL are welcomed!

Campus Cultural Events

ODI Signature Initiatives


CAMPUS DEI INVENTORY


The Campus DEI Inventory is a searchable database of all diversity, equity, and inclusion centered initiatives throughout campus. As this database continues to grow, we invite you to help us keep it up-to-date. If you know of an initiative that is not listed, please click the SUBMIT OR UPDATE YOUR DEI INITIATIVES button below and complete the form. Thank you for your commitment to inclusive excellence.

Submit or Update Your DEI Initiatives

Office of Intercultural and Educational Experiences (OIEE) specialized programming

OIEE specialized programs provide a unique opportunity to build intercultural competency, improve professional skills, and see the world from a different perspective. Since 1975, the Office of International Programs at UNC Charlotte has been preparing students to...

OIEE Graduate Intern Position

The Office of Intercultural and Educational Experiences (OIEE) is able to offer one graduate internship most years depending on programmatic needs. This provides emerging student leaders with a chance to gain valuable professional experience while increasing their...

OIEE Language/Culture Exchange

The Office of Intercultural and Educational Experiences regularly hosts cohorts of Japanese students as part of its specialized program offerings. These students often take part in organized language and cultural exchange with UNC Charlotte students who are enrolled...

OIEE Program Assistantships

Many of the programs offered through the Office of Intercultural and Educational Experiences (OIEE) involve opportunities for UNCC students to become involved as program assistants (PAs). These positions enhance student leadership capabilities while promoting...

Opera as a Weapon: Zitkála-Šá's 'The Sun Dance Opera'

A doctoral dissertation and lecture recital featuring highlight's from Zitkála-Šá's 'The Sun Dance Opera'. Premiered in 1913, the opera is a musical depiction of the sacred Sun Dance ritual that was outlawed at the time by the US government. A writer, musician,...

Org Science Summer Institute

Pipeline initiative for underrepresented students in the Organizational Science.

Organizational Science Summer Institute

The Organizational Science Summer Institute is an annual, week-long graduate school preparatory program for members of populations that are underrepresented in graduate school and fields of organizational science. Our mission is to help diversify the pipeline for...

Organizational Science Summer Institute

The Organizational Science Summer Institute is an annual, week-long graduate school preparatory program for members of populations that are underrepresented in graduate school and fields of organizational science. Our mission is to help diversify the pipeline for...

PD Meetup: How to Ask About a Company's Commitment to DEI

During this event, we will discuss ways that you can identify companies who are putting meaningful DEI support into place. How can you see beyond the website statement to find companies who display a commitment to inclusion in the workplace?

PD Meetup: Navigating Standards of Professionalism

During this event, we will discuss definitions of professionalism and evaluate the impact these standards can have on underrepresented groups within the workplace

Peer Guide

The Peer Guide program is a leadership opportunity for Belk College students designed to support the recruitment and success of undergraduate Belk College students, particularly underrepresented student populations. Peer Guides provide support to the Niblock Student...

Peer Guide Program

The Peer Guide program is a leadership opportunity for Belk College students designed to support the recruitment and success of undergraduate Belk College students, particularly underrepresented student populations. Peer Guides provide support to the Niblock Student...

Peer Guide Program

The Peer Guide program is a leadership opportunity for Belk College students designed to support the recruitment and success of undergraduate Belk College students, particularly underrepresented student populations. Peer Guides provide support to the Niblock Student...

Peer Leader-Educators Advocating for Sexuality Education

PLEASE trains students and supports them in facilitating conversations about sexual health and gender/sexuality.

Praxis/Pearson Test Bootcamps - I think I may have given this title to other form I just submitted. My apologies. The title of that initiative should have been - Financial Literacy Webinar

The Cato College of Education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is pleased to continue to host a variety of free online workshops to support current and aspiring teachers in their preparation to successfully complete various Praxis II and Pearson...

Preparing for Graduate School: Fostering Diversity and Success in History M.A. Programs

The Preparing for Graduate School program will provide information and personal guidance for prospective History M.A. students from underrepresented and excluded backgrounds. The program will consist of one panel and four workshops led by UNCC faculty and graduate...