Speaker Presentations

TOPIC: Behind the Curtain SPEAKER: Laura Little, Executive Producer, Laura Little Theatricals Laura will speak about what it takes to put up a theatrical production at the community theatre and…

How Music Impacts Society with Joe Kendrick

TOPIC:  What a Rush! A Brief History of Mining in North Carolina SPEAKER: Valerie Reynolds, Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences UNC Charlotte From the first gold discovered in…

TOPIC: What did you say? Communication, Problem-solving, and Intelligence in Birds SPEAKER: Jeffrey Thomas, Professor of Biology, Queens University of Charlotte Birds, especially songbirds, say a lot. But what do…

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: The Future of US-China Relations SPEAKER: Keren Zhu, Assistant Professor, Davidson College U.S.-China relations have emerged as the most consequential dynamic in contemporary international relations, profoundly influencing…

TOPIC: Medicare Fraud SPEAKER: Austin Caton, Aging Program Coordinator, Centralina Area Agency on Aging Austin is an Aging Program Coordinator for the Digital Navigation Program providing assistance with technology and…

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC:   America and Changing Economic World SPEAKER: Jay Bryson, Managing Director, Chief Economist, Wells Fargo Corporate and Investment Bank Dr. Bryson will present his annual analysis of financial…

GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: How PBS Charlotte Shines the Spotlight on our Region SPEAKER: Amy Burkett, PBS General Manager Amy will share interesting statistics and behind the scenes production details woven…