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SUMMARY:Shakespeare is Playing You with Dave Collins
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Shakespeare is Playing You\nSPEAKER: Dave Collins\, Professor of English\, Emeritus\nShakespeare’s language\, Early Modern English\, can be confusing for people who haven’t spent a lot of time with the Bard. \nBest advice? Don’t worry about understanding every word. Enjoy yourself and focus on the big picture. Sometimes understanding depends on knowing about ideas current in Shakespeare’s world. Sometimes a quick wit and a good ear are enough. Sometimes what matters is a good ear and a good heart. \nWe’ll look at an example or two in each category to see how Shakespeare uses language to get around our defenses–nobody likes to be preached to!–to move his audience toward his way of seeing the world. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/shakespeare-is-playing-you-with-dave-collins/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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SUMMARY:Catawba History 101 with Kassidy Plyler
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Catawba History 101: History and Traditions of the Catawba Nation\nSPEAKER: Kassidy Plyler\, Cultural Programs Docent/Exhibit Coordinator\, Catawba Cultural Center\nCatawba History 101 explores the rich 6\,000-year history of the Catawba Nation \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nKassidy Plyler is an enrolled citizen of the Catawba Nation\, born January 24th\, 1992\, and raised in Rock Hill\, South Carolina. \nKassidy currently works as the Cultural Programs Docent and Exhibit Coordinator at the Catawba Cultural Center on the reservation. \nShe has taken the knowledge that she has gained from growing up on the reservation listening to elders and shares it with those eager to learn. She assists with public programming and community cultural classes through dance\, basketry\, and history lessons. She enjoys sharing the history of the Catawba as much as possible. \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/catawba-cultural-center/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T090000
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Friday November 10
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom\, our New Member Orientation meeting. \nLearn 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! \nIn person meeting is in Room 106 in PUMC.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-friday-november-10/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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SUMMARY:Responsible Citizens—The Lifeblood of America with Major General David Richwine (Ret.)
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Responsible Citizens—The Lifeblood of America\nSPEAKER: Major General\, United States Marine Corps (Ret.) \nIn his world renowned speech to the French at the Sorbonne on April 23\, 1910\, T. Roosevelt opined: A democratic republic such as ours—an effort to realize in its full sense government by\, of\, and for the people—represents the most gigantic of all possible social experiments\, the one fraught with great responsibilities alike for good and evil.   This presentation is intended to offer thoughts on the Idea of America—its nature and current condition. . . strengths\, weaknesses and challenges; responsibilities of citizens; roles of veterans; and suggestions on ways to keep the gift we have been given\, leaving it to our children in as good or better condition than we received it. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nDave Richwine graduated the University of Kansas (KU) in June 1965\, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. \nIn his 32+ years on active duty\, he held 25 widely varied primary duty assignments\, serving in or visiting more than 30 countries.\nHe commanded an infantry rifle platoon and rifle company in combat in Vietnam; an F-4 squadron; the Marine Corps Air Station\, Beaufort S. C.; and Marine Corps Air Bases\, Eastern Area in the U.S. \nHe served as the executive officer in an infantry company\, aviation squadron and Marine Aircraft Group. He also served as a jet flight instructor and as a recruiter of officer candidates. \nHis staff duties involved strategic planning; aide de camp; and “planning\, programming\, budgeting\, and analysis” functions in major USMC command headquarters as well as in the Pentagon on the staffs of the Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of Defense.\nIn addition to several shorter\, specialized courses of instruction\, he graduated with distinction from the Marine Corps Officer Basic School\, USAF pilot training\, the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School\, the USAF Air Command and Staff College\, and the National War College. \nAt the time of his retirement\, he was serving simultaneously as the Marine Corps’ first Chief Information Officer; the Assistant Chief of Staff\, Command\, Control\, Communications\, Computers and Interoperability (C4I); and the Director of Intelligence at Headquarters\, U.S. Marine Corps\, Washington\, D.C. \nLeaving active duty\, he joined the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association\, International for three years following which he served at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum as the Director of Development. His service now is focussed on developing the patriotic\, responsible citizens who will keep America strong\, and he serves in a leadership or advisory capacity on several youth-oriented organizations which contribute to that goal.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/veterans-day-with-major-general-david-richwine/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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SUMMARY:The Complicated\, Immersive Worlds of Whitfield Lovell with Dr. Jen Edwards\, Chief Curator\, Mint Museum
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Complicated\, Immersive Worlds of Whitfield Lovell\nSPEAKER: Dr. Jen Edwards\, Mint Museum of Art Chief curator and curator of contemporary art\n\nNew York-based artists Whitfield Lovell creates meticulous portrait drawings and immersive installations that envelope the viewer’s every sensory response. Fresh soil\, a tumbler of bourbon\, cicadas humming\, a gospel chorus swelling in a spiritual\, the pulsating rhythm of a river’s current and sunlight sparking light off the ripples\, gently shaded charcoal drawings of Black Americans whose likenesses Lovell finds in his personal collection of 3\,000 government identification photographs from 1850 to 1950 that—these are some of the details that Lovell includes in his work. The resulting effect encompasses both highly personal and expansively universal\, the historic and the immediate. Lovell’s work encourages us to imagine the lives and worlds of his portrait sitters while also reminding us of the complicated narrative of the United States. Through the story of African Americans from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement\, Lovell invites us to investigate human struggle\, resilience\, and fortitude. \nThe Mint Museum will present an major exhibition on Whitfield Lovell from June 29\, 2024 to September 22\, 2024 at the Uptown location. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nJennifer Sudul Edwards\, Ph.D. received her doctorate from the Institute of Fine Arts\, NYU\, in 2014. Since July 2019 she has been the chief curator and curator of contemporary art at The Mint Museum. \nShe has held curatorial positions at the Norton Simon Museum\, Santa Barbara Museum of Art\, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art\, and the Annenberg Space for Photography\, Los Angeles. \nDr. Sudul Edwards has won numerous awards for her publications\, exhibitions\, and curatorial work\, including an SEMC Publications Award for her Wrestling the Angel compendium and Charlotte Magazine’s “Best Curator” for 2017 and Charlottean of the Year in 2019. \nShe is a cofounder and co-organizer of Sphere Series and founding Board Chair at Goodyear Arts\, where she continues to serve on the Board.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/topic-tbd-with-dr-jen-edwards-chief-curator-mint-museum/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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SUMMARY:The Rural-Urban Divide and the 2024 Election with Chelsea Kaufman
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Rural-Urban Divide and the 2024 Election \nSPEAKER: Chelsea Kaufman\, Assistant Professor\, Wingate University\nChelsea provide an overview of how political attitudes and voting behaviors have varied across rural and urban areas over the last several election cycles and discuss what this might mean for 2024\, especially in “swing states” like NC. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nChelsea Kaufman is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Wingate University\, where she has worked since 2018. She teaches courses such as American Government; US Campaigns and Elections; The US Presidency; Public Opinion; and Voting Rights Past and Present. \nOne of her passions is encouraging civic engagement\, especially among her students\, and she is a Steering Committee member for the Faculty Network for Student Voting Rights (https://facultyforvotingrights.org/). \nHer research focuses primarily on the rural-urban divide in the United States and has been published in The Journal of Rural Studies and Rural Society. \nOriginally from Pennsylvania\, she completed her undergraduate degree in her hometown at Pennsylvania Western University – Clarion and then went on to complete her Ph.D. at Purdue University in 2017. She lives in Charlotte\, NC with her husband and their pets (2 cats and 2 dogs).
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-rural-urban-divide-and-the-2024-election-with-chelsea-kaufman/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T090000
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Friday January 19
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom\, our New Member Orientation meeting. \nLearn 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! \nIn person meeting is in Room 106 in PUMC.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-friday-january-19/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T100000
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SUMMARY:North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with Dmitry Vovchuk
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) \nSPEAKER: Dmitry Vovchuk\, Nonresident Senior Fellow\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative \nThis presentation will provide an overview of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as we approach the Alliance’s 75th Anniversary. The discussion will cover NATO’s mission\, capabilities\, relevance\, enlargement\, and future. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nMr. Dmitry Vovchuk joined The Cohen Group after serving in numerous key roles at the US Departments of State and Defense\, National Security Council\, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He also held several leadership positions in financial services and management consulting. \nMr. Vovchuk was selected to the Civil Service as a Presidential Management Fellow in 2006. He led the interagency process to invite new members into NATO at its Summit in Bucharest\, Romania\, supported the development of NATO’s renewed Strategic Concept\, and managed US policy priorities for the Alliance’s International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan. Mr. Vovchuk also served as a Political Officer at the US Embassy in Kyiv\, Ukraine and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense during the 2008 conflict between Russia and Georgia. \nSubsequently\, Mr. Vovchuk coordinated the work of the White House Task Force responsible for the 2012 NATO Summit hosted by President Obama in Chicago and served as the National Security Council Director for Eastern Europe\, managing the development and execution of US policy for a region stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea. \nMr. Vovchuk later served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary General of NATO. In that role\, he managed the transition of NATO’s combat operations in Afghanistan to its Resolute Support Mission and helped achieve key milestones in NATO’s ballistic missile defense program. Mr. Vovchuk also led the process to conduct a full review of the US integrated campaign plan as the Director for Strategic Planning in the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy to Counter ISIS. \nOutside of government\, Mr. Vovchuk advised global consumer goods and health care companies on organizational change and strategic alignment as a Principal with the McChrystal Group. He was a registered financial representative and served as Chief of Staff at Ally Bank\, supporting the Executive Director for its auto\, deposits\, online brokerage\, and wealth management customer care and experience division. \nMr. Vovchuk is the recipient of the State Department’s Superior and Meritorious Honor Awards\, completed a five-year term membership with the Council on Foreign Relations\, and teaches foreign policy as an Adjunct Professor in the Political Science Department at Queens University of Charlotte. \nHe received a Master’s of Arts in US National Security Policy at Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts from Drew University.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/north-atlantic-treaty-organization-nato-with-dmitry-vovchuk/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T110000
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence for Defense and National Security with Tate Nurkin
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Artificial Intelligence for Defense and National Security\nSPEAKER:  Tate Nurkin\, OTH Intelligence Group\, Atlantic Council\, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments \nAI and other emerging technologies are shaping the future of conflict–both kinetic and non-kinetic–and military capabilities. As a result\, most modern militaries are prioritizing the development\, adoption\, and integration of AI-enabled capabilities and concepts of operations. The US Department of Defense alone has nearly 700 on-going AI-related development and acquisition programs encompassing a wide range of capabilities and activities–from fielding autonomous systems to speeding up decision-making to improving logistics\, sustainment\, training to cyber security and information operations to creating new efficiencies and the design and manufacture of military equipment. \nThis presentation will:\n1) provide insight into the reasons why militaries around the world\, including the United States\, are prioritizing AI development and adoption \n2) discuss the range of applications of AI for military and security community organizations \n3) profile key AI-related initiatives the US and other countries are pursuing \n4) Highlight challenges associated with the adoption and integration of AI enabled capabilities \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nTate Nurkin is an independent analyst and consultant on defense and security issues and the founder of OTH Intelligence Group. He has over 25 years of experience working with the US and allied and partner defense and national security communities examining Indo-Pacific security\, China’s military modernization\, and how emerging technologies are shaping the future of conflict and military capabilities. \nTate is also a Non-Resident Senior Fellow with both the Forward Defense program and Indo-Pacific Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council and also with the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. \nPrior to starting OTH in March 2018\, Tate spent 12 years at Janes\, a leading defense intelligence firm\, including four as the Executive Director of Strategic Assessments and Futures Studies. He also previously worked with the Modelling\, Simulation\, Wargaming\, and Analysis Team at Booz Allen Hamilton\, the Strategic Assessment Center of SAIC\, and Joint Management Services. \nFrom 2014 – 2018\, Tate spent consecutive two year terms with the World Economic Forum’s Nuclear Security Global Agenda Council and Future Council on International Security. \nTate holds a bachelors of arts in History and Political Science from Duke University and a Masters of Science in International Affairs from the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech. \nHe lives in Matthews\, NC. \n\nBattlefield Applications\nFive Revolutions\nEye to Eye in AI\nA Candle in the Dark
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/artificial-intelligence-for-defense-and-national-security-with-tate-nurkin/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T110000
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SUMMARY:Inherit the Land with Gene Stowe
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Inherit the Land; Jim Crow Meets Miss Maggie’s Will\nSPEAKER: Gene Stowe\, Author \nTwo antebellum white spinster sisters in Marvin\, NC\, raised a black man and then his daughter as their own beginning in Reconstruction. \nThe women left them their 800 acre homeplace\, a will upheld against all odds by two White juries in Monroe in the 1920’s. The personal relationships and economic empowerment left Marvin untouched by Jim Crow to this day. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \n\nGraduated from Monroe High School 1972\nUNC (religion) 1975\nLutheran Theological Seminary (MTS) 1983\nReporter for the Charlotte Observer 1981-1993\nTeacher\, head of writing and religion program for Trinity Schools Inc. in South Bend\, IN 1993-2012\nFreelance writer 2013 to present
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/love-justice-how-maggie-and-mittie-made-marvin-a-model-with-gene-stowe-1/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T110000
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Fungi in Promoting Healthy Plant and Forest Growth with Dr. Andrea Porras-Alfaro
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Importance of Fungi in Promoting Healthy Plant and Forest Growth \nSPEAKER:  Dr. Andrea Porras-Alfaro \nFungi are diverse and abundant. They are an integral part of plants and soil communities. This talk will discuss the importance of fungi on agriculture and forest health. \nNOTE: This presentation is Zoom only. There will be no in-person meeting at PUMC. You must register via the Zoom button above to get access to this presentation. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Andrea Porras-Alfaro is a mycologist. She studies plant-fungal interactions including fungi associated with orchids\, desert plants\, and grasslands. She obtained her Ph.D. from University of New Mexico and she is currently a Program Director at the National Science Foundation. \nhttps://sites.google.com/site/andreaporrasalfaro/
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-importance-fungi-in-promoting-healthy-plant-and-forest-growth-with-dr-andrea-porras-alfaro/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T094500
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Friday February 16
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom\, our New Member Orientation meeting. \nLearn 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! \nIn person meeting is in Room 106 in PUMC.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-friday-february-16/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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SUMMARY:Unveiling the Skies: Preview of Sullenberger Aviation Museum with Kayla Adams and Misty Sweat
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Unveiling the Skies: Preview of Sullenberger Aviation Museum\n\nSPEAKER:  Kayla Adams\, Director of Education\, and Misty Sweat\, VP of Education and Programming\, Sullenberger Aviation Museum \nJoin us for a sneak peek into the upcoming Sullenberger Aviation Museum\, set to open its doors this summer in the growing city of Charlotte\, NC. See a preview of the new state-of-the-art $30 million campus and get a glimpse of the museum’s innovative exhibits that will showcase the evolution of aviation technology\, the pivotal moments that have defined modern air travel\, and the people of aviation that have made it happen. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nKayla Adams is the Director of Education at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum (SAM). \nKayla is driving the development of SAM’s comprehensive education program. Her role involves orchestrating educational visitor experiences\, including guided field trips\, special educational programming\, and makerspace engagement. \nShe also supports the development of SAM’s newly structured volunteer program. Kayla holds a Master’s in Heritage Preservation from Georgia State University\, specializing in museum educational programming. \nWith over a decade of experience in educational programming\, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her position\, ensuring that Sullenberger Aviation provides enriching and educational experiences for visitors while preserving the heritage of aviation. \nIntroducing Dr. Misty Sweat\, a dynamic educational leader with a passion for innovation and a commitment to shaping the future of aviation education. Currently serving as the Vice President of Education at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum for the past year\, Dr. Sweat brings over 15 years of invaluable experience to the field of education. \nDr. Sweat’s journey began as a high school math and science teacher\, where her dedication to fostering student growth and curiosity for improving outcomes quickly set her apart. Over the years\, she transitioned into leadership roles by spearheading groundbreaking programming and introducing and providing training for transformative initiatives across five different districts spanning two states. \nArmed with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership from the University of Memphis\, Dr. Sweat’s academic foundation laid the groundwork for her future in educational leadership. Her commitment to continuous growth and expertise led her to attain a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from East Tennessee State University. \nIn her current role\, Dr. Sweat is at the forefront of designing the educational and volunteer programs while also spearheading outreach and workforce development initiatives at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum. As the museum prepares to open its doors next summer\, her visionary leadership and innovative approach promise to create an engaging and impactful educational experience for visitors\, students\, and aviation enthusiasts alike. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/unveiling-the-skies-preview-of-sullenberger-aviation-museum-with-kayla-adams-and-misty-sweatunveiling-the-skies-preview-of-sullenberger-aviation-museum-with-kayla-adams/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T110000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Indonesia with Dr. Kevin Fogg / GREAT DECISIONS Topic
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Understanding Indonesia\nSPEAKER:  Dr. Kevin Fogg\, Associate Director\, Carolina Asia Center\, UNC-Chapel Hill \nIndonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country\, has more Muslims than any other country on earth\, is a center for global biodiversity\, and is the biggest player in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations–and yet it is not well known or understood in the United States. \nThis presentation will unpack how Indonesia fits into our modern world and what is next for the country after its 2024 elections. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Kevin Fogg is the Associate Director of the Carolina Asia Center at UNC-Chapel Hill and teaches in the university’s Department of History. \nDr. Fogg came to UNC from Oxford\, where he taught for eight years in the Faculty of History\, Brasenose College\, and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. He did his undergraduate degree at Duke\, and he completed his master’s and doctoral studies at Yale. \nHe is a historian of Southeast Asia\, specializing in Islamic societies and post-colonial Indonesia. \nNew Mandala blog run by the Australian National University provides interesting perspectives on Indonesia (often politics) in English\, usually about once a month: https://www.newmandala.org/\nThe Inside Indonesia online journal is written by academics for a non-specialist audience\, and treats a broad range of topics in Indonesian society: https://www.insideindonesia.org/\nElizabeth Pisani’s book _Indonesia\, Etc._ provides an engaging introduction to the archipelago\, although now about a decade old: http://indonesiaetc.com/
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/understanding-indonesia-with-dr-kevin-fogg-great-decisions-topic/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T110000
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SUMMARY:Policing in 2024 with David Robinson
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Policing in 2024\nSPEAKER: David Robinson\, Deputy Chief\, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department \nDeputy Chief Robinson will provide insights into the security and public-order issues facing Charlotte this year and beyond and the plans of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department to meet those challenges. \nNOTE: Location change. This presentation will be at Temple Beth El.  \nDirections to Temple Beth El: \n\nEnter Shalom Park at the light – 5007 Providence Rd.\nAt the T-intersection\, turn right\, then make an immediate right.\nTurn left into parking lots for Temple Beth El.\n\n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDeputy Chief David Robinson joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a member of the 122nd Recruit Class in 1996. He was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief on October 6\, 2022. As the Deputy Chief of the Patrol Services Group\, he oversees approximately 1200 sworn and civilian employees\, within 13 Patrol Divisions and Airport Law Enforcement. \nWith over 27 years of dedicated public service to the City of Charlotte\, Deputy Chief Robinson has held many assignments to include\, Major over the Administrative Services Bureau and Central Patrol Service Area\, Captain of the Central and Hickory Grove Patrol Divisions as well as Captain over the Recruiting Unit. As a Lieutenant\, Deputy Chief Robinson was assigned to the Homicide Unit where he supervised four squads of Homicide Detectives dedicated to bringing justice to murder victims and their families. Additionally\, Deputy Chief Robinson served as a Supervisor in the Steele Creek Division and the Street Crimes Unit after seven years as a police officer. \nAs an innovative leader within the Law Enforcement Profession\, Deputy Chief Robinson is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)\, an organization which works to address the most crucial issues facing law enforcement today. He currently serves as a member on the IACP Victim Services Committee\, which supports cooperation and assistance between law enforcement and other crisis intervention providers to improve services and treatment for crime victims. Deputy Chief Robinson also graduated from the inaugural session of CMPD’s Command College in 2017. \nFrom a young boy\, Deputy Chief Robinson grew up in Charlotte\, NC where he was educated in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System\, (CMS). Following graduation from Independence High School\, he attended Appalachian State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice\, December of 1995. It was only three (3) short months later\, March of 1996\, when he made the very important life decision to join the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Since that time\, Deputy Chief Robinson has worked tirelessly to build collaborative partnerships within the community\, while engaging with the citizens of Charlotte on a human level\, one positive interaction at a time.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/policing-in-2024-with-david-robinson/
LOCATION:Temple Beth El\, 5101 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, 28270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T094500
DTSTAMP:20260419T095637
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Friday March 8
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom\, our New Member Orientation meeting. \nLearn 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! \nIn person meeting is in Room 106 in PUMC.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-friday-march-8/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095637
CREATED:20230731T173628Z
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SUMMARY:Earthquakes - A Lot of Shaking Going On with Kenneth Taylor
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Earthquakes — Alot of Shaking Going On\nSPEAKER:  Kenneth Taylor\, North Carolina Geological Survey; N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) \nTravel over several of time in the eastern half of our country to see the number and severity of earthquakes in the Eastern and Central Part of the US. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nBorn in North Carolina — Interest in earthquakes began after the 1971 San Fernando in California. I did not feel an earthquake personally until many years later. \nIn 1971\, I lived at Fort Bragg in North Carolina.  That year\, the San Fernando earthquake in California got me excited.  I am a seismologist / geophysicist / geologist.  When I went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill\, I was the Teaching Assistant (TA) for the geophysics professor — Dr. Christine Powell (as an undergraduate). \nAfter getting my undergraduate degree in geology\, I went to the University of South Carolina in Columbia.  With my M.S. I got a job at Teledyne-Geotech in Dallas\, Texas as a research geophysicist.  Teledyne-Geotech made the most advanced borehole seismometers in the world.  We even recorded a volcanic eruption in Mexico with sensors that were hundreds of miles from the volcano. \nAfter a few years at T- G\, I moved with my wife to St. Louis to complete my doctorate in geophysics.  I chased earthquakes across the Midwest as well as recording seismic events in the Arctic Circle.  The team I was part of during the second summer in the high artic recorded the last soviet underground nuclear test. \nI got a Congressional Science Fellowship after completing my Doctorate.  I spent that year in the Washington area as worked for Senator Harry Reid. \nAfter that\, I came back to North Carolina and lived in Asheville\, and Wake County working for the State Government ever since.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/earthquakes-in-the-carolinas-to-the-midwest-the-past-the-present-and-the-future-with-kenneth-taylor/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T110000
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SUMMARY:Outsmart the Outbreak with Dr. Katie Passaretti
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Outsmart the Outbreak: Winning the War Against Future Infectious Disease Threats with Dr. Katie Passaretti\nSPEAKER:  Dr. Katie Passaretti\, Vice President\, Chief Epidemiologist for Atrium Health \nReview factors contributing to emerging pathogens\, past and more recent pandemic successes and failures\, and what we can do better when facing the inevitable next infectious disease threat. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Catherine Passaretti completed medical school\, internal medicine and infectious disease training at Johns Hopkins.  She currently is Vice President\, Chief Epidemiologist for Atrium Health and is a Clinical Professor in Internal Medicine\, Section for Infectious Diseases at Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/covid-and-pandemic-preparedness-with-dr-katie-passaretti/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T110000
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SUMMARY:Why Disengagement from the Middle East is Harder than You Think with Professor Sylvie Toska
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Why Disengagement from the Middle East is Harder than You Think\nSPEAKER: Professor Sylvie Toska\, Assistant Professor of Political Science\, Davidson College \nThe presentation will discuss past and present US interests in the Middle East\, and examine reasons why US disengagement from the region is\, and will continue to be\, difficult. It also discusses failures of US policy in the region and provides policy suggestions for the future. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Toska is a Middle East and International Relations specialist with a PhD in political science from Cornell University. \nHer first book\, which is forthcoming with Oxford University Press\, is titled: “Revolutionary Emotions: Emotions and the Spread and Success of Revolt.” This book builds on over 6 years of field work in the Middle East. \nShe is currently working on a second book\, which examine intelligence success and failure in the Middle East.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/why-disengagement-from-the-middle-east-is-harder-than-you-think-with-professor-sylvie-toska/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T110000
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SUMMARY:Multiple Points of Entry with David Fisk
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  Charlotte Symphony – Multiple Points of Entry\nSPEAKER: David Fisk\, President & CEO\, Charlotte Symphony \nA newcomer’s guide to the Charlotte Symphony. \nNOTE: Location change. This presentation will be at Temple Beth El. Speaker will be via Zoom. \n  \nDirections to Temple Beth El: \n\nEnter Shalom Park at the light – 5007 Providence Rd.\nAt the T-intersection\, turn right\, then make an immediate right.\nTurn left into parking lots for Temple Beth El.\n\n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDavid Fisk joined the Charlotte Symphony as its President & CEO in 2020. Prior to that he served as Executive Director of the Richmond Symphony in Virginia for 18 years\, having previously held leadership roles in the UK and Ireland with a chamber orchestra\, a symphony orchestra\, an international arts festival and a sculpture park. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Manchester\, and a postgraduate performer’s diploma specializing in piano accompaniment from the Royal Northern College of Music\, where he also studied singing\, composition and conducting. \nDavid’s musical life began early\, as a boy chorister for five years at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London\, which made him realize his life would be in music one way or another. Studying cello led to a deep affinity for orchestral and chamber music\, and learning organ at St. Paul’s developed his love of church and choral music into adulthood. Though he started out as a professional musician\, and still continues to play piano and organ to this day\, David made the turn in his early twenties to arts management\, to which he has ever since dedicated his career. \nDavid is married to the Irish opera singer and voice teacher Anne O’Byrne. They live in Dilworth and have two grown children\, both currently studying in Europe.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/charlotte-symphony-with-david-fiskpolicing-in-2024-with-david-robinson-copy/
LOCATION:Temple Beth El\, 5101 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, 28270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T110000
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SUMMARY:Coping with Copyright with Matthew Asbell
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Copyright Law\nSPEAKER: Matthew Asbell\, Partner\, Lippes Mathias \nNOTE: This presentation will be via Zoom at Wolfe Hall. \nAs AI takes over our lives\, how are we impacted regarding using materials we may have copied from an online source? Join us for this fascinating topic to make sure you are following the law correctly. \nWith extensive knowledge and background in information technology\, entertainment\, medicine\, and a range of other fields\, Matt Asbell\, works with clients in diverse industries. \nMatt assists clients in clearing\, obtaining\, enforcing\, and defending trademark\, patent\, design and copyrights in the United States and throughout the world\, while also advising on domain names\, social media and related issues. \nMatthew serves as an adjunct professor of law and frequent guest lecturer at Fordham University and The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University)\, and has taught at Columbia University and the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economia (ISDE) in Madrid\, Spain. \nHe hosts a weekly podcast on the intangible aspects of business and frequently appears in the media to discuss significant cases and topics relevant to the law surrounding intellectual property. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nWww.matthewasbell.com\nWww.lippes.com \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/copyright-law-with-matthew-asbell/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T094500
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Friday April 12
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom\, our New Member Orientation meeting. \nLearn 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! \nIn person meeting is in Room 106 in PUMC.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-friday-april-12/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T110000
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CREATED:20240216T171956Z
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SUMMARY:Current Events in Healthcare with Brad Wilson
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Healthcare Financing for Medicare/Medicaid \nSPEAKER: Brad Wilson\, CEO Emeritus\, BlueCross BlueShield of NC \nBrad will discuss the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act\, it’s implementation and potential impacts and what President Biden and President Trump are saying about their respective positions are/may be on the Act and other important healthcare issues. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nBrad Wilson served as CEO of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of North Carolina. Prior to that\, he served as Counsel to the Governor of North Carolina. Brad now teaches business and law at Wake Forest University. He currently serves as interim Director of the North Carolina Museum of History. \nJAMA Network
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/healthcare-financing-for-medicare-medicaid-with-brad-wilson/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095637
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SUMMARY:Affordable Housing with Tom Hanchett
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Affordable Housing\nSPEAKER:  Tom Hanchett\, Community Historian \nCommunity historian Dr. Tom Hanchett is completing a book for UNC Press on the history of one of America’s most pressing issues: affordable housing. He’ll share some of his Charlotte research\, from public housing in the 1930s to today — and looks forward to your comments. \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/affordable-housing-with-tom-hanchett/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T110000
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SUMMARY:Climate Change and Competition with Mark Kelso
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Climate Change and Competition\nSPEAKER:  Mark Kelso\, Queens University \nProfessor Kelso will discuss how the politics of climate change will impact economics\, especially competition among businesses and countries. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Mark Kelso is currently Professor of Political Science at Queens University of Charlotte and the 2017 winner of the Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award. \nHe received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Murray State University and his doctorate degree in Political Science from Vanderbilt University. \nHe teaches a variety of courses at Queens\, including European Politics\, Campaigns and Elections\, Environmental Politics and Congress and the Presidency. His research interests include environmental policy\, electoral behavior and political leadership. He has published in such journals as Presidential Studies Quarterly and Congress and the Presidency. \nHe will have a chapter on President Obama’s environmental policies in the forthcoming book\, Evaluating the Obama Presidency\, edited by Bose and Fritz. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/climate-change-and-competition-with-mark-keslo/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T110000
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SUMMARY:The Search for Life Beyond Earth with Rachel Smith
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Search for Life Beyond Earth\nSPEAKER:  Rachel Smith\, Head\, Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab\, Curator of Meteorites\, Professor\, Physics & Astronomy. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences/Appalachian State University. \nAstronomer Dr. Rachel Smith will use new planetarium software called OpenSpace to journey from Earth to our neighboring planets\, to far beyond the solar system. \nRachel will discuss some of Earth’s extreme environments and their connections to other worlds where scientists are searching for life. She will also discuss her current research on forming stars and protoplanetary systems across the Galaxy using NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility on Maunakea\, Hawaii\, with links to exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. \nNOTE: This will be a Zoom presentation inside PUMC Wolfe Hall \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Rachel Smith is Head of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Lab and Curator of Meteorites at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. She is jointly appointed as Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University\, and Adjunct Professor at UNC Chapel Hill. \nRachel’s research involves observing forming stars across the Galaxy to better understand the chemical pathways involved in the evolution of planets\, and in the formation of carbon-based molecules needed for life. \nRachel has utilized several large observatories for her work\, and is currently observing massive young stars with NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility on Maunakea in Hawaii. \nShe has had a long-time interest in the search for life beyond our planet\, and how life began and evolved on Earth.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-search-for-life-beyond-earth-with-rachel-smith/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095638
CREATED:20231117T153905Z
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SUMMARY:Overall Budget on Housing & Homelessness with Dimple Ajmera
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Overall Budget on Housing & Homelessness\nSPEAKER:  Dimple Ajmera\, Charlotte City Council At Large member \nCouncil member Dimple Ajmera will address and share the overall budget regarding housing and homelessness. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDimple Ajmera\, City Council At Large\, is proud to be living the American dream. With little means\, her parents immigrated to the U.S. to provide their children with greater opportunities. Proving her tenacity\, Ajmera graduated from Southern High School in Durham\, graduated from the University of Southern California and later became a certified public accountant. After joining City Council\, Ajmera left her six-figure career in order to devote her full attention to her City Council position and a mission she values – helping to make Charlotte a place where everyone has a chance to succeed and prosper\, regardless of background or geography. As a mother\, she is dedicated to ensuring that all children in Charlotte are given equal opportunity to succeed including access to healthcare and housing. \nDuring her tenure on the City Council\, Ajmera has been a fighter with a proven record. Ajmera’s platform includes\, but is not limited to\, Public Safety\, Affordable Housing\, a Healthy Environment\, Women’s Equality\, Economic Development and Infrastructure. She is widely known for chairing the Environment Committee and helping Charlotte become a global leader in sustainability with bipartisan support. The adoption of the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) is the city’s first-ever framework to transition to a low-carbon future. Within 24 hours of its passing\, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg visited Charlotte to announce a $2.5 million grant from his foundation toward Charlotte’s efforts to fight climate change. \nAjmera also has a record of bold accomplishments on affordable housing. She played an integral role in securing the funding and neighborhood support for the St. John’s Place affordable housing development. She continues to work to expand access to affordable housing\, increase local awareness and action on school safety\, and bring traction and economic opportunities to the 69-acre Eastland site\, an area left undeveloped for years. As a mother\, she knows how important a child’s environment is for their future success and is committed to ensuring safety and security for each child. Ajmera lives with her husband\, Dr. Vaibhav Bajaj\, and her daughters\, Charlotte and Arya. \nAjmera became the first Asian American and youngest woman to be elected to City Council with her historic victory in 2017. Ajmera received the 2018 Global Service Award by Rotary International\, the 2019 Blue Sky Award for Public Policy Work by Clean Air Carolina\, the Community Advocate Award by Café Mocha Radio\, and one of Longleaf Politics’ 54 Top Young Political Stars in North Carolina. She has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Mecklenburg County by The Mecklenburg Times and named Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. Most recently\, she received the NAACP Excellence in Leadership Award.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/overall-budget-on-housing-homelessness-with-dimple-ajmera/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T110000
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SUMMARY:American Democracy & The Rule of Law in Peril with Michael Luttig
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: American Democracy & The Rule of Law in Peril\nSPEAKER: Michael Luttig\, former US Court of Appeals Judge \nMichael Luttig\, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals (ret.) for the Fourth Circuit\, retired from the bench several years ago. \nA well respected conservative jurist\, he advised Vice President Mike Pence on and before January 6\, 2021\, as to the limitations on the role of the Vice President during the congressional session at which the slates of electors certified by the states were formally presented to Congress for counting at a joint session. \nNOTE: This will be a Zoom presentation inside PUMC Wolfe Hall
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/law-topic-with-michael-luttig/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T095638
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SUMMARY:"Capital L" Leadership: The Story of the Duke Mansion with Peter Blair
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: “Capital L” leadership: The Story of the Duke Mansion and the role of civic leadership in a thriving community.\nSPEAKER: Peter Blair\, President/CEO\, The Lynnwood Foundation\, Duke Mansion and Lee Institute \nDuke Mansion is a rare jewel nestled in the crown of the Queen City\, a splendid setting for corporate and civic gatherings\, milestone celebrations\, and elegant overnight stays. \nIt’s also been the cornerstone of “Capital L leadership” that was essential in solidifying the health and vibrancy of our community. Hear the stories and learn the role of the Duke Mansion in our city’s history. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nPeter Blair joined the Duke Mansion and the Lee Institute as President and CEO in April\, 2022. He spent the previous seven years as the CEO of the Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center. In his role as chief executive\, he led a nonprofit with a staff of 450+ and a membership of over 10\,000 individuals representing the diversity of the Charlotte community. Previously\, he served as chief operating officer of the Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. \nPeter Blair Linked In \nDuke Mansion \nLee Institute \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/capital-l-leadership-the-story-of-the-duke-mansion-with-peter-blair/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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SUMMARY:Attracting International Companies to Charlotte with Ljubomir (L.J.) Stambuk
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Attracting International Companies to Charlotte\nSPEAKER: Ljubomir (L.J.) Stambuk\, President & CEO\, World Affairs Council of Charlotte \nLjubomir (L.J.) Stambuk joined the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as Executive Director in 2006. \nThrough his dynamic leadership and systematic approach to development and asset building\, Stambuk rebuilt the Council’s branding and standing in the community through strategic community partnerships\, quality programming and fundraising initiatives. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nLjubomir (L.J.) Stambuk joined the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as Executive Director in 2006. Through his dynamic leadership and systematic approach to development and asset building\, Stambuk rebuilt the Council’s branding and standing in the community through strategic community partnerships\, quality programming and fundraising initiatives. He is also credited for leading the Council to its best financial performance from 2008-2019 and promoting Charlotte as a hub for international business in the Carolinas in partnership with corporate and community organizations in the area. \nStambuk is well-traveled with extensive experience and knowledge in leading travel programs. Born in Belgrade\, Yugoslavia\, he spent his childhood in Burma and Holland with his diplomat family. His early career led him to the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)\, World Food Council (WFC) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)\, and the UN Development Program (UNDP) which included extensive travel around the world. Stambuk has been to over 72 countries\, most recently: Peru\, Japan\, Vietnam\, Thailand\, Cambodia\, Poland\, The Czech Republic\, Hungary\, Croatia\, Slovenia\, Germany\, Dominican Republic\, Martinique (France)\, and St. Lucia. He has had the fortune to travel all over Europe\, Asia\, Central and Latin America and Africa. \nAs part of his long-term vision for innovative global issue programming in the Queen City\, the Council regularly engages the greater Charlotte community through dialogue on world affairs by recruiting speakers of exceptional caliber to this region to discuss foreign policy\, international business and politics and Charlotte’s role in an increasingly global world as part of Stambuk’s long-term vision for innovative global issue programming in the Queen City. \nStambuk has 25+ years of senior leadership and management experience in operations man­agement\, business development\, marketing and human resources and strategic planning in various multinational corporations around the world including Applied Semiconductor Inc. (Chief Operating Officer)\, Ahold USA (Senior Vice-President\, Corporate) and Centrocoop (Executive Vice President & Division President). \nAs a local expert on international relations and economics\, he has frequently been mentioned and appeared in panel discussions hosted by Charlotte Talks (WFAE)\, Charlotte Business Review (WTVI)\, The Charlotte Observer\, The Charlotte Business Journal\, and area trade and international organizations. \nIn November 2021\, Stambuk was recognized as the 2021 WACA Chairman’s Individual Award by the World Affairs Councils of America for his exemplary leadership and dedication to fostering international understanding and connections beyond borders. As a top global education non-profit leader in the greater Charlotte region\, this award highlighted L.J.’s visionary influence and advocacy in the field of international relations and thoughtful tenacity in a time of significant crisis in our country and the world \nHe was also recognized with the 2017 International Leader Award by the Charlotte Business Journal\, and was also recognized by the Charlotte International Rotary with the 2018 Global Service Award for his role in promoting a broader understanding of world affairs to ensure that Charlotte\, North Carolina\, continues to grow as a competitive global city in the Southeast. \nUnder Stambuk’s leadership\, the Council was recognized as the 2017 Richard Vinroot Award recipient at the Mayor’s International Community Awards ceremony on May 11th. This award recognized the Council’s contributions to the international community through its international education programs and initiatives. \nStambuk has served on the board of the World Affairs Council of America (WACA) in Washington D.C. (2013-2019) and the advisory boards of the United States Global Leadership Coalition\, North Carolina (USGLC) and the Charlotte Economics Club (CEC). He has also served on the board of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. \nHe received his undergraduate degree in International Economics and Business from the University of Belgrade\, where he graduated in the top one percent of his class. In addition\, he has a Master’s degree in Business and Organizational Development from Cornell University. \nStambuk currently resides in Charlotte\, North Carolina along with his wife\, Natasha and their two young sons. \nHe was promoted to President in 2009 and CEO in 2011. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/attracting-global-companies-to-charlotte-with-ljubomir-l-j-stambuk/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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