Economic Warfare: When is it warfare and when is it effective? / Dr. Dale L. Smith

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

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Economic Warfare: When is it warfare and when is it effective? In this presentation we will investigate what is and what is not “economic warfare,” how and where these policies have been used in the past, the extent to which their use is expanding, and under what conditions they are effective. BIOGRAPHY […]

War Crimes / Dr. Jacob Wobig

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

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Pursuing Accountability for War Crimes in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict It has become increasingly clear that there have seen serious abuses of civilians and prisoners of war in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.  Many of these abuses may rise to the level of war crimes and crimes against humanity.  However, the application and enforcement of […]

Aging & Longevity: How to Maximize Your Health Span / Carlos Jorge, MD

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

TOPIC: Aging & Longevity: How to Maximize Your Health Span Companion Health Dr. Carlos Jorge, who combines both functional and conventional medicine, will examine and define aging. What is it? Why and how does it happen? He'll explore lifespan vs. "healthspan", educate on metaflammaging, and what the future of aging looks like. You'll learn about […]

The Trail of History Along Little Sugar Creek / Tony Zeiss, PhD

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

TOPIC: The Trail of History Along Little Sugar Creek P. Anthony Zeiss, Ed.D., Executive Director, Museum of the Bible - an innovative, global, educational institution, whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the history, the impact, and the narrative of the Bible. The MOTB is currently under development near the National Mall […]

Relationship Between the US and China / Dr. Cheryl Brown

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

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: The Relationship Between the US and China  Dr. Cheryl Brown is the Interim Chair and Undergraduate Coordinator & Associate Professor for the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UNC—Charlotte. Courses she teaches include the Politics of China, East Asia in World Affairs, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence: Privacy, Ethics and […]

Deadly Declarations Novel with Author Landis Wade

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

TOPIC: The Meck Dec: How Charlotte's Actions on May 20, 1775 Inspired My Novel, Deadly Declarations In this presentation, we explore the lead up to the revolutionary war and how those events unfolded to cause Charlotte to declare independence from the most powerful nation in the world on May 20, 1775, and we explore the […]