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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T110000
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SUMMARY:Medical Myths - What You Don't Know Just Might Kill You with Dr. Kevin Soden
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Medical Myths – What You Don’t Know Just Might Kill You\nSPEAKER: Kevin J. Soden\, MD MPH \nIn this fun interactive lecture\, you will explore some of the truths and falsehoods of various medical myths. Some of which your parents\, teachers and friends taught you. \nYou will test your knowledge on a variety of common medical topics and if you’re not careful\, what you don’t know\, just might kill you. Are you up to the challenge? \nSince this is our kick-off meeting for the season\, support your favorite sports team and wear their colors! \nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required\, just show up.   Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Kevin Soden is an international award-winning medical journalist who has received numerous awards for his television work including Emmy’s\, Telly’s\, a Freddie\, and has twice been given the National Award for Excellence in Medical Reporting from the National Association of Medical Communicators. He has worked at CBS\, NBC News Channel and on NBC’s Today Show. \nHe was an emergency room doctor for 23 years and now serves as the worldwide Chief Medical Officer for Texas Instruments and the Cardinal Health corporation. He is also a courtesy Professor at the Univ. of Florida College of Medicine. \nKevin published The Art of Medicine: What Every Doctor and Patient Should Know…a critically acclaimed book focusing on improving doctor-patient communications. He is also the primary author of a consumer medical book Special Treatment: How to Get the High-Quality Care Your Doctor Gets. Kevin speaks frequently to both medical organizations as well as business groups on a wide variety of general health topics\, including laughter\, aging\, sex and stress. \nSoden graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Medicine and is one of the original inductees into the UF Medical Wall of Fame. He also has a Masters in Public Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin and a Masters in Personnel Administration from Florida State University. He graduated from Belmont Abbey College with a degree in history (Yes\, you can get a job with a history degree.)
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/medical-information-with-dr-kevin-soden/
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:20240917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T110000
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SUMMARY:Housing & Homelessness with Dimple Ajmera at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Housing & Homelessness\nA Joint Presentation of Senior Scholars & Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. \nJoin us at the beautiful Friendship Missionary Conference Center for a cup of coffee\, new friends\, and some enlightening conversation. \nEvent will be at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Conference Center. See the awe-inspiring 2\,500 seat sanctuary\, one of the most beautiful in the country.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/housing-homelessness-with-dimple-ajmera-at-friendship-missionary-baptist-church/
LOCATION:Friendship Missionary Baptist Church\, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260419T154545
CREATED:20240624T141809Z
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SUMMARY:Who's Afraid of Opera with James Meena
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Who’s Afraid of Opera \nSPEAKER: James Meena\, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor \nMr. Meena will provide an overview of the opera art form and Opera Carolina’s 75-year history of service to Greater Charlotte. \nA guest performance may be provided. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nEntering his 25th season with Opera Carolina\, Mo. James Meena’s tenure with Charlotte’s 75-year old opera company has been characterized by an unswerving commitment to artistic excellence. \nDuring his tenure\, the company has presented eight regional premieres and seven new American operas\, including Cold Sassy Tree and Susannah by Carlisle Floyd\, Margaret Garner by Richard Danielpour and Toni Morrison\, Rise for Freedom by Adolphus Hailstork\, the new musical drama I Dream by Douglas Tappin about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, the House Music Opera House of Orfeus by Nmon Ford and The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson starring international superstar Denyce Graves. Under his direction\, Opera Carolina performances of Margaret Garner\, Faust and Il Trovatore were broadcast over NPR World of Opera\, nationally syndicated to 92 stations. \nHe is regarded as one of America’s finest opera conductors\, and has performed as guest conductor with orchestras and opera companies across the globe Turandot in the Teatro Antiche Taormina and Teatro Greco Siracusa\, Tosca at the Luglio Festivale Trapani in Sicilia\, a double-bill of Rachmaninoff’s rarely-performed Aleko paired with Pagliacci as well as La fanciulla del West\, both with New York City Opera; Le nozze di Figaro for Teatro Sociale Rovigo Italy\, La Fanciulla del West for five prestigious Italian theaters: Teatro del Giglio\, Lucca Italy\, Teatro Verdi in Pisa\, Teatro Alighieri di Ravenna\, Teatro Pavarotti di Modena and Teatro Goldoni di Livorno\, a Gala concert with Renee Fleming and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra\, La bohème with the prestigious Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago\, Le nozze di Figaro\, La traviata\, Pagliacci\, Madama Butterfly and La bohème with Opéra de Montréal. \nLinks: \nOpera Carolina \nJames Meena \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/whos-afraid-of-opera-with-james-meena/
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:20240927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T110000
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CREATED:20240912T171937Z
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SUMMARY:Music Therapy: The science\, the singing and everything in between with Meg Johnson
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Music Therapy: The science\, the singing and everything in between.\nSPEAKER: Meg Johnson\, Music Therapy Program Director and Clinical Coordinator\, Queens University \nThe presentation will provide an overview of the field of music therapy: the academic foundations\, the education of students and therapists\, the places we work and how we do what we do. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nMeg Stanley Johnson has extensive clinical experience with a variety of client populations including child\, adolescent and adult psychiatric settings\, memory care groups\, and children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities in both individual and group settings. Her current clinical focus is with young adults with autism who have limited verbal skills and a history of aggression. \nShe is the music therapy program director and clinical coordinator at Queens in addition to teaching in the music therapy and general education programs. \nEducation \nM.M.\, Neurologic Music Therapy\, Colorado State University\nB.M.\, Music Therapy\, Queens College\, Charlotte\, NC\nB.A.\, Psychology\, Queens College\, Charlotte\, NC\nBi www.musictherapy.org\nwww.ncmusictherapy.org\nwww.cbmt.org
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/music-therapy-the-science-the-singing-and-everything-in-between-with-meg-johnson/
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:20241004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T100000
DTSTAMP:20260419T154545
CREATED:20240930T165821Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Expo - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Fall Expo! \nExhibitors and information for seniors on medical plans\, hobby groups and clubs\, volunteer opportunities and much more! \nOctober 4\, 2024\n9-10 am before speaker event \nExhibitors include: \n\nLeague of Women Voters\nAssociation of University Women
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/fall-expo-part-1/
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:20241004T110000
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SUMMARY:Working in the 21st Century: An Oral History with Mark Larson
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Working in the 21st Century: An Oral History\nSPEAKER: Mark Larson \nInspired by Studs Terkel’s 1974 classic\, “Working”\, Mark Larson\, author of “Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater”\, will discuss his new book\, “Working in the 21st Century” released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Terkel’s book. Sharing video clips from his interviews\, Larson will explore the similarities between Studs’s times and our own through the impact on the work lives of his 101 interviewees. Larson\, who knew Studs and was interviewed by him twice\, will also discuss Terkel’s influence on him. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nMark Larson is the author of “Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater” for which he conducted over 300 interviews with Chicago theater artists\, past and present. His new book\, “Working in the 21st Century: An Oral History of American Work in a Time of Social and Economic Transformation”\, was released in 2024 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Studs Terkel’s “Working”. In March\, Larson’s book was named one of the best books of the year\, so far\, by Esquire magazine. He is currently working on a series of interviews with the iconic Broadway composer\, John Kander (“Cabaret”\, Chicago”\, “New York\, New York” and 16 others) for a book titled “The Best We Can: Conversations with John Kander”. \nBi website: marklarsonauthor.com \nBooks:\nWorking in the 21st Century: An Oral History of American Work in a Time of Social and Economic Transformation \nEnsemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/working-in-the-21st-century-an-oral-history-with-mark-larson/
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:20241011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T100000
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SUMMARY:Fall Expo - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Fall Expo! \nLoads of exhibitors and information for seniors on medical plans\, hobby groups and clubs\, volunteer opportunities and much more! \nOctober 11\, 2024\n9-10 am before speaker event \nExhibitors include: \n\nWriters Club\nQuilters Club\nKristan Smith\nNancy Stancil\nTheatre Charlotte\nShepherd’s Center\nCharlotte-Meck Library\nCarolina Living Benefits\nRonald McDonald House\nThe Barclay at Southpark\nCMS HeartMath Tutoring\nMecklenburg Parks & Recreation\nNC SHIIP (State Seniors Health Insurance Information Program)
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/fall-expo/
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:20241011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T110000
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CREATED:20240212T221556Z
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SUMMARY:The Amazing Gift of Language with Steve Clark
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Amazing Gift of Language\nSPEAKER: Steve Clark\, Professor Emeritus\, Moody Bible Institute \nWhat is language? This presentation will provide an overview of something we rarely consider because it is so automatic: language\, the ability to express to others anything we can think of. After looking at what actually happens when we speak\, we will summarize eight facts about language\, such as its diversity\, its productivity\, how we learn it\, etc. A variety of illustrations and demonstrations will be used to add interest. The goal is to encourage a deeper understanding of\, and appreciation for\, this uniquely human gift. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nSteve retired in 2019 after serving as professor of linguistics at a college in Chicago for 23 years. Prior to that\, he and his family lived for 11 years in a remote area of Papua New Guinea\, where he analyzed and became fluent in the Sio language\, which is spoken by fewer than 3\,000 people and had never been studied before. \nHe did a linguistic analysis of the language\, created an orthography\, collected oral texts\, developed a literacy program\, and translated portions of the Bible into the language. He holds graduate degrees in linguistics (University of North Dakota) and education (University of Kansas). \nHe currently lives in Indian Land\, SC\, and keeps busy teaching English to recently arrived immigrants\, and officiating track and field meets at colleges and universities across the Carolinas.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-amazing-gift-of-language-with-steve-clark/
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:20241018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T110000
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SUMMARY:Lighting a Pathway for Young Artists with Corey Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Lighting a Pathway for Young Artists\nSPEAKER: Corey Mitchell\, Founder of Theater Gap Initiative \nMitchell will talk about his journey as an arts educator spreading the message of excellence and helping to create a pathway for young artists to have a career and change their trajectory. \nThe Theatre Gap Initiative (TGI)\, founded by longtime Charlotte educator Corey Mitchell\, is a nonprofit college-prep program for high school grads who aspire to apply for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and conservatory programs. TGI’s programming is focused on helping students of color successfully navigate the process of applications\, prescreens and auditions. \nIt was founded on the principle that equity means more than the distribution of wealth. It is access to systems that people of color have been historically excluded from. By collaborating with local\, collegiate\, and national Arts Institutions\, TGI wants to help to dismantle those systems. \nTheater Gap Initiative \nBIOGRAPHY \nTony Award winner Corey Mitchell is the inaugural recipient for Excellence in Theatre Education. He was selected as a top 50 Finalist for 2017 Global Teacher Prize and was named North Carolina Outstanding Theatre Arts Educator by the North Carolina Theatre Conference. Most recently\, he was selected as the first recipient of the Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award\, presented by the Educational Theatre Association and the ASCAP\, and also received The Cato Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Award from the Arts and Science Council of Charlotte. Corey has twenty-five years’ experience in the classroom\, including twenty years as Theatre Arts Educator at Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte\, NC. \nCorey is active as a director\, actor\, keynote speaker\, educational consultant\, and workshop presenter in Charlotte and throughout the country. He advocates for arts education through his work on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Theatre Conference and Brava Theatre Company\, and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation for the Carolinas. Corey’s past and present students are performing\, writing\, and composing for community\, university\, and regional theatre\, as well as theme parks\, independent and studio films\, the West End\, national tours\, and Broadway musical-theatre productions. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/theater-gap-initiative-with-corey-mitchell/
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:20241025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T110000
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SUMMARY:Ruth Bader Ginsburg: On Being American with Suzanne Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Ruth Bader Ginsburg: On Being American\nSPEAKER: Suzanne Reynolds\, Dean and Professor Emerita\, Wake Forest Law \nRBG expanded our concept of who and what was included in the concept of being American. As a lawyer for the ACLU’s Women’s Project\, she advocated for an expansive theory of equal protection that eventually she would enshrine as an associate justice on the Supreme Court. \nBIOGRAPHY\nSuzanne Reynolds is widely respected for her scholarship and teaching about family law and for her public service. \nShe was a principal drafter of statutes that modernized the law of both alimony and of adoption\, and she co-founded a domestic violence program that received national recognition by the ABA for providing legal assistance to the poor. Suzanne authored a three-volume treatise on North Carolina family law that has become the authoritative source for law students\, lawyers\, and judges. \nHer empirical work has focused on outcomes in high conflict custody disputes. She was the recipient of a Distinguished Woman of the Year award presented by Governor Hunt in 1998 and of the Gwyneth B. Davis award for Public Service presented by N.C. Association of Women Attorneys in 1996. \nSuzanne was a candidate for the North Carolina Supreme Court in November 2008\, narrowly losing her bid for that seat. Before teaching\, she practiced civil litigation at Smith\, Moore\, Smith\, Schell & Hunter (now Smith Moore Leatherwood.) She and her husband\, Robert (Hoppy) Elliot\, who is a partner in the law firm of Elliot Morgan Parsonage\, have three adult children: Michael\, Caroline\, and Lillie. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-with-suzanne-reynolds/
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:20241101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T110000
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SUMMARY:A Latvian Exile Comes to America with Joseph Ellis
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Karlis Leyasmeyer and the Baptist Speaker’s Circuit: A Latvian Exile Comes to America\nSPEAKER: Joseph Ellis\, Professor of Political Science\, Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences\, Wingate University \nIn 1949\, a little known Latvian refugee named Karlis Leyasmeyer would arrive with his family in Philadelphia\, after several years spent at a displaced persons camp in Germany. In less than a year\, Leyasmeyer was traveling North America as a highly desired speaker in evangelical circles\, speaking on the evils of communism and the glory of God. How did Leyasmeyer — a recent political exile — achieve such notoriety in such a short period of time\, and what does this tell us about anti-communist movements in the 1950s among recent refugees? And what became of his life after\, the final thirty years of which he spent in North Carolina\, settling in Boone\, and attending a small\, country church in relative obscurity? \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nJoseph M. Ellis is a Professor of Political Science at Wingate University in Wingate\, North Carolina. He received his B.A. from Winthrop University and his M.A. and Ph.D from Temple University\, all in the discipline of political science. His research interests include the Baltic States\, Scandinavia\, and Russia. His wife\, Joanna\, is a school counselor\, and he has three children\, Lena (14)\, Beau (12)\, and Dean (9). \n\nA History of the Baltic States\, by Andres Kasekamp\nThe Latvians: A Short History\, by Andrejs Plakans\nAmerican Latvians: Politics of a Refugee Community\, by Ieva Zake
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/a-latvian-exile-comes-to-america-with-joseph-ellis/
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:20241108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T110000
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SUMMARY:An Untold Story of the US Involvement in Afghanistan...And Its Aftermath...A Personal Journey  with George Forsythe
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: An Untold Story of the US Involvement in Afghanistan…And Its Aftermath…A Personal Journey\nSPEAKER: George Forsythe\,  Brigadier General\, U.S. Army (retired) \nGeorge will discuss the establishment of the National Military Academy of Afghanistan from 2003-2005…its strategic implications and lessons learned. George will also discuss how his translator and their family immigrated to the US and settled in the heartland and how they help resettle Afghan families after 2021. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n  \n\nBIOGRAHPHY \nGEORGE B. “BARNEY” FORSYTHE\, Ph.D. \nBrigadier General\, U.S. Army (retired) \nBG (ret) George B. Forsythe was born at Fort Leavenworth\, Kansas\, on November 13\, 1948. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from United States Military Academy at West Point in 1970\, and an M.A.C.T. degree in Social Psychology and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He spent thirty-five years on active duty in the United States Army\, serving in command and staff positions before returning to West Point’s Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership in 1984 as an Academy Professor. In 1991 he was promoted to Professor of Psychology and Leadership\, and in 1996 he was appointed Professor\, USMA\, and Vice Dean for Education\, a position he held until his retirement in 2005. Upon retirement\, he was advanced to Brigadier General. \nWhile at West Point\, General Forsythe supervised the core and electives courses in leadership\, designed and taught in the Eisenhower Graduate Program in Leader Development\, consulted on West Point’s Cadet Leader Development System\, advised the LA Police Department and the Bangladesh Military Academy\, and conducted several major leadership research projects as Director of the Center for Leadership and Organizations Research. In 2003\, he led an international team that wrote the concept plan for the National Military Academy of Afghanistan \nFollowing his retirement from the Army\, General Forsythe was selected to be the Senior Vice President and Dean of Faculty at Westminster College in Missouri\, and in February 2008\, he was appointed Westminster’s 20th President. Under his leadership\, the College designed and implemented the Westminster 2020 strategic plan\, internationalized and diversified the campus community\, expanded academic programs\, integrated academics and student life around the Concept for Student Development\, created and implemented a system for assessing student learning\, modernized the campus infrastructure\, and enhanced the College’s national reputation\, with 95% of graduates in fulltime employment or graduate school within six months of graduation. General Forsythe retired as Westminster’s President in 2015\, and he now serves as a faculty member with the Thayer Leadership Group at West Point\, where he does corporate leadership training. \nGeneral Forsythe’s scholarly achievements comprise over forty publications and presentations on leadership and student development\, post-secondary education\, and assessment. He has received three awards for Best Paper by an Established Investigator from the Division on Education in the Professions of the American Educational Research Association. In 2011\, General Forsythe was honored with the Missourian Award for outstanding contributions in the areas of business\, civic leadership\, and the arts. In 2015\, he was named by Ingram’s Kansas City Business Magazine as 50 Missourians You Should Know. He is a Professor Emeritus at both West Point and Westminster College. \nHe and his wife\, Jane\, reside in Beaufort\, South Carolina. Jane is a retired early childhood educator. They have two grown children and three grandchildren.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/an-untold-story-of-the-us-involvement-in-afghanistan-and-its-aftermath-a-personal-journey-with-george-forsythe/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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SUMMARY:MakerSpace Charlotte: Enabling & Celebrating Human Creativity with Steven Gray
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: MakerSpace Charlotte: Enabling & Celebrating Human Creativity\nSPEAKER: Steven Gray\, Makerspace Board Member \nThis talk will present an overview of makerspaces as a means of providing affordable access to a wide variety tools\, equipment and training to the general public both nationally and across the globe. In particular it will highlight MakerSpace Charlotte’s offerings and its impact on the local community and discuss how the space envisions it role going forward to support the arts\, local non-profits\, and lifelong learning in the Charlotte community and beyond. \nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nSteven Gray is a founder and the current executive director of MakerSpace Charlotte — a role which he has held for the past 7 years. During his tenure the organization has grown from 13 memberships and 800 sf of space to over 500 memberships and 33\,000 sf. \nPrior to helping establish MakerSpace Charlotte\, he operated a small custom electronic design business for nearly two decades servicing clients ranging from fortune 500 companies to struggling artists and everything in between. \nHe also worked on Wall Street for 5 years between undergraduate and graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/makerspace-charlotte-with-steven-gray/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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SUMMARY:Earl Scruggs Center with Mary Beth Martin
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby\nSPEAKER: Mary Beth Martin\, Executive Director of the Earl Scruggs Center\, Shelby\, NC \nThe Earl Scruggs Center combines the life story of legendary five-string banjo master and Cleveland County native\, Earl Scruggs\, with the unique and engaging story of the history and cultural traditions of the region in which Mr. Scruggs was born and raised. It was in the nearby Flint Hill community where Mr. Scruggs learned to play banjo and began the three-finger playing style that has come to be known around the world as “Scruggs Style.” \nThe Earl Scruggs Center explores Mr. Scruggs’ innovative career and the community that gave it shape while celebrating how he crossed musical boundaries and defined the voice of the banjo to the world. Mr. Scruggs embraced tradition while also adapting to the changing times and looking toward the future—themes which resonate throughout the Center. Engaging exhibits\, special event space and rich programming provide a uniquely rich experience for visitors. \nBIOGRAPHY \nMary Beth Martin has served as the Executive Director of the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby\, NC\, since 2018. During her time at the Center\, Mary Beth has established ongoing programming including Musical Explorations for local children\, the Center Stage Concert Series\, instrument camps\, and K-12 educational opportunities with the Bluegrass Ambassadors. She has been instrumental in founding and producing the Earl Scruggs Music Festival\, which has been nominated for the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Event of the Year Award. \nShe holds an M.B.A. from Gardner-Webb University and a B.A. in Political Science from North Carolina State University. She is a graduate of IMBA’s Leadership Bluegrass program and Leadership Cleveland County. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/earl-scruggs-center-with-mary-beth-martin/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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SUMMARY:Behind the Curtain with Laura Little
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Behind the Curtain\nSPEAKER: Laura Little\, Executive Producer\, Laura Little Theatricals \nLaura will speak about what it takes to put up a theatrical production at the community theatre and regional levels and the difference between Broadway\, Off-Broadway\, and Off-Off Broadway. \nShe’ll explain the difference between the roles of the artistic director\, executive director\, producer\, and general manager. \nYou’ll hear the many ways producers find a show and the process used to determine the trajectory of taking it to Broadway and whether it should move on to a national tour. \nAnd finally\, the audition process. Possibly concluding with a mock audition. \nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nLaura Little – Executive Producer / Artistic Director of Laura Little Theatrical Productions \nLaura Little produced All Is Calm off-Broadway as well as the PBS special of the same show. She co-producer the Tony Award winning Come From Away on Broadway\, Toronto\, London\, Australia\, and National Tour. Other Broadway credits include: co-producer of the five time Tony Award winning Peter and the Starcatcher and First Date starring Zachary Levi. \nCurrent Broadway Production: Our Town starring Jim Parsons\, Katie Holmes and Richard Thomas \nBroadway investing partner: Tony Award winning Parade and Swept Away. \nIn Charlotte she produces cabarets at Middle C Jazz Club and in 2023\, the Radio City Music Hal style show Need a Little Christmas. \nLaura is the past Executive Director of Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre and Executive/Artistic Director of CYT Spokane and founder of LLL Talent Agency (now MAM). \nCurrent:\nMember the LIG Rotary Club of Charlotte-part of Charlotte Rotary Club.\nAdvisory Board for PBS Charlotte \nPast:\nPast President and member of Coeur d’Alene Sunrise Rotary\nPast member of the Coeur d’Alene Noon Rotary\nPast President and member of Idaho Public Television\nPast Salvation Army Kroc Center’s Advisory Board \nAwards:\nShe was honored to be a Soroptimist Woman of Distinction recipient in 2015\n2020 Girls Scouts of America Women of Distinction Award \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/behind-the-curtain-with-laura-little/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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SUMMARY:How Music Impacts Society with Joe Kendrick
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\nTOPIC: Songs of Solidarity\, Songs of Protest\, Songs of Hope Amidst Struggle: A Brief Survey of the Impact of Music on the Radio for Social Movements\nSPEAKER: Joe Kendrick\, Director of Programming and Operations Manager\, WNCW \nAn overview of songs\, artists\, genres and eras of music on radio that reflect and have impacted various social movements in America. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nPublic radio programmer\, music host\, writer\, podcaster\, college instructor\, public speaker\, event producer \nMy role is to envision and develop the sound and image of WNCW\, create original programming and manage round the clock operations. I recruit\, develop and manage our programming staff. Also I host and produce weekly music shows and a bi-weekly podcast\, Southern Songs and Stories. I represent WNCW in person as well as virtually worldwide to donors and industry partners. Additionally\, I am part of the team that produces the annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival in Tryon\, NC. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/how-music-impacts-society-with-joe-kendrick/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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