Events

Meeting Note: Speaker will be remote. PUMC Wolfe Hall will be open for in-person attendance.

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Who are Climate Refugees? Climate Migration in Historical, Political, and Cultural Perspective Despite widespread acknowledgement of the growing connection between climate change and migration, there are currently no legal protections in international or US law for people displaced by climate change. This presentation explores historical, political, and ethical issues surrounding climate migration […]

TOPIC: Siloam School: Pursuing Education for a Better Life An overview of the Save Siloam School project sponsored by the Charlotte Museum of History and a review of the history behind segregated schools in the Carolinas. BIOGRAPHY Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Terri L. White’s diverse career background has molded her into an innovative, charismatic, and transformative […]

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Latin American Politics Dan Crocker, Director of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program for Davidson College. Our speaker this week joined Davidson College as the Director of the Dean Rusk International Studies Program after a varied and colorful career in both the public and private sectors, much of it spent outside the […]

NOTE: Trena Palmer will not be in-person but will be on Zoom. Wolfe Hall will be open for member attendance.

Educating seniors on benefits, process and rewards from local, state and national senior games participation.

TOPIC: Racial Equity in The Justice System What is the current status of racial equity in North Carolina’s Criminal and Civil Justice systems?  This presentation will include snapshots of data that address that question as well as information about efforts in various communities across the state to bring about greater equity. This includes information about the […]

TOPIC: A Mix of Medical Information I Learned on the Way to Something Else NOTE: This program will be at the Queens University Sports Complex. Medical knowledge is constantly changing and misinformation abounds. This lecture provides practical information about Superbugs, Non-operating room anesthesia, Avian flu, and the latest on pandemic risks. Attendees will learn how […]

All members old and new are invited to attend, in person or on Zoom, our monthly 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!

TOPIC: Arts and Culture – The Charlotte Way Our presenter will give a look into the arts and culture in the Charlotte community over the decades. We will discuss the formation of the ASC (Arts and Science Council) to the formation of the Charlotte Arts and Culture Advisory Board. The discussion will include a look […]