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SUMMARY:Vaccine Science with Courtney Labonge
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Vaccines Science\, Development and Clinical Trial Applications\nSPEAKER: Courtney Labonge\, Associate Director\, Alkermes\, Inc \nThis presentation explores the fundamentals of vaccine science\, the various types of vaccines\, and their critical role in clinical trials. \nIt covers the importance of vaccines in public health\, mechanisms of immune response\, safety and efficacy principles\, phases of clinical research\, regulatory review\, and post-marketing surveillance. \nReal-world case studies\, including COVID-19 vaccine development\, and innovations in vaccine technology are discussed\, highlighting the global health impact and ongoing challenges in vaccine trials. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nCourtney Labonge is Associate Director of Study Start Up at Alkermes\, where they lead global clinical trial operations and process innovation. With extensive experience in study start-up\, regulatory affairs\, and team leadership\, Courtney is recognized for driving collaboration and operational excellence across late-stage clinical programs. \nCourtney holds a BS in Biology from UNC Wilmington. She has received multiple industry awards for leadership and research\, including Charlotte Top 30 under 30. \nWebsite \nBook Recommendations: \n\nVaccine: The Controversial Story of Medicine’s Greatest Lifesaver by Arthur Allen\nThe Vaccine Race: Science\, Politics\, and the Human Costs of Defeating Disease By Meredith Wadman\n\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/vaccine-science-with-courtney-labonge/
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:20260311T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T140000
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - March 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-march-11/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Committee,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183553
CREATED:20250908T165502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T165502Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - March 13
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-march-13/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183553
CREATED:20260215T161637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T161637Z
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SUMMARY:Charlotte’s 1830’s Gold Rush with Landis Wade
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Charlotte’s 1830’s Gold Rush Meets Deadly Gold Rush: Where Fact and Fiction Come Together\nSPEAKER: Landis Wade\, Author \nLearn how the first US gold rush began\, how it became centered in Charlotte\, and how it changed Charlotte’s economy. Meet interesting characters who mined gold in Charlotte in the 1830s and see the location of the Rudisill gold mine that produced gold for more than one hundred years. Learn about the history and features of the US Mint in Charlotte and how it became the first art museum in North Carolina. See examples of the gold coins minted at the Charlotte mint. And learn about the mystery of Deadly Gold Rush\, and how it was inspired by the city whose streets were said to be paved with gold. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nLandis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer turned author who writes mysteries and legal thrillers. His publication credits include six works of fiction\, eight non-fiction books\, and many short stories. Deadly Declarations\, his first novel in the Indie Retirement Mystery series\, won ten awards. Deadly Gold Rush\, his recent release in that series\, has been positively compared by Kirkus Reviews to Richard Osman’s Thursday Murder Club series and by Midwest Book Reviews as “a satisfyingly complex entwining of events and personalities that proves hard to put down.” The Charlotte Writers Club awarded Landis their 2025 Adelia Kimball Founders Award for service to the club and the literary community. Landis splits his time between Charlotte (where he grew up and practiced law)\, Durham (where his grandson lives)\, and the North Carolina mountains (where the trout live). \n\nRESOURCES \nAuthor website: www.landiswade.com  \nPodcast website: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/ \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/charlottes-1830s-gold-rush-with-landis-wade/
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:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T110000
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SUMMARY:Ukraine and the Future of European Security with Steven Sabol
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Ukraine and the Future of European Security\nSPEAKER: Steven Sabol\, Professor of HIstory\, UNC Charlotte \nThis presentation encompasses America’s strategic interest in Europe and its stake in NATO\, Europe’s strategic interests in Ukraine and its response to this conflict\, and the future of European security generally. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Steven Sabol is a Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte) in Charlotte\, NC\, specializing in Russian and Central Asian history\, WWI\, and nationalism\, with affiliations in the College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences and the Honors College. He’s authored several books and articles on these topics\, often commenting on current events such as the Ukraine war. \n\nNOTE: This speaker will be on Zoom only. PUMC/Wolfe Hall is closed.\nAttend in-person at PUMC\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/ukraine-and-the-future-of-european-security-with-steven-sabol/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T210000
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SUMMARY:Queens University: Learning Society - AI and the Future of Everything
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence and robotics aren’t just reshaping industries—they’re redefining what it means to be human. Nicholas Thompson\, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of Wired\, has been at the forefront of AI’s evolution\, witnessing its breakthroughs firsthand—including the moment OpenAI launched ChatGPT.  \nMeanwhile\, Nita Farahany\, a leading expert on the ethical and legal dimensions of emerging technologies\, explores the profound implications of AI in her latest book\, The Battle for Your Brain. Together\, Thompson and Farahany offer a rare\, insider perspective on the future we’re stepping into—one shaped by new rules\, new values\, and limitless possibilities. The question isn’t just how we’ll adapt—it’s how we’ll thrive.  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-learning-society-ai-and-the-future-of-everything/
LOCATION:Curry Arena\, 2201 Wellesley Ave\, Charlotte\, NC\, 2874
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T110000
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SUMMARY:America and the World:  Navigating Trump 2.0 with Dr. Harry I. Chernotsky
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: America and the World: Navigating Trump 2.0\nSPEAKER: Dr. Harry I. Chernotsky\, Professor Emeritus of Global Studies\, UNC Charlotte \nSince assuming office for his second term\, President Trump is charting a new course for U.S. foreign policy that is transforming America’s overall position in the world and its relationships with both longstanding partners and strategic adversaries. This talk will review these policy shifts and analyze their implications. It will also offer recommendations on how to best advance U.S. global interests in these uncertain times. \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 senior author of Crossing Borders: International Studies for the 21st Century (5th edition\, 2026) – 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/america-and-the-world-navigating-trump-2-0-with-dr-harry-i-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:20260327T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T140000
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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch: March 27
DESCRIPTION:We have booked Maggiano’s Little Italy\, for Friday\, March 27\, 11:45 a.m. \nSouthpark location: 4400 Sharon Rd\, Charlotte\, NC 28211 \nLimited space available! Please sign up by 03/26/2026. \nIf you register and find you can’t attend\, please email LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member. \nIndividual checks. Plenty of free parking. \nMaggiano’s Little Italy \n4400 Sharon Rd\nCharlotte\, NC 28211
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-march-27/
LOCATION:Maggiano’s\, 4400 Sharon Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211
CATEGORIES:In-person,Lunch Bunch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
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SUMMARY:Queens University: Easter Egg Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 28th 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 \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-easter-egg-hunt/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183553
CREATED:20260223T183401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T195642Z
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SUMMARY:The New Science of Chaos and Complexity with John Gaertner
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The New Science of Chaos and Complexity: Using It to Solve Really Big Problems \nSPEAKER: John Gaertner\, Consultant\, Energy and Environment \nThe world is very complex\, and our institutions struggle to manage important issues.  This presentation explores the new science of chaos and complexity\, and how it can positively affect the future by solving really big problems. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nJohn Gaertner is a consultant on energy and climate change. \nHe has worked extensively since 2020 as an independent technical expert on the North Carolina Transition to Zero-Carbon Electricity — authoring technical papers and presentations\, writing Op-Eds in NC newspapers\, presenting testimony at utility commission hearings\, and advising the environmental community on energy matters. \nJohn retired from Electric Power Research Institute as Technical Executive after 28 years. He was Senior Vice President of ERIN Engineering and Research for 8 years\, was an engineer with Duke Energy for 8 years. \nHe holds an MS in Atmospheric Science from MIT\, a BS in Physics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania\, and was a Certified Professional Engineer in North Carolina. \n\nNOTE:  LOCATION CHANGE! This speaker location is The Pearl\, 915 Pearl Park Way\, Charlotte\, NC 28204 (The church is closed due to Good Friday) in the Howard R. Levine Center for Eduction building.\nAttend in-person\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-new-science-of-chaos-and-complexity-with-john-gaertner/
LOCATION:The Pearl\, 915 Pearl Park Way\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204
CATEGORIES:Hybrid: In-person & Zoom,Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183553
CREATED:20251218T170832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T212858Z
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - April 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-april-8/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Committee,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183553
CREATED:20250908T165532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T165532Z
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - April 10
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-10/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T110000
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CREATED:20260402T133456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T133456Z
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SUMMARY:Genealogy with Danielle Pritchett
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Genealogy \nSPEAKER: Danielle Pritchett\, Genealogy Librarian \nDetails coming soon. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDetails coming soon. \n\nAttend in-person\, no registration required. Attend via Zoom\, please register with the Zoom link above.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/topic-tbd-with-speaker-tbd/
LOCATION:The Pearl\, 915 Pearl Park Way\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28204
CATEGORIES:Hybrid: In-person & Zoom,Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183553
CREATED:20251104T165240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T171317Z
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SUMMARY:History of Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapies with Steven Spencer
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: History of Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapies for the Treatment of Chronic Pain\, Disease\, and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System \nSPEAKER: Steven Spencer\, Director of Community Relations for NeoGenix Stem Cell & Regenerative Therapies\nSteven will define regenerative medicine\, encompassing stem cell therapy\, and discuss an overview of tissue engineering\, cellular therapies\, and biologics\, focuses on repairing or replacing damaged tissues to restore normal function. \nHe will address major global health challenges\, particularly chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders\, by offering innovative restorative solutions that go beyond traditional symptom management. The presentation traces the historical evolution of the field\, highlights key scientific milestones\, and explores current clinical applications alongside promising future directions. \n  \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nSteven Spencer is a Salisbury\, North Carolina native and a 1981 graduate of the University of Georgia. A Charlotte resident since 1989\, he began his career in orthopaedic sales and medical devices in 1987. As President of Surgical Source\, Inc.\, Steven represented several nationally recognized and publicly traded orthopaedic implant and device manufacturers. During this time\, he cultivated a leadership philosophy grounded in service and mentorship\, continuing to guide young professionals in orthopedic surgery and medical device sales today. \nIn 2016\, Steven founded Regen Medicine Consulting\, with a mission to educate healthcare providers and their patients about the life-changing potential of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy. His work emphasizes patient safety\, healthy aging\, and longevity\, guided by the core values of Truth\, Trust\, and Transparency. As Steven often says\, “All healing comes from within\, and it all begins with you.” \nCurrently\, Steven serves as Director of Community Relations for NeoGenix Stem Cell & Regenerative Therapies\, where he continues his lifelong commitment to advancing innovative\, patient-centered healthcare. \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/history-of-stem-cell-and-regenerative-therapies-with-steven-spencer/
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:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183553
CREATED:20260329T153716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T153716Z
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SUMMARY:Field to Factory to Finance with Tom Hanchett\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  Field to Factory to Finance: A History of Charlotte and its Region\nSPEAKER: Tom Hanchett\, PhD\, Author\nTrace the development of our city from an Indian crossroads to a farm hamlet to hub of America’s textile manufacturing region\, to a major banking center today. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nDr. Tom Hanchett is a community historian who works with neighborhood groups in Charlotte. Educated at Cornell\, University of Chicago and UNC Chapel Hill\, he is author of a history book about Charlotte\, Sorting Out the New South City\, as well as his new book Affordable Housing in Charlotte: What One City’s History Tells Us About America’s Pressing Problem. Charlotte Magazine calls him “Charlotte’s Dr. History” and named him a Charlottean of the Year. \nClick here to check out his lively website.  \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/field-to-factory-to-finance-with-tom-hanchett/
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:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183553
CREATED:20251114T193315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T194051Z
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SUMMARY:Wildacres Spring 2026 Retreat / April 27-30\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Wildacres 2026: April 27-30\, 2026\n\nEnjoy 3 nights in a Blue Ridge Parkway Mountaintop Resort with 75 of your Senior Scholar friends!\nSpeaker Peter Cozzens\, Author\nSpeaker Kassidy Pyler\, Catawba Nation\nEntertainment by Anya Hinkle\nWaterfalls\, hiking paths\, fresh air\, local entertainers\, 8 home-style\, all-you-can-eat meals!\n\nReservations now open! \nDetails Here
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/wildacres-spring-2026-retreat-april-27-30-2026/
LOCATION:Wildacres Retreat\, 1565 Wildacres Road\, Little Switzerland\, NC\, 28749\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Social Events,Wildacres Retreat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T071500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183553
CREATED:20260214T172559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T173941Z
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SUMMARY:Queens University: Estate Planning and Wealth Management Forum
DESCRIPTION:The 48th annual Estate Planning and Wealth Management Forum (formerly Estate Planners Day) presented by Queens University of Charlotte is the premier estate planning conference of the Carolinas. \nThis single-day\, in-person conference offers a comprehensive educational program featuring nationally recognized experts\, networking opportunities\, sponsor booths\, continuing education credits\, and more. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/queens-university-estate-planning-and-wealth-management-forum/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Queens University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183553
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SUMMARY:The Passover Story Turned Upside Down with Craig Perry
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Passover Story Turned Upside Down: Slavery and the Jews of Medieval Egypt\nSPEAKER: Craig Perry\, Professor\, Emory University\nThe memory of slavery in Egypt\, God’s redemption of the Israelites\, and the Exodus led by Moses are central to the sacred history of the Jewish people. For much of history\, however\, Jews were much more likely to be among the slave owning-classes than the enslaved. This presentation will focus on how a remarkable discovery in a medieval Egyptian synagogue illustrates the global history of the slave trade\, the centrality of slavery in Jewish and Islamic culture\, and the lives of enslaved people who converted to Judaism and became the parents of Jewish children. \n  \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nCraig Perry is an assistant professor of Middle Eastern and Jewish Studies at Emory University. He is the co-editor of the Cambridge World History of Slavery (2021)\, author of Slavery and the Jews of Medieval Egypt: a history (2026)\, and the winner of the Rome Prize in Medieval Studies (2024). \nBook link: Slavery and the Jews of Medieval Egypt: A History \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/the-passover-story-turned-upside-down-with-craig-perry/
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:20260512T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183553
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Charlotte Museum of History
DESCRIPTION:DATE: May 12\, 2026\nTIME: 11:00 am (Tour start time)\nCOST: $15\nADDRESS: 3500 Shamrock Dr\, Charlotte\, NC 28215\nTRANSPORTATION:  Self drive and meet at location or carpool from PUMC. \nEnjoy America 250 with this immersive exhibit at the Charlotte Museum of History. \nThe tour is limited to 25 participants. Reserve your spot by April 29 with a $15 payment to Senior Scholars. For an additional $5\, you will have your own histopad. You may share one if you would like. \nThis tour uses the histopads inside the museum. Afterwards\, the tour continues at the Rock House which is a 10 minute walk from the museum.\nIf you have never been to the museum\, this is a wonderful way to see it. \nCharlotte Museum of History \n \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-charlotte-museum-of-history/
LOCATION:Charlotte Museum of History\, 3500 Shamrock Drive\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28215
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183554
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - May 13
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-13/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Curriculum Committee,Zoom Presentation Only
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183554
CREATED:20260115T211151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T211253Z
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SUMMARY:State of the Canopy with Krysten Reilly
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: State of the Canopy\nSPEAKER: Krysten Reilly\, Director of Programs\, TreesCharlotte\nCharlotte is often called a “City of Trees\,” with an urban tree canopy covering roughly about half of the city\, making it one of the greenest large cities in the U.S. However\, rapid growth and development along with an aging canopy and new environmental stresses have caused gradual canopy loss in recent years. TreesCharlotte will take you through a thoughtful presentation to examine where our city’s tree canopy currently stands and what we are doing to help mitigate tree loss through the county. Maintaining Charlotte’s tree canopy is critical for reducing heat\, improving air and water quality\, managing stormwater\, and preserving overall quality of life as the city continues to grow. \n  \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nKrysten Reilly is the Director of Programs at TreesCharlotte\, the nonprofit dedicated to growing\, diversifying\, and stewarding Charlotte’s urban tree canopy. In her role\, she leads community-facing programs\, helps develop and refine new campaigns such as their Treesilience Initiative and TreeSpeaker program. Additionally\, Krysten coordinates the scheduling and implementation of planting\, stewardship\, education\, and outreach events that connect residents with tree care and equity-focused urban forestry work. She’s originally from New England and brings a passion for resilient\, community-centered environmental programming to her work in Charlotte. \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/state-of-the-canopy-with-krysten-reilly/
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:20260605T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183554
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T151627Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Luncheon - June 5
DESCRIPTION:SPRING LUNCHEON\nDate: June 5\, 2026 \nTime: 11:30 – 2:00 pm \nCost: $47/person \nPlace: Brewers at 4001 Yancey\, 4001-A Yancey Rd. Charlotte\, NC 28217. Private dining room with adjacent patio area. \nSpeaker: Sheri Lynch\, radio personality\, “The Bob and Sheri Show” \nTopic: Anecdotes of 30+ years as an on-air radio personality \nBuffet lunch includes: \n\nCaesar salad\nGrilled bistro steak and lemon herbed chicken\nWhipped potatoes\, rosemary vegetables and roasted brussels sprouts\nDessert\,\nBeverages: iced tea and water (coffee\, soft drinks and cash bar available for extra charge).\n\nSign up at the Welcome/donut desk at Friday meetings starting April 10 until May 29. \n$47.00 check to SS or cash. \nMail checks to: \nSenior Scholars at Queens\n1900 Selwyn Ave\nMSC 1409\nCharlotte\, NC 28274 \nChecks must be recieved by Friday May 29. \nFor questions\, contact Nancy Stancill at nancy.stancill@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/spring-luncheon-june-5/
LOCATION:Brewers at 4001 Yancey\, 4001 Yancey\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28217
CATEGORIES:Holiday Luncheons,Social Events
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