TOPIC: The United States and Africa: History, Change, and the Road Ahead SPEAKER: Beth Whitaker, Professor of Political Science, UNC Charlotte How has the United States engaged with Africa over time and what does that relationship look like today? In this talk, Dr. Beth Elise Whitaker, Professor of Political Science and longtime scholar of African…
On February 21st, through our arrangement with Queen's University we are able to get group rate tickets to the men's basketball game (Queen's Royals vs West Georgia Wolves) for a discounted price of $7.00. Tickets can be purchased at link below, using promo code: SRSCHOLARS26
Fuel the Fire: Celebrating the Voices, Stories & Opportunities that Champion Girls & Women in Sport Presented by Queens University of Charlotte Athletics From the C-suite to the Olympic stage, and from inspiring leaders sharing their story to fathers empowering their daughters every step of the way, we’re shining a spotlight on the people, moments,…
TOPIC: Microplastics and Other Contaminants of Emerging Concern SPEAKER: Olya Keen, Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, UNC Charlotte The talk will focus on microplastics and other contaminants of emerging concern, such as PFAS, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, flame retardants, etc. I will discuss where they come from in the environment, where we encounter them in our…
We have booked Trio Restaurant, for Friday, February 27, 11:45 a.m. Located 10709 McMullen Creek Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28226 Limited space available! Please sign up by 02/25/2026. 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. Trio…
TOPIC: Vaccines Science, Development and Clinical Trial Applications SPEAKER: Courtney Labonge, Associate Director, Alkermes, Inc This presentation explores the fundamentals of vaccine science, the various types of vaccines, and their critical role in clinical trials. It covers the importance of vaccines in public health, mechanisms of immune response, safety and efficacy principles, phases of clinical…
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.
All members old and new are invited to attend our New Member Orientation meeting in person. 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! In person meeting, in Room 106 in PUMC. Click the RSVP button…