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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Statues on Little Sugar Creek Parkway
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Get on the waiting list. \nWednesday October 4th and will be a walking tour of the Statues on Little Sugar Creek Parkway. \nWe will meet at 10:30 am (location provided upon signing up)\, and the tour will last 90 minutes. \nThe cost is $10 per person payable when they register. Group is limited to 20 people. \nRSVP above or at a Friday meeting.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-queen-city-culture-vulture-tour/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T114500
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch - September 29
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Get on the wait list.\nJoin your fellow members for some lunch social time at Little Mama’s Italian restaurant. \nSpace is limited. Sign up at a Friday meeting or RSVP with link above. Parking and entrance is behind the restaurant. \nLittle Mama’s Italian restaurant \n4521 Sharon Rd\nCharlotte\, NC 28211 \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-september-29/
CATEGORIES:Lunch Bunch,Social Events
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution in Mecklenburg County with Hugh Dussek
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The American Revolution in Mecklenburg County\nSPEAKER:  Hugh Dussek\, History Professor\, CPCC\nA presentation about the people living in Mecklenburg County during the American Revolution\, the nearby Revolutionary War battles\, and the events during the British occupation of Charlotte in the later stages of the war. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nOriginally from London\, England\, Hugh Dussek has lived in Charlotte\, North Carolina\, for over twenty years. \nHugh holds a doctoral degree in history from Union Institute & University in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and is a history professor\, and chair of the history department\, at Central Piedmont in Charlotte\, where he teaches courses on world civilizations\, American history\, the history of North Carolina\, and mythology. \nHugh serves on the boards of the Charlotte Museum of History\, Historic Rosedale\, and the Historic Mapping Congress\, and gives presentations in the community and on television about American\, British and local history.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-american-revolution-in-mecklenburg-county-with-hugh-dussek/
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:20230922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T110000
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SUMMARY:Global Famine with Dr. Colleen Hammelman
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Global Famine\nSPEAKER: Dr. Colleen Hammelman\, Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences and Director of the Charlotte Action Research Project at UNC Charlotte\nWorld hunger has galvanized public attention and policymakers for centuries. \nWhile significant political\, economic\, and technological advances have been made such that the worst cases of widespread hunger (famine) are much less common today; there remain significant\, and growing\, rates of food insecure people worldwide. Recent geopolitical and environmental challenges are exacerbating hunger and creating new potential for famine. \nDrawing on the speaker’s 10+ years of food systems research\, this lecture will examine contemporary drivers of hunger and famine and ongoing challenges to meeting the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger by 2030. It will also share current political\, economic and technological responses\, and innovative solutions that are being pursued across the globe. Famine and world hunger are long-standing and systemic challenges\, but significant and promising interventions are being implemented worldwide. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Hammelman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Earth Sciences and Director of the Charlotte Action Research Project at UNC Charlotte. \nHer research and teaching broadly consider questions of social justice in urban food systems across the Americas. In particular\, her research focuses on better understanding how migrants create and experience urban places through food relationships in an effort to create a more sustainable and equitable food system. \nShe has published widely on topics such as food security\, urban agriculture\, and changing food landscapes\, including a 2022 book titled: Greening Cities by Growing Food: A Political Ecology Analysis of Urban Agriculture in the Americas. Before joining UNC Charlotte in 2017\, Dr. Hammelman was a Post-doctoral Fellow at the Culinaria Research Centre at the University of Toronto-Scarborough. \nShe completed her PhD in Geography and Urban Studies at Temple University in Philadelphia\, her MA in International Affairs at American University in Washington\, DC\, and her BA in Political Science and Technical Journalism at Colorado State University.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/global-famine-with-dr-colleen-hammelman/
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:20230915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T110000
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SUMMARY:AARP's Advocacy Role Nationally & Locally with Rebecca Gilbert
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: AARP’s Advocacy: Representing the 50+ in North Carolina and the Nation\nSPEAKER: Rebecca Gilbert\, Associate State Director for AARP in the Charlotte Region.\nThis presentation will walk participants through how AARP advocates on behalf of older adults in Charlotte\, on the North Carolina state scale\, and nationwide. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nRebecca Gilbert is the Associate State Director for AARP in the Charlotte Region. AARP Charlotte strongly advocates for the region’s 50-plus and presents a regular lineup of local events and educational workshops. Before joining AARP North Carolina\, Rebecca was on the AARP National Office Grassroots Advocacy Team\, where she worked with all AARP state offices\, including ones in the Virgin Islands\, Guam\, and Puerto Rico. \nRebecca is an advocate for AARP and she presents programs and hosts workshops to help people get the most out of life. AARP events include programs for family caregivers\, fraud prevention\, help for job seekers\, and more. In addition\, AARP hosts opportunities to socialize\, volunteer and have fun. \nBefore joining the AARP team\, Gilbert previously worked on public policy campaigns with the Pew Charitable Trusts and Oxfam America.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/aarps-advocacy-role-nationally-locally-with-rebecca-gilbert/
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 September 15
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-september-15/
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:20230913T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230913T140000
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Meeting with Jane Howard - September 13
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin our Curriculum meetings 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.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-meeting-with-jane-howard-september-13/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T110000
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SUMMARY:Classical Music of Spain and Latin America with Frank Dominguez
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Classical Music of Spain and Latin America\nSPEAKER: Frank Dominguez\, General Manager\, WDAV and Host of Concierto\nThe presentation explores the variety of ethnic and religious influences that make up Spanish culture\, and demonstrates how these sources are expressed in the music of Spain. It also traces the development of musical nationalism in Europe\, and traces the progress of Spanish classical music from Europe to the New World\, where it blended with the music of enslaved Africans and indigenous people. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nSince 1994 Frank Dominguez has been a familiar voice to classical music listeners on WDAV. Over the years he has played a crucial part in station programming decisions through various roles and currently leads the station as General Manager/Host and Producer of Night Music and Concíerto. \nPrior to coming to WDAV\, Frank began his radio career at 90.7 WFAE\, where he hosted the popular Sunday evening music program\, Nightscapes. In addition he has worked extensively in local theater as an actor and director\, including productions for Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte\, CAST\, Theatre Charlotte and Opera Carolina. \nHe holds a BFA in Theater from Adelphi University as well as MA and MFA degrees from the University of New Orleans. Frank and his wife\, Liz\, live in Charlotte. Happily\, most of Frank’s interests are a part of what he does for a living. A few that he can’t pursue while on the job are reading mysteries and spy novels\, movies\, and other types of music.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/classical-music-of-spain-and-latin-america-with-frank-dominguez/
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:20230526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T110000
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SUMMARY:Sorting Out Charlotte with Dr. Tom Hanchett
DESCRIPTION:Today’s top local issues — school boundaries\, affordable housing\, gentrification — are often shaped by Charlotte’s neighborhood geography. How did Charlotte develop its current ”wedge and crescent” pattern of wealth in the south\, less prosperity across the center of the county? Community historian Dr. Tom Hanchett returns to explore that sometimes surprising story\, based on the 2020 second edition of his history of Charlotte\, Sorting Out the New South City. \nEducated at Cornell\, University of Chicago and UNC Chapel Hill\, Dr. Hanchett is a popular speaker on our city’s past and present. Charlotte Magazine calls him “Charlotte’s Dr. History” and named him a 2015 Charlottean of the Year. Find his wide-ranging writings — neighborhood walking tours\, “recorded in Charlotte” music history\, immigrant restaurant profiles and more.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/sorting-out-charlotte-with-dr-tom-hanchett/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T110000
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SUMMARY:Queens University of Charlotte: Today and Tomorrow with Dr. Sarah Fatherly
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Queens University of Charlotte: Today and Tomorrow\nThe chief academic officer of Queens will visit with the Seniors Scholars to share an update on current campus activities as well as discuss the aspirational strategic vision that is guiding its plans for the near future. \nBIOGRAPHY\nSarah Fatherly is the chief academic officer for Queens University of Charlotte\, overseeing all academic programs and services. Having served in that role since 2017\, Dr. Fatherly has almost two decades of experience in academic administration. \nShe joined the Queens community in 2012 as associate provost and dean of university programs providing a renewed focus to undergraduate student success and retention. In addition to scholarship in her academic fields of study\, Fatherly has published and presented widely on scaling high-impact practices\, equity-minded curriculum innovation\, faculty development practices\, and campus partnerships for student success. She earned a B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College\, an M.A.\, and a Ph.D. in United States History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-update-with-dr-sarah-fatherly/
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:20230512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T110000
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SUMMARY:2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season\, What to Expect in the Carolinas with Brad Panovich
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season\, What to Expect in the Carolinas with Brad Panovich\nA detailed look at the climatological set-up for the upcoming hurricane season. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nGrowing up outside of Cleveland\, Ohio\, I’ve always been fascinated by severe weather. I love thunderstorms\, tornadoes\, blizzards and hurricanes. My parents thought I was crazy\, but they soon realized I really loved this stuff! \nBy the time I was 6 years old\, I knew I wanted to be a meteorologist. I wanted to be a scientist\, not some “TV weather guy\,” I wanted to chase storms and do research. Plus\, those TV guys were always wrong and really weren’t trained meteorologists (so I thought – wrongly\, as it turned out some were). But at Copley High School in Copley\, Ohio\, I got to take part in a mentorship program with a TV meteorologist and a National Weather Service meteorologist. I was really blown away by all the computers and technology the TV meteorologist used\, and I really enjoyed making graphics. Not to mention the thing I love about weather the most is sharing my passion with others\, even if they think I’m kind of strange. \nI then picked my college based on the meteorology program. So naturally\, I attended The Ohio State University and played a little soccer there along the way. During my junior and senior years at OSU\, I was able to chase tornadoes with my fellow students and professors during the Spring quarter. It was the best spring break I could have imagined. \nAfter OSU\, I landed a job at the NBC station in Dayton\, Ohio\, doing the morning shift. Soon another station came calling — this time a smaller market FOX affiliate that offered a unique opportunity. They asked me to start an entire weather department from the ground up. I was to be their first Chief Meteorologist in Traverse City\, Michigan. Talk about snow! \nNot 15 months later\, I was attending a weather conference and was asked if I’d like to work in New Orleans. I soon was moving to the Big Easy as the weekend meteorologist at WWL-TV\, the CBS affiliate on the Gulf Coast. I spent more than three years there\, chasing hurricanes and rainstorms that often flooded the city. The entire city sits below sea level. Talk about heavy rain! In 2005\, I actually went back to help out my old station before a hurricane hit the Gulf coast. I ended up being in the middle of the worst hurricane in U.S. history\, Hurricane Katrina. I rode the storm out in a cramped conference hall attached to the Super Dome and spent two nights in the city before being moved up to Baton Rouge\, where I stayed for 15 days working for WWL. I went back a week later to work again as Hurricane Rita approached the Gulf Coast and stayed another two weeks. \nNow\, I am happy to be here at WCNC Charlotte as part of the WCNC Charlotte Weather Team. I really love Charlotte and the Carolinas with their proximity to the mountains and the beach. I’m an avid outdoor adventurer\, and the Carolinas provide me and my wife and 2 children along with our dog lots of places to explore. \nWhen I’m not working I still follow the weather. It’s a passion that I’ve luckily turned into a career. I love biking\, golfing\, hiking and playing soccer and basketball. \nIf you see me around\, feel free to ask me about the weather. It’s my favorite topic of conversation. \nEmail me at bpanovich@wcnc.com or follow Brad Panovich on Facebook\, Twitter and Instagram. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/2023-atlantic-hurricane-season-what-to-expect-in-the-carolinas-with-brad-panovich/
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:20230510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230510T130000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Walking Tour South End with Tom Hanchett
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Waitlist is now full as well.\nHistorian Tom Hanchett leads a 90 minute (about 1.5 mile) stroll in what is today booming South End — but includes parts of the Dilworth Historic District\, Charlotte’s first streetcar suburb. \nWe’ll walk a loop past Victorian-era homes and factories\, intermingled among new development. Afterward\, if you like\, enjoy lunch at SABOR: Latin Street Grill — or on your own at any of the dozen or more eateries along Camden Road. \nMeet at 10:15 am Wednesday\, May 10\, at the LYNX “East West” station on West Boulevard.  \nArrive by LYNX — or individually or by car pool from PUMC. \nThere’s usually plenty of parking on the street on Camden Road and on West Boulevard. \nThere will be a ten dollar donation for Roof Above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-walking-tour-south-end-with-tom-hanchett/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T110000
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SUMMARY:Deadly Declarations Novel with Author Landis Wade
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Meck Dec: How Charlotte’s Actions on May 20\, 1775 Inspired My Novel\, Deadly Declarations\nIn this presentation\, we explore the lead up to the revolutionary war and how those events unfolded to cause Charlotte to declare independence from the most powerful nation in the world on May 20\, 1775\, and we explore the controversy of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. \nWas it a real document\, as founding father John Adams believed? Or\, as Thomas Jefferson quipped\, was it “spurious?” And we take a peek at the conspiracies surrounding the Meck Dec\, what North Carolina did to try to prove the story of the Meck Dec was true\, and how all that folded into and became the perfect foundation of conflict for a novel. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nLandis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer turned author turned founder and host of the popular Charlotte Readers Podcast (where he has conducted more than 300 author interviews)\, whose recent novel\, Deadly Declarations\, received praise by Kirkus Reviews\, BookLife Reviews and Midwest Book Reviews\, and was named a Finalist in the Thriller/Adventure category of the 2022 International Book Awards. \nHis third book—The Christmas Redemption—won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. He also won the 2016 North Carolina State Bar short story contest for The Deliberation\, and has received various awards for non-fiction pieces. His short work has appeared in Writersdigest.com\, The Charlotte Observer\, News and Observer\, Flying South\, Fiction on the Web\, and in more than six anthologies. \nHe’s a past board member of Charlotte Writers Club\, and is active in the Charlotte and North Carolina writing communities. He is a graduate of Davidson College with a degree in history and received his J.D. degree from Wake Forest University School of Law. His love of history and his experience in the courtroom led to his novel\, Deadly Declarations. \n\nRESOURCES \nAuthor website: www.landiswade.com  \nPodcast website: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/1775-inspired-novel-with-landis-wade/
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:20230428T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T124500
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch - April 28
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow members for some lunch social time. \nRooster’s SouthPark location \n6601 Carnegie Blvd.\nCharlotte\, NC 28211 \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-april-28/
CATEGORIES:Lunch Bunch,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T110000
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SUMMARY:Relationship Between the US and China / Dr. Cheryl Brown
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: The Relationship Between the US and China \nDr. Cheryl Brown is the Chair and Associate Professor for the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at UNC—Charlotte. \nCourses she teaches include the Politics of China\, East Asia in World Affairs\, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence: Privacy\, Ethics and Governance\, and others. \nHer research interests cover China’s Innovative Technology and Artificial Intelligence Policies and the Social and Ethical Implications of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/relationship-between-the-us-and-china-dr-cheryl-brown/
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:20230424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T170000
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SUMMARY:Wildacres Spring 2023 Retreat / April 24-27\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Speaker / Topic: \nDr. Majorie Spruill / Divided We Stand: The Battle Over Women’s Rights and Family Values That Polarized American Politics \nChristopher Brook\, Esq. / From Roe to Dobbs \nDetails Here
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/wildacres-retreat-april-24-27/
LOCATION:Wildacres Retreat\, 1565 Wildacres Road\, Little Switzerland\, NC\, 28749\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Events,Wildacres Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T110000
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SUMMARY:The Trail of History Along Little Sugar Creek / Tony Zeiss\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Trail of History Along Little Sugar Creek\nP. Anthony Zeiss\, Ed.D.\, has now formally retired. Previously\, he was the Executive Director of the Museum of the Bible – an innovative\, global\, educational institution\, whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the history\, the impact\, and the narrative of the Bible. \nIn addition\, Dr. Zeiss is President Emeritus of Central Piedmont Community College. \nDr. Zeiss holds a Doctorate in Community College Administration from Nova University\, a master’s degree in Speech (Radio and Television)\, and a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Education from Indiana State University. \nIn 1992\, he became the third president of Central Piedmont Community College (“CPCC”)\, serving approximately 70\,000 students per year. During his tenure\, the college grew from one campus to six and was recognized as a national leader in Workforce Development. Dr. Zeiss has authored or co-authored several books on economic development\, adult literacy\, national workforce development and American History. His most recent publications include four books on creating high-performance employees and a novel on the Revolutionary War. \nDr. Zeiss is a professional speaker and a frequent keynoter on resource development\, workforce development\, leadership\, and career development. \nDr. Zeiss is past Chair of the Board of the American Association of Community Colleges\, past Board Chair for the League for Innovation\, and was the Association of Community College Trustees’ National CEO of the year for 2004-2005. \nDr. Zeiss served eight years on the board of the Zig Ziglar Corporation\, four years on a Colorado Bank board\, is the Board Chair of the Charlotte (NC) Novant Healthcare Southern Piedmont Region\, and leads a twenty-nine county Global Economic Initiative for the Charlotte\, NC\, region. \nDr. Zeiss became the first Executive Director of the Museum of the Bible on January 1\, 2017. \nFollowing a very successful museum opening\, Zeiss and his wife returned to Charlotte where he served as the first Executive Director of Coca Cola Consolidated’s z-Factor training initiative to help CEOs transform their workplace into faith-based cultures. \nDr. Zeiss and his wife\, Beth\, have two sons\, a daughter-in-law\, and two grandchildren.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-trail-of-history-along-sugar-creek-tony-zeiss-phd/
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:20230414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143247
CREATED:20230215T191700Z
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SUMMARY:Aging & Longevity: How to Maximize Your Health Span  / Carlos Jorge\, MD
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Aging & Longevity: How to Maximize Your Health Span Companion Health\nDr. Carlos Jorge\, who combines both functional and conventional medicine\, will examine and define aging. What is it? Why and how does it happen? \nHe’ll explore lifespan vs. “healthspan”\, educate on metaflammaging\, and what the future of aging looks like. \nYou’ll learn about cardiovascular disease\, Blue Zones and why they are important for us to consider in our own aging\, and supplements and lifestyle suggestions to help you age in your best way. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Jorge is a co-founder of Companion Health\, PLLC an innovative private membership functional medicine and primary care center in Charlotte\, NC. Companion Health is changing healthcare one client at a time by taking a deep medicine approach to all clients. \nHe is also the chief medical officer of Healthcoin Exchange\, a disruptive technology solutions company that is developing platforms to offer alternative payments\, engagement\, and clinician interactions for consumers. \nPreviously\, he was co-founder and partner at Ballantyne Medical Associates in Charlotte\, NC. Dr. Jorge is triple board certified in family medicine\, functional and regenerative medicine\, and clinical lipidology.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/aging-longevity-how-to-maximize-your-healthspan-carlos-jorge-md/
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:20230414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T143247
CREATED:20230323T220207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204058Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Friday April 14
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\, PUMC.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-friday-april-14/
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:20230407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143247
CREATED:20230219T212523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204145Z
UID:10000013-1680861600-1680865200@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Exploring Mysteries Through Film  / Sam Shapiro
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Exploring Mysteries Through Film\nSam Shapiro has taught courses in Film Studies and American Studies at UNC-Charlotte for 25 years. \nHe specializes in a variety of subjects\, including “Alfred Hitchcock”\, “Stanley Kubrick”\, “American Cinema of the 1970s”\, “History of Silent Cinema” and “Crime in American Film & Literature”. \nSam recently retired from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library\, where he programmed and hosted a long-running\, popular film series. \nNOTE: Speaker will be presenting via Zoom only. PUMC is closed for Good Friday.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/exploring-mysteries-through-film-sam-shapiro/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143247
CREATED:20230303T171933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204058Z
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SUMMARY:War Crimes / Dr. Jacob Wobig
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Pursuing Accountability for War Crimes in the Russia-Ukraine Conflict\nIt has become increasingly clear that there have seen serious abuses of civilians and prisoners of war in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.  Many of these abuses may rise to the level of war crimes and crimes against humanity.  However\, the application and enforcement of the laws of war have always been complicated by both law and politics.  This talk will consider how and whether atrocities in Ukraine – and other 21st century conflicts – will be punished under the laws of war. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Wobig teaches political science and history at Wingate University.  His classes cover various aspects of global politics.  His research focuses international and comparative human rights\, and international law.  Prior to joining academia\, he practiced as an attorney in his home state of Nebraska. \nEducation wise\, he obtained his PhD at the University of Nebraska\, where he wrote his dissertation on regional treaties to support democracy in their member-states. Recently\, he has focused on recent trends in human rights around the world. He states that\, “We are in a “rights recession” in which many human rights are being restricted by governments around the world. I am trying to understand why.” \nIn addition to his teaching role\, Dr. Wobig is also the advisor to the Wingate Model United Nations team. They have been a very successful group over the last 8 years \nGrowing up in a small ranching town in western Nebraska called Valentine\, he attended the University of Nebraska – Lincoln to study political science and international relations. After graduating in 2001 he then went to the University of Iowa College of Law\, where he became Editor in Chief of the Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems. His interest in politics was already firmly entrenched by this time and through undergrad and law school he worked as a volunteer in about half a dozen campaigns for local and statewide offices. After law school\, he worked as an attorney in Lincoln\, Nebraska for 3 years where his practice was split between insurance defense and issues of administrative and constitutional law. \nhttps://creeca.wisc.edu/read-war-crimes-what-are-they-how-can-they-be-prosecuted-by-dr-francine-hirsch/
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/war-crimes-dr-jacob-wobig/
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:20230328T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143247
CREATED:20230306T163426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T181812Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Billy Graham Library
DESCRIPTION:The Billy Graham Library has recently been renovated. \nJoin your fellow members for a field trip to tour the newly updated library. \nCarpooling available. Meet at Church at 12:45 pm. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-billy-graham-library/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T143247
CREATED:20230306T153815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T180702Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch - March 24
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow members for some lunch social time. \nWe’ll be meeting at Napa on Providence for lunch. \nHere’s a link to their menu: \nNapa on Providence menu \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-march-24/
CATEGORIES:Lunch Bunch,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143247
CREATED:20230220T180959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204058Z
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SUMMARY:Economic Warfare: When is it warfare and when is it effective? / Dr. Dale L. Smith
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Economic Warfare: When is it warfare and when is it effective?\nIn this presentation we will investigate what is and what is not “economic warfare\,” how and where these policies have been used in the past\, the extent to which their use is expanding\, and under what conditions they are effective. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDale Smith joined the University of North Carolina Charlotte as Professor and Chair of the Department of Global Studies in 2016. Before obtaining a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Southern California\, he studied at Schiller College (Germany) and the London School of Economics. He received a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and worked as a researcher for eight years at the Wissenschaftszentrum Berlin. \nBefore moving to Charlotte\, he was the Paul Piccard Professor of Political Science at Florida State University. Professor Smith’s research is in the area of international political economy\, an interdisciplinary field focused on the interactions between economic processes (trade and finance) and political institutions. \nHe also studies regional economic integration and recently began a project focusing on citizens’ attitudes toward immigrants and immigration.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/economic-warfare-when-is-it-warfare-and-when-is-it-effective-dr-dale-l-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:20230317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143247
CREATED:20221221T173112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204058Z
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SUMMARY:Arts and Culture – The Charlotte Way / Kevin Patterson
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Arts and Culture – The Charlotte Way\nOur presenter will give a look into the arts and culture in the Charlotte community over the decades. \nWe will discuss the formation of the ASC (Arts and Science Council) to the formation of the Charlotte Arts and Culture Advisory Board. The discussion will include a look at arts funding\, arts diversity and the role the community at large in the arts. \nA recent release of the State of Arts and Culture in Charlotte produced by the Arts and Culture Advisory Board will also be unveiled. \nWe will hold back nothing – the good\, the bad and the “whatever” of arts and culture in Charlotte. We will end with a view of the future – where should Charlotte’s arts and culture “be” in ten years. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nKevin L. Patterson\, a retired director at IBM\, worked for them for 31 years in various technical\, sales\, management\, and executive roles. \nMr. Patterson is very involved in numerous nonprofit organizations. Currently\, he is vice chairman of the Charlotte Arts and Culture Advisory Board and the immediate past-chairman and board member of Jazz Arts Charlotte. \nHe serves on the national board of directors as meetings and conventions chair for 100 Black Men of America\, Inc. He has chaired numerous arts organizations including Arts & Science Council\, ASC’s North East Advisory Council and the Public Arts Commission.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/funding-the-arts-for-the-future-cyndee-patterson/
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:20230317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230317T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T143247
CREATED:20230104T221830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204058Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Friday March 17
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend\, in person or on Zoom\, our monthly New Member Orientation meeting. Learn 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!
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-friday-march-10/
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:20230310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143247
CREATED:20230210T211135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204058Z
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SUMMARY:A Mix of Medical Information / Dr. Kevin Soden
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: A Mix of Medical Information I Learned on the Way to Something Else\nNOTE: This program will be at the Queens University Sports Complex.\nMedical knowledge is constantly changing and misinformation abounds. \nThis lecture provides practical information about Superbugs\, Non-operating room anesthesia\, Avian flu\, and the latest on pandemic risks. Attendees will learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Kevin Soden is a former emergency room physician and an award-winning medical journalist appearing on CBS\, NBC and the Today Show. He now serves as the TV host for Healthline and Whole Body Health. His awards include Emmys\, Telly’s\, the 2008 CableFax award for best cable health show host. \nHe also serves as the worldwide Medical Director for Texas Instruments and the Cardinal Health corporations and teaches as a courtesy Professor at the Univ. of Florida College of Medicine.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/a-mix-of-medical-information-dr-kevin-soden/
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T143247
CREATED:20230105T173258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T173258Z
UID:10000006-1678281300-1678284000@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Curriculum Meeting with Jane Howard - March 8
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin our Curriculum meetings 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.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-meeting-with-jane-howard-march-8/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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