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International Climate Cooperation in an Era of Geopolitical Turmoil with Mark Kelso

Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) - Wolfe Hall 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: International Climate Cooperation in an Era of Geopolitical Turmoil SPEAKER: Mark Kelso, Professor, Political Science, International Studies & Sociology Department, Queens University An overview of international efforts to enhance global environmental protection, with a focus on recent efforts to address climate change.  Discussion of where these efforts have succeeded. Discussion of key…

NATO Under New Leadership with Dmitry Vovchuk

Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) - Wolfe Hall 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, North Carolina

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: North Atlantic Treaty Organization Under New Leadership SPEAKER: Dmitry Vovchuk, The Cohen Group Following NATO's 75th Anniversary Summit in Washington DC in July 2024, the Alliance faces a new reality. The reelection of Donald Trump and his policies on NATO and Ukraine will determine the course of European security for the foreseeable…

American Foreign Policy in the Middle East with Dr. Harry Chernotsky

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

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: American Foreign Policy in the Middle East  SPEAKER: Dr. Harry Chernotsky, Professor Emeritus Global Studies, UNC Charlotte This presentation - part of the Great Decisions 2025 program -will address the continuing search for peace in the Middle East, as the region looks to move beyond the events of October 7 and confronts…

Update on Mecklenburg County Initiatives with Dena Diorio

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

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Update on Mecklenburg County Initiatives SPEAKER: Dena Diorio, Mecklenburg County Manager Dena will provide an update on County projects and initiatives and answer questions. BIOGRAPHY Dena Diorio has been a leader in public administration since 1988. After graduate school Dena started what would be a ten-year stint with the City of New…

India: Between China, the West and the Global South with Parag Sakai

Zoom Only

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC:  India: Between China, the West and the Global South SPEAKER: Parag Sakai As the Republic of India marks its 75th anniversary in January 2025, the world’s most populous nation and largest democracy continues to defy simple categorization. NOTE: This meeting will be Zoom only. There will be no in-person meeting due to…

Update on Queens University with Dr. Sarah Fatherly

PUMC - Wolfe Hall 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC:  Update on Queens University SPEAKER: Dr. Sarah Fatherly, Chief Academic Officer for Queens University of Charlotte Details coming soon. BIOGRAPHY Sarah Fatherly is the chief academic officer for Queens University of Charlotte, overseeing all academic programs and services. Having served in that role since 2017, Dr. Fatherly has almost two decades of experience in…

The Butterfly Project with Lori Semel

PUMC - Wolfe Hall 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC:  The Butterfly Project SPEAKER: Lori Semel Details coming soon. BIOGRAPHY Details coming soon. NOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC, no registration required. Attend via Zoom, please register with the Zoom link above.

Levine Cancer Institute Update with Dr. Stephen Riggs

PUMC - Wolfe Hall 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

TOPIC: Levine Cancer Institute Update SPEAKER:  Dr. Stephen Riggs Details coming soon. BIOGRAPHY Details coming soon. NOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC, no registration required. Attend via Zoom, please register with the Zoom link above.