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 […]
All members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom, our New Member Orientation meeting. Learn more about the organization including how to meet people, join events and how you can help the organization - the best way to meet new people! In person meeting is in Room 106, PUMC.
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 […]
TOPIC: The Trail of History Along Little Sugar Creek P. Anthony Zeiss, Ed.D., has now formally retired. Previously, he was the Executive Director of the 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. […]
GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: The Relationship Between the US and China Dr. Cheryl Brown is the Chair and 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 Governance, and others. Her […]
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 […]
TOPIC: 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, What to Expect in the Carolinas with Brad Panovich A detailed look at the climatological set-up for the upcoming hurricane season. BIOGRAPHY Growing up outside of Cleveland, Ohio, I've always been fascinated by severe weather. I love thunderstorms, tornadoes, blizzards and hurricanes. My parents thought I was crazy, but they […]
TOPIC: Queens University of Charlotte: Today and Tomorrow The chief academic officer of Queens will visit with the Seniors Scholars to share an update on current campus activities as well as discuss the aspirational strategic vision that is guiding its plans for the near future. BIOGRAPHY Sarah Fatherly is the chief academic officer for Queens […]
Today’s top local issues — school boundaries, affordable housing, gentrification — are often shaped by Charlotte’s neighborhood geography. How did Charlotte develop its current ”wedge and crescent” pattern of wealth in the south, less prosperity across the center of the county? Community historian Dr. Tom Hanchett returns to explore that sometimes surprising story, based on […]
TOPIC: Classical Music of Spain and Latin America SPEAKER: Frank Dominguez, General Manager, WDAV and Host of Concierto The presentation explores the variety of ethnic and religious influences that make up Spanish culture, and demonstrates how these sources are expressed in the music of Spain. It also traces the development of musical nationalism in Europe, and […]
All members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom, our New Member Orientation meeting. Learn more about the organization including how to meet people, join events and how you can help the organization – the best way to meet new people! In person meeting is in Room 106 in PUMC.
TOPIC: AARP's Advocacy: Representing the 50+ in North Carolina and the Nation SPEAKER: Rebecca Gilbert, Associate State Director for AARP in the Charlotte Region. This presentation will walk participants through how AARP advocates on behalf of older adults in Charlotte, on the North Carolina state scale, and nationwide. BIOGRAPHY Rebecca Gilbert is the Associate State Director […]
GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Global Famine SPEAKER: Dr. Colleen Hammelman, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences and Director of the Charlotte Action Research Project at UNC Charlotte World hunger has galvanized public attention and policymakers for centuries. While significant political, economic, and technological advances have been made such that the worst cases […]
TOPIC: The American Revolution in Mecklenburg County SPEAKER: Hugh Dussek, History Professor, CPCC A presentation about the people living in Mecklenburg County during the American Revolution, the nearby Revolutionary War battles, and the events during the British occupation of Charlotte in the later stages of the war. BIOGRAPHY Originally from London, England, Hugh Dussek has […]
TOPIC: What’s the Prescription for US Healthcare: Nip & Tuck or Major Surgery? SPEAKER: George Bohmfalk, MD Dr. Bohmfalk will discuss the present status of healthcare delivery in the US and various ways in which it might be improved. BIOGRAPHY Dr. Bohmfalk grew up, did his medical training, and practiced neurosurgery in Texas. Since retiring […]
