Hybrid: In-person & Zoom

TOPIC: Charlotte Fire Department Update SPEAKER:  Battalion Chief Horne Chief Horne will provide us insight into the operations of an agency that is so critical to the safety of Charlotte.…

TOPIC: Globalization, Trade, and Tariffs SPEAKER: Sergio Castello, Professor, Wingate University A look at globalization since the 1970s to today and the importance of trade (and the notion of comparative…

TOPIC: Elections Integrity SPEAKER: Mary Jo McGowan, Dept of Political Science and Public Administration, UNC-Charlotte A review of the elections process helps folks understand how elections work and how confident…

TOPIC: U.S. Relationship with Mexico: Past, Present and Future SPEAKER: Dr. Jurgen Buchenau, Dowd Term Professor of Capitalism Studies; Professor of History and Latin American Studies, UNC Charlotte An overview…

TOPIC: How Old Age Echoes Young Age SPEAKER: Judy Goldman, Author Judy will talk about how every age -- young age and old age and every age in between --…

TOPIC: The Government Accountability Office SPEAKER: Davis Judson, Senior Analyst, GAO GAO has been called the congressional watchdog and the defender of the public interest. Learn about GAO's unique role…

TOPIC: The Pearl, Charlotte's Innovation District SPEAKER: Hillary Crittendon The Pearl, anchored by Wake Forest School of Medicine, is a 30-acre mixed-use development that includes education, retail, apartments, a hotel,…

TOPIC: The Future of Human-AI Relations SPEAKER:  Mark Peres, Author/Professor/Founder In this provocative and accessible talk, ethicist and novelist Mark Peres invites audiences to explore one of the most profound…