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SUMMARY:An Untold Story of the US Involvement in Afghanistan...And Its Aftermath...A Personal Journey  with George Forsythe
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: An Untold Story of the US Involvement in Afghanistan…And Its Aftermath…A Personal Journey\nSPEAKER: George Forsythe\,  Brigadier General\, U.S. Army (retired) \nGeorge will discuss the establishment of the National Military Academy of Afghanistan from 2003-2005…its strategic implications and lessons learned. George will also discuss how his translator and their family immigrated to the US and settled in the heartland and how they help resettle Afghan families after 2021. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n  \n\nBIOGRAHPHY \nGEORGE B. “BARNEY” FORSYTHE\, Ph.D. \nBrigadier General\, U.S. Army (retired) \nBG (ret) George B. Forsythe was born at Fort Leavenworth\, Kansas\, on November 13\, 1948. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from United States Military Academy at West Point in 1970\, and an M.A.C.T. degree in Social Psychology and a Ph.D. in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He spent thirty-five years on active duty in the United States Army\, serving in command and staff positions before returning to West Point’s Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership in 1984 as an Academy Professor. In 1991 he was promoted to Professor of Psychology and Leadership\, and in 1996 he was appointed Professor\, USMA\, and Vice Dean for Education\, a position he held until his retirement in 2005. Upon retirement\, he was advanced to Brigadier General. \nWhile at West Point\, General Forsythe supervised the core and electives courses in leadership\, designed and taught in the Eisenhower Graduate Program in Leader Development\, consulted on West Point’s Cadet Leader Development System\, advised the LA Police Department and the Bangladesh Military Academy\, and conducted several major leadership research projects as Director of the Center for Leadership and Organizations Research. In 2003\, he led an international team that wrote the concept plan for the National Military Academy of Afghanistan \nFollowing his retirement from the Army\, General Forsythe was selected to be the Senior Vice President and Dean of Faculty at Westminster College in Missouri\, and in February 2008\, he was appointed Westminster’s 20th President. Under his leadership\, the College designed and implemented the Westminster 2020 strategic plan\, internationalized and diversified the campus community\, expanded academic programs\, integrated academics and student life around the Concept for Student Development\, created and implemented a system for assessing student learning\, modernized the campus infrastructure\, and enhanced the College’s national reputation\, with 95% of graduates in fulltime employment or graduate school within six months of graduation. General Forsythe retired as Westminster’s President in 2015\, and he now serves as a faculty member with the Thayer Leadership Group at West Point\, where he does corporate leadership training. \nGeneral Forsythe’s scholarly achievements comprise over forty publications and presentations on leadership and student development\, post-secondary education\, and assessment. He has received three awards for Best Paper by an Established Investigator from the Division on Education in the Professions of the American Educational Research Association. In 2011\, General Forsythe was honored with the Missourian Award for outstanding contributions in the areas of business\, civic leadership\, and the arts. In 2015\, he was named by Ingram’s Kansas City Business Magazine as 50 Missourians You Should Know. He is a Professor Emeritus at both West Point and Westminster College. \nHe and his wife\, Jane\, reside in Beaufort\, South Carolina. Jane is a retired early childhood educator. They have two grown children and three grandchildren.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/an-untold-story-of-the-us-involvement-in-afghanistan-and-its-aftermath-a-personal-journey-with-george-forsythe/
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 - November 8
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend our New Member Orientation meeting in person. \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. \nClick the RSVP button for an email to tell us you’re coming!
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-november-8/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:New Member Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T110000
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SUMMARY:A Latvian Exile Comes to America with Joseph Ellis
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Karlis Leyasmeyer and the Baptist Speaker’s Circuit: A Latvian Exile Comes to America\nSPEAKER: Joseph Ellis\, Professor of Political Science\, Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences\, Wingate University \nIn 1949\, a little known Latvian refugee named Karlis Leyasmeyer would arrive with his family in Philadelphia\, after several years spent at a displaced persons camp in Germany. In less than a year\, Leyasmeyer was traveling North America as a highly desired speaker in evangelical circles\, speaking on the evils of communism and the glory of God. How did Leyasmeyer — a recent political exile — achieve such notoriety in such a short period of time\, and what does this tell us about anti-communist movements in the 1950s among recent refugees? And what became of his life after\, the final thirty years of which he spent in North Carolina\, settling in Boone\, and attending a small\, country church in relative obscurity? \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nJoseph M. Ellis is a Professor of Political Science at Wingate University in Wingate\, North Carolina. He received his B.A. from Winthrop University and his M.A. and Ph.D from Temple University\, all in the discipline of political science. His research interests include the Baltic States\, Scandinavia\, and Russia. His wife\, Joanna\, is a school counselor\, and he has three children\, Lena (14)\, Beau (12)\, and Dean (9). \n\nA History of the Baltic States\, by Andres Kasekamp\nThe Latvians: A Short History\, by Andrejs Plakans\nAmerican Latvians: Politics of a Refugee Community\, by Ieva Zake
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/a-latvian-exile-comes-to-america-with-joseph-ellis/
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:20241025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T110000
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SUMMARY:Ruth Bader Ginsburg: On Being American with Suzanne Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Ruth Bader Ginsburg: On Being American\nSPEAKER: Suzanne Reynolds\, Dean and Professor Emerita\, Wake Forest Law \nRBG expanded our concept of who and what was included in the concept of being American. As a lawyer for the ACLU’s Women’s Project\, she advocated for an expansive theory of equal protection that eventually she would enshrine as an associate justice on the Supreme Court. \nBIOGRAPHY\nSuzanne Reynolds is widely respected for her scholarship and teaching about family law and for her public service. \nShe was a principal drafter of statutes that modernized the law of both alimony and of adoption\, and she co-founded a domestic violence program that received national recognition by the ABA for providing legal assistance to the poor. Suzanne authored a three-volume treatise on North Carolina family law that has become the authoritative source for law students\, lawyers\, and judges. \nHer empirical work has focused on outcomes in high conflict custody disputes. She was the recipient of a Distinguished Woman of the Year award presented by Governor Hunt in 1998 and of the Gwyneth B. Davis award for Public Service presented by N.C. Association of Women Attorneys in 1996. \nSuzanne was a candidate for the North Carolina Supreme Court in November 2008\, narrowly losing her bid for that seat. Before teaching\, she practiced civil litigation at Smith\, Moore\, Smith\, Schell & Hunter (now Smith Moore Leatherwood.) She and her husband\, Robert (Hoppy) Elliot\, who is a partner in the law firm of Elliot Morgan Parsonage\, have three adult children: Michael\, Caroline\, and Lillie. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-with-suzanne-reynolds/
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:20241022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241022T130000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Sullenberger Aviation Museum
DESCRIPTION:  \nDATE: October 22\, 2024; Time: 10 am – 1 pm\nCOST: $17 Buy Tickets Here\nADDRESS:  4108 Minuteman Way\, Charlotte\, NC 28208\nCARPOOLING: Carpooling will be available in the parking lot of the Queens Sports Complex on Tyvola Road. Please park near the lion statue. \nAt Sullenberger Aviation Museum\, we strive to leverage the wonder of flight to inspire\, educate\, and elevate future generations to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. Our vision is to positively impact economic mobility\, provide compelling experiences for all visitors\, strengthen Charlotte as a destination\, promote community participation\, and drive economic development near our home on Charlotte’s West Side. \nSAM aspires to make aviation come alive\, so visitors of all ages can experience the wonder of flight. Leveraging an extensive collection of aviation artifacts and stories\, visitors deepen their understanding of the diverse people\, innovations\, and opportunities in aviation. Our programs offer immersive\, interactive learning experiences that will have you inspired by the world of aviation and aerospace. \nSullenberger Aviation Museum
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-sullenberger-aviation-museum/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch - October 18
DESCRIPTION:We have booked Calle Sol restaurant for Friday\, October 18\, 11:45 a.m. \nLimited space available! \nIf you register and find you can’t attend\, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. \nCalle Sol\n3100 Apex Drive\nCharlotte\, NC 28211 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-october-18/
CATEGORIES:Lunch Bunch,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T110000
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SUMMARY:Lighting a Pathway for Young Artists with Corey Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Lighting a Pathway for Young Artists\nSPEAKER: Corey Mitchell\, Founder of Theater Gap Initiative \nMitchell will talk about his journey as an arts educator spreading the message of excellence and helping to create a pathway for young artists to have a career and change their trajectory. \nThe Theatre Gap Initiative (TGI)\, founded by longtime Charlotte educator Corey Mitchell\, is a nonprofit college-prep program for high school grads who aspire to apply for Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and conservatory programs. TGI’s programming is focused on helping students of color successfully navigate the process of applications\, prescreens and auditions. \nIt was founded on the principle that equity means more than the distribution of wealth. It is access to systems that people of color have been historically excluded from. By collaborating with local\, collegiate\, and national Arts Institutions\, TGI wants to help to dismantle those systems. \nTheater Gap Initiative \nBIOGRAPHY \nTony Award winner Corey Mitchell is the inaugural recipient for Excellence in Theatre Education. He was selected as a top 50 Finalist for 2017 Global Teacher Prize and was named North Carolina Outstanding Theatre Arts Educator by the North Carolina Theatre Conference. Most recently\, he was selected as the first recipient of the Stephen Schwartz Musical Theatre Teacher of the Year Award\, presented by the Educational Theatre Association and the ASCAP\, and also received The Cato Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Award from the Arts and Science Council of Charlotte. Corey has twenty-five years’ experience in the classroom\, including twenty years as Theatre Arts Educator at Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte\, NC. \nCorey is active as a director\, actor\, keynote speaker\, educational consultant\, and workshop presenter in Charlotte and throughout the country. He advocates for arts education through his work on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Theatre Conference and Brava Theatre Company\, and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation for the Carolinas. Corey’s past and present students are performing\, writing\, and composing for community\, university\, and regional theatre\, as well as theme parks\, independent and studio films\, the West End\, national tours\, and Broadway musical-theatre productions. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/theater-gap-initiative-with-corey-mitchell/
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:20241018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T094500
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - October 18
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend our New Member Orientation meeting in person. \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. \nClick the RSVP button for an email to tell us you’re coming!
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-october-11/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:New Member Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T110000
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SUMMARY:The Amazing Gift of Language with Steve Clark
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Amazing Gift of Language\nSPEAKER: Steve Clark\, Professor Emeritus\, Moody Bible Institute \nWhat is language? This presentation will provide an overview of something we rarely consider because it is so automatic: language\, the ability to express to others anything we can think of. After looking at what actually happens when we speak\, we will summarize eight facts about language\, such as its diversity\, its productivity\, how we learn it\, etc. A variety of illustrations and demonstrations will be used to add interest. The goal is to encourage a deeper understanding of\, and appreciation for\, this uniquely human gift. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nSteve retired in 2019 after serving as professor of linguistics at a college in Chicago for 23 years. Prior to that\, he and his family lived for 11 years in a remote area of Papua New Guinea\, where he analyzed and became fluent in the Sio language\, which is spoken by fewer than 3\,000 people and had never been studied before. \nHe did a linguistic analysis of the language\, created an orthography\, collected oral texts\, developed a literacy program\, and translated portions of the Bible into the language. He holds graduate degrees in linguistics (University of North Dakota) and education (University of Kansas). \nHe currently lives in Indian Land\, SC\, and keeps busy teaching English to recently arrived immigrants\, and officiating track and field meets at colleges and universities across the Carolinas.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-amazing-gift-of-language-with-steve-clark/
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:20241011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T100000
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SUMMARY:Fall Expo - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Fall Expo! \nLoads of exhibitors and information for seniors on medical plans\, hobby groups and clubs\, volunteer opportunities and much more! \nOctober 11\, 2024\n9-10 am before speaker event \nExhibitors include: \n\nWriters Club\nQuilters Club\nKristan Smith\nNancy Stancil\nTheatre Charlotte\nShepherd’s Center\nCharlotte-Meck Library\nCarolina Living Benefits\nRonald McDonald House\nThe Barclay at Southpark\nCMS HeartMath Tutoring\nMecklenburg Parks & Recreation\nNC SHIIP (State Seniors Health Insurance Information Program)
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/fall-expo/
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:20241009T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T140000
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - October 9
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin 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. \nThese meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-committee-meeting-october-9/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T110000
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SUMMARY:Working in the 21st Century: An Oral History with Mark Larson
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Working in the 21st Century: An Oral History\nSPEAKER: Mark Larson \nInspired by Studs Terkel’s 1974 classic\, “Working”\, Mark Larson\, author of “Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater”\, will discuss his new book\, “Working in the 21st Century” released to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Terkel’s book. Sharing video clips from his interviews\, Larson will explore the similarities between Studs’s times and our own through the impact on the work lives of his 101 interviewees. Larson\, who knew Studs and was interviewed by him twice\, will also discuss Terkel’s influence on him. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nMark Larson is the author of “Ensemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater” for which he conducted over 300 interviews with Chicago theater artists\, past and present. His new book\, “Working in the 21st Century: An Oral History of American Work in a Time of Social and Economic Transformation”\, was released in 2024 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Studs Terkel’s “Working”. In March\, Larson’s book was named one of the best books of the year\, so far\, by Esquire magazine. He is currently working on a series of interviews with the iconic Broadway composer\, John Kander (“Cabaret”\, Chicago”\, “New York\, New York” and 16 others) for a book titled “The Best We Can: Conversations with John Kander”. \nBi website: marklarsonauthor.com \nBooks:\nWorking in the 21st Century: An Oral History of American Work in a Time of Social and Economic Transformation \nEnsemble: An Oral History of Chicago Theater
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/working-in-the-21st-century-an-oral-history-with-mark-larson/
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:20241004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T100000
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SUMMARY:Fall Expo - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Fall Expo! \nExhibitors and information for seniors on medical plans\, hobby groups and clubs\, volunteer opportunities and much more! \nOctober 4\, 2024\n9-10 am before speaker event \nExhibitors include: \n\nLeague of Women Voters\nAssociation of University Women
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/fall-expo-part-1/
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:20240927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T110000
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SUMMARY:Music Therapy: The science\, the singing and everything in between with Meg Johnson
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Music Therapy: The science\, the singing and everything in between.\nSPEAKER: Meg Johnson\, Music Therapy Program Director and Clinical Coordinator\, Queens University \nThe presentation will provide an overview of the field of music therapy: the academic foundations\, the education of students and therapists\, the places we work and how we do what we do. \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nMeg Stanley Johnson has extensive clinical experience with a variety of client populations including child\, adolescent and adult psychiatric settings\, memory care groups\, and children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities in both individual and group settings. Her current clinical focus is with young adults with autism who have limited verbal skills and a history of aggression. \nShe is the music therapy program director and clinical coordinator at Queens in addition to teaching in the music therapy and general education programs. \nEducation \nM.M.\, Neurologic Music Therapy\, Colorado State University\nB.M.\, Music Therapy\, Queens College\, Charlotte\, NC\nB.A.\, Psychology\, Queens College\, Charlotte\, NC\nBi www.musictherapy.org\nwww.ncmusictherapy.org\nwww.cbmt.org
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/music-therapy-the-science-the-singing-and-everything-in-between-with-meg-johnson/
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:20240920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T110000
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SUMMARY:Who's Afraid of Opera with James Meena
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Who’s Afraid of Opera \nSPEAKER: James Meena\, Artistic Director & Principal Conductor \nMr. Meena will provide an overview of the opera art form and Opera Carolina’s 75-year history of service to Greater Charlotte. \nA guest performance may be provided. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nEntering his 25th season with Opera Carolina\, Mo. James Meena’s tenure with Charlotte’s 75-year old opera company has been characterized by an unswerving commitment to artistic excellence. \nDuring his tenure\, the company has presented eight regional premieres and seven new American operas\, including Cold Sassy Tree and Susannah by Carlisle Floyd\, Margaret Garner by Richard Danielpour and Toni Morrison\, Rise for Freedom by Adolphus Hailstork\, the new musical drama I Dream by Douglas Tappin about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, the House Music Opera House of Orfeus by Nmon Ford and The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson starring international superstar Denyce Graves. Under his direction\, Opera Carolina performances of Margaret Garner\, Faust and Il Trovatore were broadcast over NPR World of Opera\, nationally syndicated to 92 stations. \nHe is regarded as one of America’s finest opera conductors\, and has performed as guest conductor with orchestras and opera companies across the globe Turandot in the Teatro Antiche Taormina and Teatro Greco Siracusa\, Tosca at the Luglio Festivale Trapani in Sicilia\, a double-bill of Rachmaninoff’s rarely-performed Aleko paired with Pagliacci as well as La fanciulla del West\, both with New York City Opera; Le nozze di Figaro for Teatro Sociale Rovigo Italy\, La Fanciulla del West for five prestigious Italian theaters: Teatro del Giglio\, Lucca Italy\, Teatro Verdi in Pisa\, Teatro Alighieri di Ravenna\, Teatro Pavarotti di Modena and Teatro Goldoni di Livorno\, a Gala concert with Renee Fleming and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra\, La bohème with the prestigious Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago\, Le nozze di Figaro\, La traviata\, Pagliacci\, Madama Butterfly and La bohème with Opéra de Montréal. \nLinks: \nOpera Carolina \nJames Meena \n\nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/whos-afraid-of-opera-with-james-meena/
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:20240920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20240902T213304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204528Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - September 20
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend our New Member Orientation meeting in person. \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. \nClick the RSVP button for an email to tell us you’re coming!
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-september-20/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:New Member Orientation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20240806T145918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204906Z
UID:10000093-1726569000-1726570800@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Housing & Homelessness with Dimple Ajmera at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Housing & Homelessness\nA Joint Presentation of Senior Scholars & Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. \nJoin us at the beautiful Friendship Missionary Conference Center for a cup of coffee\, new friends\, and some enlightening conversation. \nEvent will be at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Conference Center. See the awe-inspiring 2\,500 seat sanctuary\, one of the most beautiful in the country.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/housing-homelessness-with-dimple-ajmera-at-friendship-missionary-baptist-church/
LOCATION:Friendship Missionary Baptist Church\, 3400 Beatties Ford Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20240603T200807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
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SUMMARY:Medical Myths - What You Don't Know Just Might Kill You with Dr. Kevin Soden
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Medical Myths – What You Don’t Know Just Might Kill You\nSPEAKER: Kevin J. Soden\, MD MPH \nIn this fun interactive lecture\, you will explore some of the truths and falsehoods of various medical myths. Some of which your parents\, teachers and friends taught you. \nYou will test your knowledge on a variety of common medical topics and if you’re not careful\, what you don’t know\, just might kill you. Are you up to the challenge? \nSince this is our kick-off meeting for the season\, support your favorite sports team and wear their colors! \nNOTE: Attend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required\, just show up.   Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Kevin Soden is an international award-winning medical journalist who has received numerous awards for his television work including Emmy’s\, Telly’s\, a Freddie\, and has twice been given the National Award for Excellence in Medical Reporting from the National Association of Medical Communicators. He has worked at CBS\, NBC News Channel and on NBC’s Today Show. \nHe was an emergency room doctor for 23 years and now serves as the worldwide Chief Medical Officer for Texas Instruments and the Cardinal Health corporation. He is also a courtesy Professor at the Univ. of Florida College of Medicine. \nKevin published The Art of Medicine: What Every Doctor and Patient Should Know…a critically acclaimed book focusing on improving doctor-patient communications. He is also the primary author of a consumer medical book Special Treatment: How to Get the High-Quality Care Your Doctor Gets. Kevin speaks frequently to both medical organizations as well as business groups on a wide variety of general health topics\, including laughter\, aging\, sex and stress. \nSoden graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Medicine and is one of the original inductees into the UF Medical Wall of Fame. He also has a Masters in Public Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin and a Masters in Personnel Administration from Florida State University. He graduated from Belmont Abbey College with a degree in history (Yes\, you can get a job with a history degree.)
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/medical-information-with-dr-kevin-soden/
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:20240911T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20240902T213010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T213010Z
UID:10000098-1726060500-1726063200@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - September 11
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin 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. \nThese meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-committee-meeting-september-11/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20230817T164352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
UID:10000042-1717149600-1717153200@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Attracting International Companies to Charlotte with Ljubomir (L.J.) Stambuk
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Attracting International Companies to Charlotte\nSPEAKER: Ljubomir (L.J.) Stambuk\, President & CEO\, World Affairs Council of Charlotte \nLjubomir (L.J.) Stambuk joined the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as Executive Director in 2006. \nThrough his dynamic leadership and systematic approach to development and asset building\, Stambuk rebuilt the Council’s branding and standing in the community through strategic community partnerships\, quality programming and fundraising initiatives. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nLjubomir (L.J.) Stambuk joined the World Affairs Council of Charlotte as Executive Director in 2006. Through his dynamic leadership and systematic approach to development and asset building\, Stambuk rebuilt the Council’s branding and standing in the community through strategic community partnerships\, quality programming and fundraising initiatives. He is also credited for leading the Council to its best financial performance from 2008-2019 and promoting Charlotte as a hub for international business in the Carolinas in partnership with corporate and community organizations in the area. \nStambuk is well-traveled with extensive experience and knowledge in leading travel programs. Born in Belgrade\, Yugoslavia\, he spent his childhood in Burma and Holland with his diplomat family. His early career led him to the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO)\, World Food Council (WFC) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)\, and the UN Development Program (UNDP) which included extensive travel around the world. Stambuk has been to over 72 countries\, most recently: Peru\, Japan\, Vietnam\, Thailand\, Cambodia\, Poland\, The Czech Republic\, Hungary\, Croatia\, Slovenia\, Germany\, Dominican Republic\, Martinique (France)\, and St. Lucia. He has had the fortune to travel all over Europe\, Asia\, Central and Latin America and Africa. \nAs part of his long-term vision for innovative global issue programming in the Queen City\, the Council regularly engages the greater Charlotte community through dialogue on world affairs by recruiting speakers of exceptional caliber to this region to discuss foreign policy\, international business and politics and Charlotte’s role in an increasingly global world as part of Stambuk’s long-term vision for innovative global issue programming in the Queen City. \nStambuk has 25+ years of senior leadership and management experience in operations man­agement\, business development\, marketing and human resources and strategic planning in various multinational corporations around the world including Applied Semiconductor Inc. (Chief Operating Officer)\, Ahold USA (Senior Vice-President\, Corporate) and Centrocoop (Executive Vice President & Division President). \nAs a local expert on international relations and economics\, he has frequently been mentioned and appeared in panel discussions hosted by Charlotte Talks (WFAE)\, Charlotte Business Review (WTVI)\, The Charlotte Observer\, The Charlotte Business Journal\, and area trade and international organizations. \nIn November 2021\, Stambuk was recognized as the 2021 WACA Chairman’s Individual Award by the World Affairs Councils of America for his exemplary leadership and dedication to fostering international understanding and connections beyond borders. As a top global education non-profit leader in the greater Charlotte region\, this award highlighted L.J.’s visionary influence and advocacy in the field of international relations and thoughtful tenacity in a time of significant crisis in our country and the world \nHe was also recognized with the 2017 International Leader Award by the Charlotte Business Journal\, and was also recognized by the Charlotte International Rotary with the 2018 Global Service Award for his role in promoting a broader understanding of world affairs to ensure that Charlotte\, North Carolina\, continues to grow as a competitive global city in the Southeast. \nUnder Stambuk’s leadership\, the Council was recognized as the 2017 Richard Vinroot Award recipient at the Mayor’s International Community Awards ceremony on May 11th. This award recognized the Council’s contributions to the international community through its international education programs and initiatives. \nStambuk has served on the board of the World Affairs Council of America (WACA) in Washington D.C. (2013-2019) and the advisory boards of the United States Global Leadership Coalition\, North Carolina (USGLC) and the Charlotte Economics Club (CEC). He has also served on the board of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. \nHe received his undergraduate degree in International Economics and Business from the University of Belgrade\, where he graduated in the top one percent of his class. In addition\, he has a Master’s degree in Business and Organizational Development from Cornell University. \nStambuk currently resides in Charlotte\, North Carolina along with his wife\, Natasha and their two young sons. \nHe was promoted to President in 2009 and CEO in 2011. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/attracting-global-companies-to-charlotte-with-ljubomir-l-j-stambuk/
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:20240530T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20240410T202748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T180635Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Luncheon - May 30
DESCRIPTION:SPRING LUNCHEON\nDate: May 30\, 2024 \nTime: 11:30 – 2:00 pm \nCost: $40/person \nPlace: Carmel Country Club\, 4735 Carmel Road\, Charlotte\, NC 28226 \nSpeaker: Leesa Walker\, Director of Instruction\, Pickleball Charlotte \nTopic: Pickleball\, Olympics Bound? \nCome join us for our Spring luncheon with an upcoming Summer Olympics theme. Take an Olympic selfie\, trade Olympic fun facts and enjoy a group lunch before Senior Scholars adjourns for the summer. \nWhat’s your favorite Olympic sport? How many medals will the USA win? \nLunch includes club sandwich\, homemade chips\, key lime pie or strawberry parfait dessert\, tea or coffee. Gluten free available. \nSign up at the Welcome/donut desk at Friday meetings starting April 19 until May 24. \n$40.00 check to SS or cash. Checks must be mailed by 5/24/24. \nMail checks to: \nSenior Scholars at Queens\n1900 Selwyn Ave\nMSC 1409\nCharlotte\, NC 28274 \nFor questions\, text Eileen Griggs at (704) 661-4934. \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/spring-luncheon-may-30/
LOCATION:Carmel Country Club\, 4735 Carmel Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Luncheons,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20240122T171443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
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SUMMARY:"Capital L" Leadership: The Story of the Duke Mansion with Peter Blair
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: “Capital L” leadership: The Story of the Duke Mansion and the role of civic leadership in a thriving community.\nSPEAKER: Peter Blair\, President/CEO\, The Lynnwood Foundation\, Duke Mansion and Lee Institute \nDuke Mansion is a rare jewel nestled in the crown of the Queen City\, a splendid setting for corporate and civic gatherings\, milestone celebrations\, and elegant overnight stays. \nIt’s also been the cornerstone of “Capital L leadership” that was essential in solidifying the health and vibrancy of our community. Hear the stories and learn the role of the Duke Mansion in our city’s history. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nPeter Blair joined the Duke Mansion and the Lee Institute as President and CEO in April\, 2022. He spent the previous seven years as the CEO of the Sandra and Leon Levine Jewish Community Center. In his role as chief executive\, he led a nonprofit with a staff of 450+ and a membership of over 10\,000 individuals representing the diversity of the Charlotte community. Previously\, he served as chief operating officer of the Harry and Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. \nPeter Blair Linked In \nDuke Mansion \nLee Institute \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/capital-l-leadership-the-story-of-the-duke-mansion-with-peter-blair/
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:20240517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20240325T163412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204145Z
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SUMMARY:American Democracy & The Rule of Law in Peril with Michael Luttig
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: American Democracy & The Rule of Law in Peril\nSPEAKER: Michael Luttig\, former US Court of Appeals Judge \nMichael Luttig\, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals (ret.) for the Fourth Circuit\, retired from the bench several years ago. \nA well respected conservative jurist\, he advised Vice President Mike Pence on and before January 6\, 2021\, as to the limitations on the role of the Vice President during the congressional session at which the slates of electors certified by the states were formally presented to Congress for counting at a joint session. \nNOTE: This will be a Zoom presentation inside PUMC Wolfe Hall
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/law-topic-with-michael-luttig/
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:20240510T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20231117T153905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
UID:10000060-1715335200-1715338800@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Overall Budget on Housing & Homelessness with Dimple Ajmera
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Overall Budget on Housing & Homelessness\nSPEAKER:  Dimple Ajmera\, Charlotte City Council At Large member \nCouncil member Dimple Ajmera will address and share the overall budget regarding housing and homelessness. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDimple Ajmera\, City Council At Large\, is proud to be living the American dream. With little means\, her parents immigrated to the U.S. to provide their children with greater opportunities. Proving her tenacity\, Ajmera graduated from Southern High School in Durham\, graduated from the University of Southern California and later became a certified public accountant. After joining City Council\, Ajmera left her six-figure career in order to devote her full attention to her City Council position and a mission she values – helping to make Charlotte a place where everyone has a chance to succeed and prosper\, regardless of background or geography. As a mother\, she is dedicated to ensuring that all children in Charlotte are given equal opportunity to succeed including access to healthcare and housing. \nDuring her tenure on the City Council\, Ajmera has been a fighter with a proven record. Ajmera’s platform includes\, but is not limited to\, Public Safety\, Affordable Housing\, a Healthy Environment\, Women’s Equality\, Economic Development and Infrastructure. She is widely known for chairing the Environment Committee and helping Charlotte become a global leader in sustainability with bipartisan support. The adoption of the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP) is the city’s first-ever framework to transition to a low-carbon future. Within 24 hours of its passing\, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg visited Charlotte to announce a $2.5 million grant from his foundation toward Charlotte’s efforts to fight climate change. \nAjmera also has a record of bold accomplishments on affordable housing. She played an integral role in securing the funding and neighborhood support for the St. John’s Place affordable housing development. She continues to work to expand access to affordable housing\, increase local awareness and action on school safety\, and bring traction and economic opportunities to the 69-acre Eastland site\, an area left undeveloped for years. As a mother\, she knows how important a child’s environment is for their future success and is committed to ensuring safety and security for each child. Ajmera lives with her husband\, Dr. Vaibhav Bajaj\, and her daughters\, Charlotte and Arya. \nAjmera became the first Asian American and youngest woman to be elected to City Council with her historic victory in 2017. Ajmera received the 2018 Global Service Award by Rotary International\, the 2019 Blue Sky Award for Public Policy Work by Clean Air Carolina\, the Community Advocate Award by Café Mocha Radio\, and one of Longleaf Politics’ 54 Top Young Political Stars in North Carolina. She has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Mecklenburg County by The Mecklenburg Times and named Charlotte Business Journal’s 40 Under 40. Most recently\, she received the NAACP Excellence in Leadership Award.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/overall-budget-on-housing-homelessness-with-dimple-ajmera/
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:20240508T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20240221T161109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T161109Z
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - May 8
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin 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. \nThese meetings are always held on the Zoom platform.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-committee-meeting-may-8/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20230803T161907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
UID:10000039-1714730400-1714734000@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:The Search for Life Beyond Earth with Rachel Smith
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Search for Life Beyond Earth\nSPEAKER:  Rachel Smith\, Head\, Astronomy & Astrophysics Research Lab\, Curator of Meteorites\, Professor\, Physics & Astronomy. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences/Appalachian State University. \nAstronomer Dr. Rachel Smith will use new planetarium software called OpenSpace to journey from Earth to our neighboring planets\, to far beyond the solar system. \nRachel will discuss some of Earth’s extreme environments and their connections to other worlds where scientists are searching for life. She will also discuss her current research on forming stars and protoplanetary systems across the Galaxy using NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility on Maunakea\, Hawaii\, with links to exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. \nNOTE: This will be a Zoom presentation inside PUMC Wolfe Hall \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Rachel Smith is Head of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Lab and Curator of Meteorites at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. She is jointly appointed as Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University\, and Adjunct Professor at UNC Chapel Hill. \nRachel’s research involves observing forming stars across the Galaxy to better understand the chemical pathways involved in the evolution of planets\, and in the formation of carbon-based molecules needed for life. \nRachel has utilized several large observatories for her work\, and is currently observing massive young stars with NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility on Maunakea in Hawaii. \nShe has had a long-time interest in the search for life beyond our planet\, and how life began and evolved on Earth.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-search-for-life-beyond-earth-with-rachel-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:20240501T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240501T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20240328T170119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T180301Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Wednesday\, May 1\, 2024; 10:30 am – 12 pm\nCOST: $10 payable in cash or check payable to Senior Scholars\nADDRESS:  700 West 6th Street\, Charlotte\, NC 28202 (parking available in cemetery) \nJoin fellow Senior Scholars for a walking tour of Historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery located in Fourth Ward of Uptown. This tour will be conducted by Bill Bibby\, Director of City Cemeteries for Charlotte. Bill will cover the history of Elmwood and Pinewood Cemetery and brief biographies of well known\, unknown\, and interesting decedents in the cemetery. \nThe cost of $10/person will be presented as a donation from Senior Scholars to Historic Elmwood Pinewood Inc. (HEPI)\, a nonprofit working to restore and promote the historic city owned cemeteries in Charlotte. \nThe walking tour will cover approximately 1- to 1-1/2 miles within the cemetery. \nHistoric Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-historic-elmwood-pinewood-cemetery/
LOCATION:Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery\, 700 West 6th Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20231023T201924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204056Z
UID:10000057-1714125600-1714129200@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Climate Change and Competition with Mark Kelso
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Climate Change and Competition\nSPEAKER:  Mark Kelso\, Queens University \nProfessor Kelso will discuss how the politics of climate change will impact economics\, especially competition among businesses and countries. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Mark Kelso is currently Professor of Political Science at Queens University of Charlotte and the 2017 winner of the Hunter-Hamilton Love of Teaching Award. \nHe received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Murray State University and his doctorate degree in Political Science from Vanderbilt University. \nHe teaches a variety of courses at Queens\, including European Politics\, Campaigns and Elections\, Environmental Politics and Congress and the Presidency. His research interests include environmental policy\, electoral behavior and political leadership. He has published in such journals as Presidential Studies Quarterly and Congress and the Presidency. \nHe will have a chapter on President Obama’s environmental policies in the forthcoming book\, Evaluating the Obama Presidency\, edited by Bose and Fritz. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/climate-change-and-competition-with-mark-keslo/
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:20240422T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T135248
CREATED:20231213T163408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T180724Z
UID:10000071-1713772800-1714064400@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Wildacres Spring 2024 Retreat / April 22-25\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\n\nEnjoy 3 nights in a Blue Ridge Parkway Mountaintop Resort with 75 of your Senior Scholar friends!\nEngaging lectures by NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls and Political Science Professor Chelsea Kaufman.\nWaterfalls\, hiking paths\, fresh air\, local entertainers\, 8 home-style\, all-you-can-eat meals!\n\nAll this for only $285/double occupancy. \nReservations start January 19\, 2024 and will fill up fast! \nDetails Here
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/wildacres-spring-2024-retreat-april-22-25-2024/
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:20240419T120000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch - April 19
DESCRIPTION:We have booked Leo’s restaurant for Friday\, April 19\, 11:45 a.m. \nLimited space available! \nIf you register and find you can’t attend\, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. \nLeo’s Italian Social\nSouthpark location\n4720 Piedmont Row Dr.\nCharlotte\, NC 28210 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-april-19/
CATEGORIES:Lunch Bunch,Social Events
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