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SUMMARY:Royal Easter Egg Hunt 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 27th Annual Easter Egg Hunt! \nFace painting\, photos with the Easter Bunny and Rex will be available at 9:30 a.m. and the hunt will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. \n\nPlease fill out your contact information for the event and enter in the number of total people who will be attending. \nLevine Center for Wellness and Recreation\nSouth Lawn 2201 Wellesley Avenue\nCharlotte\, NC 28274\nUnited States
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/royal-easter-egg-hunt-2025/
LOCATION:Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation\, 2201 Wellesley Avenue\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28274\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Leaders in Action: Rick Schnall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Distinguished Leaders in Action Lecture Series featuring Rick Schnall\, Co-Chairman & Governor of the Charlotte Hornets and Hornets Sports & Entertainment. \nThe Peter and Kathy Browning Leaders in Action Lecture Series provides the McColl School of Business and Queens University’s campus community an opportunity to interact with and be exposed to a variety of leaders with varying leadership styles and experiences. \nThe lecture begins at 6:00 p.m. and a networking reception will immediately follow.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/distinguished-leaders-in-action-rick-schnall/
LOCATION:Sykes Learning Center\, Ketner Auditorium\, 1900 Selwyn Ave\, Charlotte\, 28274\, United States
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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SUMMARY:American Foreign Policy in the Middle East with Dr. Harry Chernotsky
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: American Foreign Policy in the Middle East \nSPEAKER: Dr. Harry Chernotsky\, Professor Emeritus Global Studies\, UNC Charlotte \nThis presentation – part of the Great Decisions 2025 program -will address the continuing search for peace in the Middle East\, as the region looks to move beyond the events of October 7 and confronts the realities of an uncertain future.  We will review the latest developments impacting the region’s many trouble spots and will examine the changing posture of the United States under the Trump administration. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nHarry I. Chernotsky is Professor Emeritus in Global Studies\, retiring after 43 years on the faculty of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He served as the founding chair of the Department of Global Studies from 2009-2016 after spending 30 years in the university’s Department of Political Science. Previous positions included Director of International Studies and Interim Associate Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. He is the recipient of UNC Charlotte’s Bank of America Teaching Excellence Award and its International Education Faculty Award. \nChernotsky received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Rutgers University. He specializes in international political economy and American foreign policy and has published in a wide range of professional journals. He is most proud of his work (with Heidi Hobbs) – Crossing Borders: International Studies for the 21st Century (4rd edition\, 2022) – one of the first textbooks providing an interdisciplinary perspective on the field. \nThroughout his career\, Chernotsky was a leader in international studies education. He spearheaded numerous initiatives at UNC Charlotte\, including the development of the Model United Nations program and the interdisciplinary International Studies major. He was Director of the North Carolina Great Decisions public affairs series and still lectures widely on international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. He also served as President of the Southern region of the International Studies Association (ISA) and as Chair of ISA’s International Education section. He worked for many years with the University of Cantabria (Spain) on its global studies certificate program and was Scholar in Residence at Florida Atlantic University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute\, where he continues lecture each year. \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/american-foreign-policy-in-the-middle-east-with-dr-harry-chernotsky/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid: In-person & Zoom,Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T120000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Duke Mansion Tour
DESCRIPTION:DATE: April 7\, 2025\nTIME: 10 am\nCOST: $10 donation\, optional\nADDRESS: 400 Hermitage Road\, Charlotte\, NC 28207\nCARPOOLING:  Because parking is limited\, carpooling is encouraged. Meet in the lower lot of Providence United Methodist Church at 9:40. Please let us know if you will be carpooling. \nTour the inside of the mansion & hear the history. The gardener will also give a tour of the gardens. \nWear good walking shoes. \nThe tour is free but a suggested $10 donation to the Duke Mansion would be much appreciated. Bring your donation with you that morning. \nSign up deadline is April 1.  Please let us know you’re coming\, click the RSVP button and fill out the form. \nDuke Mansion
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-duke-mansion-tour/
LOCATION:Duke Mansion\, 400 Hermitage Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28207
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,In-person
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - April 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-april-9/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T090000
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - April 11
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\, 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-april-11/
LOCATION:Providence United Methodist Church (PUMC) – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28211
CATEGORIES:In-person,New Member Orientation
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SUMMARY:Update on Mecklenburg County Initiatives with Dena Diorio
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Update on Mecklenburg County Initiatives \nSPEAKER: Dena Diorio\, Mecklenburg County Manager \nDena will provide an update on County projects and initiatives and answer questions. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDena Diorio has been a leader in public administration since 1988. After graduate school Dena started what would be a ten-year stint with the City of New York\, eight of which were in the Mayor’s Office. Serving under three different Mayors\, Dena started as a financial analyst in the Departments of Sanitation and General Services where she provided financial support to various operating divisions. In 1990\, she was appointed a supervising analyst at the Mayor’s Office of Operations where she rose to the level of Deputy Director in only five years. In 1995\, she was appointed the Director of City Legislative Affairs and served as the Mayor’s lobbyist to the City Council. In that role she is credited with facilitating the passage of over 100 local laws included in the Mayor’s legislative agenda. \nIn 1998\, Dena was appointed the inaugural Director of the Office of Policy and Management for the City of Stamford\, Connecticut. She established a strong budget and auditing department that improved efficiency and accountability. In 2002\, Dena moved to the City of Danbury\, Connecticut where she served as the Director of Finance and Human Resources. \nDena joined Mecklenburg County\, North Carolina in 2007 as Director of the Department of Financial Services. She is recognized for guiding the County through the fiscal crisis and implementing policies that significantly improved the financial position of the County. In 2013\, she was promoted to Assistant County Manager and in 2014 was selected as the first woman to serve as County Manager for Mecklenburg County. As County Manager Dena serves as the CEO of the organization and is responsible for a workforce of 6\,000 employees and an annual operating budget of $2 billion. \nIn her role as County Manager\, Dena serves on a variety of boards including Charlotte Center City Partners\, the Charlotte Sports Foundation\, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance\, Blumenthal Performing Arts\, and United Way of Central Carolinas. \nDena has been recognized for her leadership by many organizations. In 2015\, she was named Public Policy Leader of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners\, and in 2016\, she received the Leadership in Action award by Career Mastered. In 2018 she was named one of the 50 Most Influential Women by the Mecklenburg Times\, and in 2019 a Most Admired CEO by the Charlotte Business Journal. In 2020\, Dena was chosen as the Businesswoman of the Year by Queens University\, the first woman from the public sector to receive the honor. In 2021\, she was awarded the Excellence in Leadership Award from the Centralina Regional Council\, received a Woman in American History Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution\, and the Pegasus Award from the Public Relations Society of America\, which honors someone from outside the public relations profession for embracing the strategic use of communications. In 2023\, she was awarded the Whitney M. Young award by the Urban League of Central Carolinas that honors those that have made significant impacts in the black community. \nDena earned her bachelor’s degree in social services from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. She earned a master’s degree in public administration from Columbia University. \nDena lives with her husband Phil in Charlotte\, North Carolina. \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/how-pbs-charlotte-shines-the-spotlight-on-our-region-with-amy-burkett-2/
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:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T120000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Carolina Raptor Center
DESCRIPTION:DATE: April 15\, 2025\nTIME: 10 am\nCOST: $14/person\nADDRESS: 6000 Sample Rd.\, Huntersville\, NC 28078\nCARPOOLING:  Because parking is limited\, carpooling is encouraged. Meet in the lower lot of Providence United Methodist Church at 9:40. Please let us know if you will be carpooling in the registration form. \nThe ¾ mile Raptor Zoo Trail is a self-guided tour highlighting raptors. There are 30 different types of birds located along the trail with educational placards and docents available to answer questions. There is also a new Quest Nature Center and picnic area located on the grounds. Take advantage of the of the spring weather and the opportunity to visit with fellow Senior Scholars\, so bring a lunch and enjoy the day! \nThe $14 per person fee must be paid to Senior Scholars by end of business April 10. \nContact Pam Nemecek with questions. \nUse the RSVP button to access a form to sign up and purchase your ticket.\n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-carolina-raptor-center/
LOCATION:Carolina Raptor Center\, 6000 Sample Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T110000
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SUMMARY:Fluid Geopolitics of South Asia with Parag Jyoti Saikia
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Fluid Geopolitics of South Asia: Challenges and Opportunities \nSPEAKER: Parag Jyoti Saikia\, Doctoral Candidate\, Department of Anthropology\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  \nIndia is at a volatile crossroads in South Asia. In summer 2024\, India lost one of its close allies as student uprising deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Towards the end of 2024\, China announced to build new dams on rivers originating from Tibet\, threatening India’s efforts to build similar dams downstream. Such tensions are not new in international relations\, India’s reaction to China’s growing financial and infrastructural influence in South Asia has been closely observed. Drawing from scholarship on Indo-China relations and personal experience of growing up in a frontier area\, my talk will discuss India’s challenges and opportunities to becomes a regional and global leader. \n  \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nParag Jyoti Saikia is studying the construction of a hydropower dam in India to understand how infrastructures in-the-making shape everyday life\, the environment\, and geopolitics. He is a doctoral candidate in anthropology at the University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill (UNC). His research is supported by the Wenner-Gren Foundation\, Social Science Research Council and UNC’s Graduate School. He is a public-engaged scholar who has also been awarded to Public Scholar’s Training Fellowship from SAPIENS magazine. For nearly a decade\, he has been associated with grassroots organizations working on dams\, rivers\, and the environment\, and been writing about these issues both in English and Assamese\, his mother tongue. His writings have appeared on The Conversation\, SAPIENS\, South Asia blog of London School of Economics\, The Wire\, and Asia Times. \n\nNOTE: This meeting will be Zoom only. There will be no in-person meeting due to Good Friday and PUMC being closed.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/fluid-geopolitics-of-south-asia-with-parag-saikia/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T110000
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SUMMARY:Update on Queens University with Dr. Sarah Fatherly
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  Update on Queens University\nSPEAKER: Dr. Sarah Fatherly\, Chief Academic Officer for Queens University of Charlotte \nLearn about what has been happening at Queens over the 2024-2025 year. \n\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. \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/update-on-queens-university-with-dr-sarah-fatherly/
LOCATION:PUMC – Wolfe Hall\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hybrid: In-person & Zoom,Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T140000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch: April 25
DESCRIPTION:We have booked Brixx Pizza\, for Friday\, April 25\, 11:45 a.m. \nLocated in the Foxcroft East Shopping Center. \nLimited space available! Please sign up by 4/22/2025. \nIf you register and find you can’t attend\, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. \nBrixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar\n7814 Fairview Rd\nCharlotte\, NC 28226\n704-295-0707
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-april-25/
LOCATION:Brixx Wood Fired Pizza\, 7814 Fairview Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28226\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Lunch Bunch
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