Curriculum Committee Meeting – November 13

Zoom Registration Required

Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership.  Join our monthly Curriculum Committee meetings, via Zoom, to hear about upcoming speakers/events or to suggest speakers you know (or have heard speak) and believe would be of interest to your fellow Senior Scholars. These meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.

Makerspace Charlotte with Steven Gray

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: Makerspace Charlotte SPEAKER: Steven Gray, Makerspace Board Member Makerspace Charlotte is a place that encourages technological creativity and community by enabling people to use tools, learn by making things and to share knowledge. The perfect environment to grow both your craft and networking. The heart of our mission is to empower Makers. Our membership […]

Earl Scruggs Center with Mary Beth Martin

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby SPEAKER: Mary Beth Martin, Executive Director of the Earl Scruggs Center, Shelby, NC The Earl Scruggs Center combines the life story of legendary five-string banjo master and Cleveland County native, Earl Scruggs, with the unique and engaging story of the history and cultural traditions of the region in which […]

Holiday Luncheon – December 4, 2024

Maggiano's 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Join your fellow members at our end of year luncheon filled with entertainment and a speaker. Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Time: 11:30 am - 2 pm (serving starts at 12 noon) Location: Maggiano's Little Italy. 4400 Sharon Rd (Southpark).  Maggiano's Little Italy, Southpark Price per Attendee: $50. Pay via "Buy Tickets" button […]

Elections Review with Mary Jo McGowan

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: Elections Review SPEAKER: Mary Jo McGowan, Dept of Political Science and Public Administration, UNC-Charlotte A review of the 2024 elections process helps folks understand how elections work and how confident we can be in our electoral process. BIOGRAPHY Mary Jo McGowan is a faculty member at UNC Charlotte in the Department of Political Science […]

What a Rush! A Brief History of Mining in North Carolina with Valerie Reynolds

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC:  What a Rush! A Brief History of Mining in North Carolina SPEAKER: Valerie Reynolds, Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences UNC Charlotte From the first gold discovered in the United States to the ultra-pure quartz fueling the semiconductor industry, mining has played an essential role in North Carolina's economy for centuries. This presentation […]

What did you say? Communication, Problem-solving, and Intelligence in Birds with Jeffery Thomas

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: What did you say? Communication, Problem-solving, and Intelligence in Birds SPEAKER: Jeffery Thomas, Professor of Biology, Queens University of Charlotte Birds, especially songbirds, say a lot. But what do we know about what they’re saying to each other? And how do they use their communication to negotiate interactions with each other, find food, and […]

The Nightwatch Effect: Art, Intuition, and a Career Unfolding at the Rijksmuseum with Peter van der Bel

Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: The Nightwatch Effect: Art, Intuition, and a Career Unfolding at the Rijksmuseum SPEAKER: Peter van der Bel In 1984, a chance discussion about Rembrandt's The Nightwatch at the Rijksmuseum helped a linguist unexpectedly land a job in the tech industry. This talk explores the role of art, intuition, and psychology in shaping a surprising […]