TOPIC: How Latin American View the United States SPEAKER: Dr. Gregory Weeks, Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, UNC Charlotte Dr. Weeks will discuss U.S.-Latin American relations from the Latin American perspective. This will help us understand how Latin American countries are responding to U.S. policies and actions, and how they…
TOPIC: What if Health was Built Like Community? SPEAKER: Dr. Kimberly Scott, Mecklenburg County, Interim Public Health Director What truly creates a healthy community? Most people think of health as hospitals, doctors, and medical care, but public health looks beyond the walls of a clinic to the everyday conditions that shape our lives. In this…
TOPIC: State of the Canopy SPEAKER: Krysten Reilly, Director of Programs, TreesCharlotte Charlotte is often called a “City of Trees,” with an urban tree canopy covering roughly about half of the city, making it one of the greenest large cities in the U.S. However, rapid growth and development along with an aging canopy and new…
SPRING LUNCHEON Date: June 5, 2026 Time: 11:30 - 2:00 pm Cost: $47/person Place: Brewers at 4001 Yancey, 4001-A Yancey Rd. Charlotte, NC 28217. Private dining room with adjacent patio area. Speaker: Sheri Lynch, radio personality, "The Bob and Sheri Show" Topic: Anecdotes of 30+ years as an on-air radio personality Buffet lunch includes: Caesar…
TOPIC: A New Future, Discovery Place Nature Museum SPEAKER: Rachel Cusick, Chief Advancement Officer, Discovery Place Museums The upcoming new Charlotte Museum of Nature will feature an expanded layout integrated directly into the surrounding canopy and park space, including: Native Wildlife Habitats: New custom enclosures for North American river otters, a frog bog, and an…
TOPIC: Immigration and Charlotte: What does it mean to be a "welcoming city?" SPEAKER: Dr. Maggie Commins, Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte's population is growing and changing. We are often told that over 150 people move to the region every day. What you may not have heard is that Charlotte attracts people from around the…
TOPIC: Is Classical Music Irrelevant? SPEAKER: James Meena, Conductor; Founder & President, Charlotte Lyric Theatre In this presentation, we posit that the preponderance of entertainment, immediate gratification on all levels, shortened attention spans have made classical music irrelevant to modern society. BIOGRAPHY Maestro James Meena is a musical entrepreneur. His 50year career in classical…
TOPIC: Learning from the Past to Lead Better in the Future SPEAKER: Pat McCrory, Former NC Governor and Charlotte Mayor Leadership examples on major decisions made in Charlotte and NC. BIOGRAPHY Mayor of Charlotte: 1995-2009 Governor of NC: 2013-2017 NOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC, no registration required. Attend via Zoom, please register with the Zoom…