TOPIC: The Pearl, Charlotte's Innovation District SPEAKER: Hillary Crittendon The Pearl, anchored by Wake Forest School of Medicine, is a 30-acre mixed-use development that includes education, retail, apartments, a hotel, open community space, and health science research facilities. Located next to uptown and Atrium Health's flagship hospital, it aims to drive economic growth and job…
TOPIC: The Future of Human-AI Relations SPEAKER: Mark Peres, Author/Professor/Founder In this provocative and accessible talk, ethicist and novelist Mark Peres invites audiences to explore one of the most profound questions of the 21st century: What does it mean to share the future with intelligent machines? Drawing on the ideas at the heart of his…
TOPIC: Energy Transition to Carbon Free Electricity SPEAKER: Neva Espinoza, Senior Vice President – Energy Supply and Low-Carbon Resources & Chief Generation Officer Neva Espinoza will discuss how nuclear power and other advanced technologies can enable a transition to affordable, reliable, and carbon-free electricity BIOGRAPHY Neva Espinoza is Senior Vice President, Energy Supply and Low-Carbon…
We have booked Calle Sol Latin Cafe & Cevicheria, for Friday, October 31, 11:45 a.m. Located 3100 Apex Drive, Charlotte, NC 28211 Limited space available! Please sign up by 10/25/2025. If you register and find you can’t attend, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. Lunch menu, but full…
SOLD OUT! The waiting list is closed. You have the option of driving up independently and paying the normal Earl Scruggs Center entry fee. Cancel Purchased Tickets: Send a message to info@seniorscholars.net. No refunds after Wednesday October 29, 2025 DATE: November 5, 2025 TIME: 10 am - 3:15 pm COST: $30/person (includes bus and Music…
TOPIC: The American Fire Service - Proud History & Innovative Future SPEAKER: Heather Burford From Benjamin Franklin co-founding the Country’s first volunteer fire company in 1736, through today’s migration to electric fire engines, the American Fire Service has evolved tremendously throughout history. Ever evolving, the fire service has undergone remarkable transformation, adapting to changing environments,…
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…