TOPIC: Charlotte’s 1830’s Gold Rush Meets Deadly Gold Rush: Where Fact and Fiction Come Together SPEAKER: Landis Wade, Author Learn how the first US gold rush began, how it became centered in Charlotte, and how it changed Charlotte’s economy. Meet interesting characters who mined gold in Charlotte in the 1830s and see the location of…
GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Ukraine and the Future of European Security SPEAKER: Steven Sabol, Professor of HIstory, UNC Charlotte This presentation encompasses America’s strategic interest in Europe and its stake in NATO, Europe’s strategic interests in Ukraine and its response to this conflict, and the future of European security generally. BIOGRAPHY Dr. Steven Sabol is a…
Artificial Intelligence and robotics aren’t just reshaping industries—they’re redefining what it means to be human. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of Wired, has been at the forefront of AI’s evolution, witnessing its breakthroughs firsthand—including the moment OpenAI launched ChatGPT. Meanwhile, Nita Farahany, a leading expert on the ethical and legal dimensions of emerging technologies, explores the profound implications of AI…
GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: America and the World: Navigating Trump 2.0 SPEAKER: Dr. Harry I. Chernotsky, Professor Emeritus of Global Studies, UNC Charlotte Since assuming office for his second term, President Trump is charting a new course for U.S. foreign policy that is transforming America's overall position in the world and its relationships with both longstanding…
We have booked Maggiano's Little Italy, for Friday, March 27, 11:45 a.m. Southpark location: 4400 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211 Limited space available! Please sign up by 03/26/2026. If you register and find you can’t attend, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. Individual checks. Plenty of free parking.…
Join us for the 28th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny and Rex will be available at 9:30 a.m. and the hunt will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.
TOPIC: The New Science of Chaos and Complexity: Using It to Solve Really Big Problems SPEAKER: John Gaertner, Consultant, Energy and Environment The world is very complex, and our institutions struggle to manage important issues. This presentation explores the new science of chaos and complexity, and how it can positively affect the future by solving…
Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership. Join our monthly Curriculum Committee meetings, via Zoom, to hear about upcoming speakers/events or to suggest speakers you know (or have heard speak) and believe would be of interest to your fellow Senior Scholars. These meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.