Events

TOPIC: An Untold Story of the US Involvement in Afghanistan...And Its Aftermath...A Personal Journey SPEAKER: George Forsythe,  Brigadier General, U.S. Army (retired) George 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 […]

TOPIC: MakerSpace Charlotte: Enabling & Celebrating Human Creativity SPEAKER: Steven Gray, Makerspace Board Member This 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 […]

TOPIC: Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby SPEAKER: Mary Beth Martin, Executive Director of the Earl Scruggs Center, Shelby, NC The 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 […]

TOPIC: Behind the Curtain SPEAKER: Laura Little, Executive Producer, Laura Little Theatricals Laura will speak about what it takes to put up a theatrical production at the community theatre and regional levels and the difference between Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway. She’ll explain the difference between the roles of the artistic director, executive director, producer, […]

TOPIC: Elections Review SPEAKER: Mary Jo McGowan, Dept of Political Science and Public Administration, UNC-Charlotte A review of the 2024 elections process helps folks understand how elections work and how confident we can be in our electoral process. BIOGRAPHY Mary Jo McGowan is a faculty member at UNC Charlotte in the Department of Political Science […]

TOPIC:  What a Rush! A Brief History of Mining in North Carolina SPEAKER: Valerie Reynolds, Department of Earth, Environmental, and Geographical Sciences UNC Charlotte From the first gold discovered in the United States to the ultra-pure quartz fueling the semiconductor industry, mining has played an essential role in North Carolina's economy for centuries. This presentation […]