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SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch - February 23
DESCRIPTION:We have booked Red Rocks and Bricktops restaurants for Friday\, February 23 at noon. \nRegistration will start soon. Limited 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. \nRed Rocks\nSouthpark location\n4223 Providence Rd #8\nCharlotte\, NC 28211 \nBricktops\n6401 Carnegie Blvd #1B\nCharlotte\, North Carolina 28211 \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-february-23/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Lunch Bunch,Social Events
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SUMMARY:Understanding Indonesia with Dr. Kevin Fogg / GREAT DECISIONS Topic
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Understanding Indonesia\nSPEAKER:  Dr. Kevin Fogg\, Associate Director\, Carolina Asia Center\, UNC-Chapel Hill \nIndonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country\, has more Muslims than any other country on earth\, is a center for global biodiversity\, and is the biggest player in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations–and yet it is not well known or understood in the United States. \nThis presentation will unpack how Indonesia fits into our modern world and what is next for the country after its 2024 elections. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Kevin Fogg is the Associate Director of the Carolina Asia Center at UNC-Chapel Hill and teaches in the university’s Department of History. \nDr. Fogg came to UNC from Oxford\, where he taught for eight years in the Faculty of History\, Brasenose College\, and the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. He did his undergraduate degree at Duke\, and he completed his master’s and doctoral studies at Yale. \nHe is a historian of Southeast Asia\, specializing in Islamic societies and post-colonial Indonesia. \nNew Mandala blog run by the Australian National University provides interesting perspectives on Indonesia (often politics) in English\, usually about once a month: https://www.newmandala.org/\nThe Inside Indonesia online journal is written by academics for a non-specialist audience\, and treats a broad range of topics in Indonesian society: https://www.insideindonesia.org/\nElizabeth Pisani’s book _Indonesia\, Etc._ provides an engaging introduction to the archipelago\, although now about a decade old: http://indonesiaetc.com/
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/understanding-indonesia-with-dr-kevin-fogg-great-decisions-topic/
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:20240220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T130000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Catawba Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION:DATE: February 20\, 2024; 11 am – 12 pm tour and demonstration.\nCOST: $10 payable in cash or check payable to Senior Scholars.\nWHERE: Catawba Cultural Center\, indoors\, elevator available\, standing for half hour during tour of museum.\nADDRESS:  1536 Tom Steven Rd\, Rock Hill\, SC (30 miles from PUMC).\nCARPOOLING: From Queens University Sports Complex\, 2229 Tyvola Rd\, meet up at 10:00 am. \nThe Catawba have lived along the Catawba River for more than 6000 years. Demonstrating an uncanny knack for making beneficial alliances during the colonial and Revolutionary eras\, and for navigating the shifting sands of US domestic Indian policies\, the Catawba have managed to maintain their identity as a people\, and to carry their heritage forward into the 21st century. Today\, the Catawba remain a vibrant\, modern\, and rapidly growing tribe. \nPlease join us on February 20\, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Catawba Cultural Center. The staff will provide a guided museum tour of exhibits including archeology finds\, games\, basketry\, pottery\, lifestyle\, and dwellings. Staff will also present a pottery demonstration covering a brief history of Catawba pottery\, different tools used\, significance to Catawba culture\, and show basic hand-building techniques. \nAfterwards\, visitors are welcome to picnic\, explore the walking trails\, and visit the Trading Post\, which is the world’s largest buyer and seller of Catawba pottery\, art and other objects. \nCatawba Culture
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-catawba-cultural-center/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T100000
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SUMMARY:Unveiling the Skies: Preview of Sullenberger Aviation Museum with Kayla Adams and Misty Sweat
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Unveiling the Skies: Preview of Sullenberger Aviation Museum\n\nSPEAKER:  Kayla Adams\, Director of Education\, and Misty Sweat\, VP of Education and Programming\, Sullenberger Aviation Museum \nJoin us for a sneak peek into the upcoming Sullenberger Aviation Museum\, set to open its doors this summer in the growing city of Charlotte\, NC. See a preview of the new state-of-the-art $30 million campus and get a glimpse of the museum’s innovative exhibits that will showcase the evolution of aviation technology\, the pivotal moments that have defined modern air travel\, and the people of aviation that have made it happen. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nKayla Adams is the Director of Education at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum (SAM). \nKayla is driving the development of SAM’s comprehensive education program. Her role involves orchestrating educational visitor experiences\, including guided field trips\, special educational programming\, and makerspace engagement. \nShe also supports the development of SAM’s newly structured volunteer program. Kayla holds a Master’s in Heritage Preservation from Georgia State University\, specializing in museum educational programming. \nWith over a decade of experience in educational programming\, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her position\, ensuring that Sullenberger Aviation provides enriching and educational experiences for visitors while preserving the heritage of aviation. \nIntroducing Dr. Misty Sweat\, a dynamic educational leader with a passion for innovation and a commitment to shaping the future of aviation education. Currently serving as the Vice President of Education at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum for the past year\, Dr. Sweat brings over 15 years of invaluable experience to the field of education. \nDr. Sweat’s journey began as a high school math and science teacher\, where her dedication to fostering student growth and curiosity for improving outcomes quickly set her apart. Over the years\, she transitioned into leadership roles by spearheading groundbreaking programming and introducing and providing training for transformative initiatives across five different districts spanning two states. \nArmed with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership from the University of Memphis\, Dr. Sweat’s academic foundation laid the groundwork for her future in educational leadership. Her commitment to continuous growth and expertise led her to attain a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from East Tennessee State University. \nIn her current role\, Dr. Sweat is at the forefront of designing the educational and volunteer programs while also spearheading outreach and workforce development initiatives at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum. As the museum prepares to open its doors next summer\, her visionary leadership and innovative approach promise to create an engaging and impactful educational experience for visitors\, students\, and aviation enthusiasts alike. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/unveiling-the-skies-preview-of-sullenberger-aviation-museum-with-kayla-adams-and-misty-sweatunveiling-the-skies-preview-of-sullenberger-aviation-museum-with-kayla-adams/
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:20240216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T094500
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Friday February 16
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom\, our New Member Orientation meeting. \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.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-friday-february-16/
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:20240214T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240214T140000
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CREATED:20231115T162314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T162314Z
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Committee Meeting  - February 14
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin our Curriculum meetings 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.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-meeting-february-14/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T110000
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Fungi in Promoting Healthy Plant and Forest Growth with Dr. Andrea Porras-Alfaro
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Importance of Fungi in Promoting Healthy Plant and Forest Growth \nSPEAKER:  Dr. Andrea Porras-Alfaro \nFungi are diverse and abundant. They are an integral part of plants and soil communities. This talk will discuss the importance of fungi on agriculture and forest health. \nNOTE: This presentation is Zoom only. There will be no in-person meeting at PUMC. You must register via the Zoom button above to get access to this presentation. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Andrea Porras-Alfaro is a mycologist. She studies plant-fungal interactions including fungi associated with orchids\, desert plants\, and grasslands. She obtained her Ph.D. from University of New Mexico and she is currently a Program Director at the National Science Foundation. \nhttps://sites.google.com/site/andreaporrasalfaro/
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-importance-fungi-in-promoting-healthy-plant-and-forest-growth-with-dr-andrea-porras-alfaro/
LOCATION:Zoom Only
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T110000
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SUMMARY:Inherit the Land with Gene Stowe
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Inherit the Land; Jim Crow Meets Miss Maggie’s Will\nSPEAKER: Gene Stowe\, Author \nTwo antebellum white spinster sisters in Marvin\, NC\, raised a black man and then his daughter as their own beginning in Reconstruction. \nThe women left them their 800 acre homeplace\, a will upheld against all odds by two White juries in Monroe in the 1920’s. The personal relationships and economic empowerment left Marvin untouched by Jim Crow to this day. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \n\nGraduated from Monroe High School 1972\nUNC (religion) 1975\nLutheran Theological Seminary (MTS) 1983\nReporter for the Charlotte Observer 1981-1993\nTeacher\, head of writing and religion program for Trinity Schools Inc. in South Bend\, IN 1993-2012\nFreelance writer 2013 to present
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/love-justice-how-maggie-and-mittie-made-marvin-a-model-with-gene-stowe-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:20240126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T110000
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence for Defense and National Security with Tate Nurkin
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Artificial Intelligence for Defense and National Security\nSPEAKER:  Tate Nurkin\, OTH Intelligence Group\, Atlantic Council\, Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments \nAI and other emerging technologies are shaping the future of conflict–both kinetic and non-kinetic–and military capabilities. As a result\, most modern militaries are prioritizing the development\, adoption\, and integration of AI-enabled capabilities and concepts of operations. The US Department of Defense alone has nearly 700 on-going AI-related development and acquisition programs encompassing a wide range of capabilities and activities–from fielding autonomous systems to speeding up decision-making to improving logistics\, sustainment\, training to cyber security and information operations to creating new efficiencies and the design and manufacture of military equipment. \nThis presentation will:\n1) provide insight into the reasons why militaries around the world\, including the United States\, are prioritizing AI development and adoption \n2) discuss the range of applications of AI for military and security community organizations \n3) profile key AI-related initiatives the US and other countries are pursuing \n4) Highlight challenges associated with the adoption and integration of AI enabled capabilities \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nTate Nurkin is an independent analyst and consultant on defense and security issues and the founder of OTH Intelligence Group. He has over 25 years of experience working with the US and allied and partner defense and national security communities examining Indo-Pacific security\, China’s military modernization\, and how emerging technologies are shaping the future of conflict and military capabilities. \nTate is also a Non-Resident Senior Fellow with both the Forward Defense program and Indo-Pacific Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council and also with the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. \nPrior to starting OTH in March 2018\, Tate spent 12 years at Janes\, a leading defense intelligence firm\, including four as the Executive Director of Strategic Assessments and Futures Studies. He also previously worked with the Modelling\, Simulation\, Wargaming\, and Analysis Team at Booz Allen Hamilton\, the Strategic Assessment Center of SAIC\, and Joint Management Services. \nFrom 2014 – 2018\, Tate spent consecutive two year terms with the World Economic Forum’s Nuclear Security Global Agenda Council and Future Council on International Security. \nTate holds a bachelors of arts in History and Political Science from Duke University and a Masters of Science in International Affairs from the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Tech. \nHe lives in Matthews\, NC. \n\nBattlefield Applications\nFive Revolutions\nEye to Eye in AI\nA Candle in the Dark
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/artificial-intelligence-for-defense-and-national-security-with-tate-nurkin/
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:20240119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T110000
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SUMMARY:North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) with Dmitry Vovchuk
DESCRIPTION:GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) \nSPEAKER: Dmitry Vovchuk\, Nonresident Senior Fellow\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Transatlantic Security Initiative \nThis presentation will provide an overview of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as we approach the Alliance’s 75th Anniversary. The discussion will cover NATO’s mission\, capabilities\, relevance\, enlargement\, and future. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nMr. Dmitry Vovchuk joined The Cohen Group after serving in numerous key roles at the US Departments of State and Defense\, National Security Council\, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He also held several leadership positions in financial services and management consulting. \nMr. Vovchuk was selected to the Civil Service as a Presidential Management Fellow in 2006. He led the interagency process to invite new members into NATO at its Summit in Bucharest\, Romania\, supported the development of NATO’s renewed Strategic Concept\, and managed US policy priorities for the Alliance’s International Security and Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan. Mr. Vovchuk also served as a Political Officer at the US Embassy in Kyiv\, Ukraine and in the Office of the Secretary of Defense during the 2008 conflict between Russia and Georgia. \nSubsequently\, Mr. Vovchuk coordinated the work of the White House Task Force responsible for the 2012 NATO Summit hosted by President Obama in Chicago and served as the National Security Council Director for Eastern Europe\, managing the development and execution of US policy for a region stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea. \nMr. Vovchuk later served as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary General of NATO. In that role\, he managed the transition of NATO’s combat operations in Afghanistan to its Resolute Support Mission and helped achieve key milestones in NATO’s ballistic missile defense program. Mr. Vovchuk also led the process to conduct a full review of the US integrated campaign plan as the Director for Strategic Planning in the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy to Counter ISIS. \nOutside of government\, Mr. Vovchuk advised global consumer goods and health care companies on organizational change and strategic alignment as a Principal with the McChrystal Group. He was a registered financial representative and served as Chief of Staff at Ally Bank\, supporting the Executive Director for its auto\, deposits\, online brokerage\, and wealth management customer care and experience division. \nMr. Vovchuk is the recipient of the State Department’s Superior and Meritorious Honor Awards\, completed a five-year term membership with the Council on Foreign Relations\, and teaches foreign policy as an Adjunct Professor in the Political Science Department at Queens University of Charlotte. \nHe received a Master’s of Arts in US National Security Policy at Georgetown University and a Bachelor of Arts from Drew University.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/north-atlantic-treaty-organization-nato-with-dmitry-vovchuk/
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:20240119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T094500
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SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Friday January 19
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom\, our New Member Orientation meeting. \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.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-friday-january-19/
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:20240112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204057Z
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SUMMARY:The Rural-Urban Divide and the 2024 Election with Chelsea Kaufman
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Rural-Urban Divide and the 2024 Election \nSPEAKER: Chelsea Kaufman\, Assistant Professor\, Wingate University\nChelsea provide an overview of how political attitudes and voting behaviors have varied across rural and urban areas over the last several election cycles and discuss what this might mean for 2024\, especially in “swing states” like NC. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nChelsea Kaufman is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Wingate University\, where she has worked since 2018. She teaches courses such as American Government; US Campaigns and Elections; The US Presidency; Public Opinion; and Voting Rights Past and Present. \nOne of her passions is encouraging civic engagement\, especially among her students\, and she is a Steering Committee member for the Faculty Network for Student Voting Rights (https://facultyforvotingrights.org/). \nHer research focuses primarily on the rural-urban divide in the United States and has been published in The Journal of Rural Studies and Rural Society. \nOriginally from Pennsylvania\, she completed her undergraduate degree in her hometown at Pennsylvania Western University – Clarion and then went on to complete her Ph.D. at Purdue University in 2017. She lives in Charlotte\, NC with her husband and their pets (2 cats and 2 dogs).
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-rural-urban-divide-and-the-2024-election-with-chelsea-kaufman/
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:20240110T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180646
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SUMMARY:Curriculum Meeting - January 10
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin our Curriculum meetings 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.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-meeting-january-10/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180646
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SUMMARY:Holiday Luncheon - December 19
DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY LUNCHEON\nDate: December 19\, 2023 \nTime: 12 noon (doors open at 11:30 am) \nPlace: Carmel Country Club \nCost: $45/person. Payable at Friday meetings or mail a check payable to Senior Scholars. \nAddress: Senior Scholars at Queens; ATTN: Eileen Griggs; 1900 Selwyn Avenue MSC 1409; Charlotte\, NC 28274. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/holiday-luncheon-2/
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:20231117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T110000
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SUMMARY:The Complicated\, Immersive Worlds of Whitfield Lovell with Dr. Jen Edwards\, Chief Curator\, Mint Museum
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The Complicated\, Immersive Worlds of Whitfield Lovell\nSPEAKER: Dr. Jen Edwards\, Mint Museum of Art Chief curator and curator of contemporary art\n\nNew York-based artists Whitfield Lovell creates meticulous portrait drawings and immersive installations that envelope the viewer’s every sensory response. Fresh soil\, a tumbler of bourbon\, cicadas humming\, a gospel chorus swelling in a spiritual\, the pulsating rhythm of a river’s current and sunlight sparking light off the ripples\, gently shaded charcoal drawings of Black Americans whose likenesses Lovell finds in his personal collection of 3\,000 government identification photographs from 1850 to 1950 that—these are some of the details that Lovell includes in his work. The resulting effect encompasses both highly personal and expansively universal\, the historic and the immediate. Lovell’s work encourages us to imagine the lives and worlds of his portrait sitters while also reminding us of the complicated narrative of the United States. Through the story of African Americans from the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement\, Lovell invites us to investigate human struggle\, resilience\, and fortitude. \nThe Mint Museum will present an major exhibition on Whitfield Lovell from June 29\, 2024 to September 22\, 2024 at the Uptown location. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nJennifer Sudul Edwards\, Ph.D. received her doctorate from the Institute of Fine Arts\, NYU\, in 2014. Since July 2019 she has been the chief curator and curator of contemporary art at The Mint Museum. \nShe has held curatorial positions at the Norton Simon Museum\, Santa Barbara Museum of Art\, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art\, and the Annenberg Space for Photography\, Los Angeles. \nDr. Sudul Edwards has won numerous awards for her publications\, exhibitions\, and curatorial work\, including an SEMC Publications Award for her Wrestling the Angel compendium and Charlotte Magazine’s “Best Curator” for 2017 and Charlottean of the Year in 2019. \nShe is a cofounder and co-organizer of Sphere Series and founding Board Chair at Goodyear Arts\, where she continues to serve on the Board.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/topic-tbd-with-dr-jen-edwards-chief-curator-mint-museum/
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:20231110T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180646
CREATED:20231009T202338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T180702Z
UID:10000054-1699616700-1699624800@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch - November 10
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\nYou may join a wait list. \nJoin your fellow members for some lunch social time at Phillips Bistro at Phillips Place. \nSpace is limited. Sign up at a Friday meeting or RSVP with link above. Parking and entrance is behind the restaurant. \nPhillip’s Bistro \n6809-A Phillips Place Court\nCharlotte\, NC 28210 \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-november-10/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Lunch Bunch,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180646
CREATED:20230817T165209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204057Z
UID:10000044-1699610400-1699614000@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Responsible Citizens—The Lifeblood of America with Major General David Richwine (Ret.)
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Responsible Citizens—The Lifeblood of America\nSPEAKER: Major General\, United States Marine Corps (Ret.) \nIn his world renowned speech to the French at the Sorbonne on April 23\, 1910\, T. Roosevelt opined: A democratic republic such as ours—an effort to realize in its full sense government by\, of\, and for the people—represents the most gigantic of all possible social experiments\, the one fraught with great responsibilities alike for good and evil.   This presentation is intended to offer thoughts on the Idea of America—its nature and current condition. . . strengths\, weaknesses and challenges; responsibilities of citizens; roles of veterans; and suggestions on ways to keep the gift we have been given\, leaving it to our children in as good or better condition than we received it. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nDave Richwine graduated the University of Kansas (KU) in June 1965\, and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. \nIn his 32+ years on active duty\, he held 25 widely varied primary duty assignments\, serving in or visiting more than 30 countries.\nHe commanded an infantry rifle platoon and rifle company in combat in Vietnam; an F-4 squadron; the Marine Corps Air Station\, Beaufort S. C.; and Marine Corps Air Bases\, Eastern Area in the U.S. \nHe served as the executive officer in an infantry company\, aviation squadron and Marine Aircraft Group. He also served as a jet flight instructor and as a recruiter of officer candidates. \nHis staff duties involved strategic planning; aide de camp; and “planning\, programming\, budgeting\, and analysis” functions in major USMC command headquarters as well as in the Pentagon on the staffs of the Secretary of the Navy and Secretary of Defense.\nIn addition to several shorter\, specialized courses of instruction\, he graduated with distinction from the Marine Corps Officer Basic School\, USAF pilot training\, the Marine Corps Amphibious Warfare School\, the USAF Air Command and Staff College\, and the National War College. \nAt the time of his retirement\, he was serving simultaneously as the Marine Corps’ first Chief Information Officer; the Assistant Chief of Staff\, Command\, Control\, Communications\, Computers and Interoperability (C4I); and the Director of Intelligence at Headquarters\, U.S. Marine Corps\, Washington\, D.C. \nLeaving active duty\, he joined the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association\, International for three years following which he served at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum as the Director of Development. His service now is focussed on developing the patriotic\, responsible citizens who will keep America strong\, and he serves in a leadership or advisory capacity on several youth-oriented organizations which contribute to that goal.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/veterans-day-with-major-general-david-richwine/
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:20231110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T180646
CREATED:20230324T144224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204057Z
UID:10000024-1699606800-1699609500@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Friday November 10
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom\, our New Member Orientation meeting. \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.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-friday-november-10/
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:20231108T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180646
CREATED:20231002T151452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T151452Z
UID:10000053-1699449300-1699452000@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Curriculum Meeting with Jane Howard - November 8
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin our Curriculum meetings 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.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-meeting-with-jane-howard-november-8/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180646
CREATED:20230817T164726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T185727Z
UID:10000043-1699005600-1699009200@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Catawba History 101 with Kassidy Plyler
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Catawba History 101: History and Traditions of the Catawba Nation\nSPEAKER: Kassidy Plyler\, Cultural Programs Docent/Exhibit Coordinator\, Catawba Cultural Center\nCatawba History 101 explores the rich 6\,000-year history of the Catawba Nation \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nKassidy Plyler is an enrolled citizen of the Catawba Nation\, born January 24th\, 1992\, and raised in Rock Hill\, South Carolina. \nKassidy currently works as the Cultural Programs Docent and Exhibit Coordinator at the Catawba Cultural Center on the reservation. \nShe has taken the knowledge that she has gained from growing up on the reservation listening to elders and shares it with those eager to learn. She assists with public programming and community cultural classes through dance\, basketry\, and history lessons. She enjoys sharing the history of the Catawba as much as possible. \n  \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/catawba-cultural-center/
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:20231027T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180646
CREATED:20231011T172711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204057Z
UID:10000055-1698400800-1698404400@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Shakespeare is Playing You with Dave Collins
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Shakespeare is Playing You\nSPEAKER: Dave Collins\, Professor of English\, Emeritus\nShakespeare’s language\, Early Modern English\, can be confusing for people who haven’t spent a lot of time with the Bard. \nBest advice? Don’t worry about understanding every word. Enjoy yourself and focus on the big picture. Sometimes understanding depends on knowing about ideas current in Shakespeare’s world. Sometimes a quick wit and a good ear are enough. Sometimes what matters is a good ear and a good heart. \nWe’ll look at an example or two in each category to see how Shakespeare uses language to get around our defenses–nobody likes to be preached to!–to move his audience toward his way of seeing the world. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/shakespeare-is-playing-you-with-dave-collins/
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:20231020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180646
CREATED:20230731T173101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204057Z
UID:10000035-1697796000-1697799600@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:North Carolina’s Energy Future with John Gaertner
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: North Carolina’s Energy Future — An Independent Perspective on Duke Energy’s Transition to Zero-Carbon\nSPEAKER: John Gaertner\, Climate Consultant \nDuke Energy\, community stakeholders\, and the NC Utilities Commission engaged in 2023 to produce the latest Carbon Plan and Integrated Resource Plan for energy generation through the year 2050. \nThis energy transition is complex and costly\, but also necessary. It will impact us all and revolutionize NC’s energy infrastructure. \nThis talk will address:\n• background — how we got to here\n• key features of the plan and its execution process\n• exciting new technologies\n• impact on consumers and citizens \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nJohn Gaertner is a consultant on climate change and energy. As a technical advisor to Charlotte Mecklenburg Climate Leaders\, he has analyzed Duke Energy’s generation planning since 2020 and authored a review of their Climate Strategy with the full support of Duke Energy. \nHe participated in workshops on hydrogen infrastructure\, power needs for electric vehicles\, and other regional energy issues. John is retired from Electric Power Research Institute as Technical Executive. \nHe was Senior Vice President of ERIN Engineering and Research\, and was an Engineer and Atmospheric Scientist with Duke Energy. \nJohn holds MS degree in Atmospheric Science from MIT\, BS in Physics from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and was a Professional Engineer in North Carolina.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/north-carolinas-energy-future-with-john-gaertner/
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:20231017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180646
CREATED:20230925T144402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204909Z
UID:10000052-1697538600-1697544000@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Medical News Seniors Can Use with Dr. Soden at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: Medical News Seniors Can Use\nA Joint Presentation of Senior Scholars & Friendship Missionary Baptist Church \nMedical advances just keep coming\, and Dr. Soden will help seniors understand what are the latest that they need to know. \nJoin us at the beautiful Friendship Missionary Conference Center for a cup of coffee\, new friends\, and some enlightening conversation. Face masks are optional. \nEvent will be at the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Conference Center and will be followed by a tour of the church. See the awe-inspiring 2\,500 seat sanctuary\, one of the most beautiful in the country. \nAfterwards\, join us at Laurene’s Cafeteria\, 1821 Bishop Madison Lane for a “Dutch treat” lunch. \nA carpool option from PUMC may be available. Please email Carol Kesmodel if you are interested in the carpool option.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/medical-news-seniors-can-use-with-dr-soden/
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:20231013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180646
CREATED:20221107T183957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204057Z
UID:10000002-1697191200-1697194800@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:How Do Elections Work? with Mary Jo McGowan
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: How do elections work? A look at how election administration works in the US states. \nSPEAKER: Mary Jo McGowan\, Dept of Political Science and Public Administration\, UNC-Charlotte \nHow do elections work? After recent elections many people have questions about how elections work\, who runs them\, and are they secure? \nBeyond voting and campaigning most Americans know little about how elections work behind the scenes. This lack of understanding can lead to questions about elections\, voting machines\, and ways to make elections accessible and accountable. \n\nBIOGRAPHY\nMary Jo McGowan is a faculty member at UNC Charlotte in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. \nHer research focus is on public policies relating to elections and running for office. She is a part of a research team studying impacts of election administration on electoral outcomes. \nThe team (Martha Kropf\, Zachary Mohr\, Mary Jo McGowan and JoEllen V. Pope) will publish their study of election costs A Republic If You Can Afford It: How Much Does it Cost to Administer an Election later this year. \nAdditionally\, she studies policy complexity and its effect on outcome variables such as candidate decisions to run for office. Dr. McGowan teaches in the Model UN\, Public Policy\, and introductory Political Science courses. She is the Undergraduate Director for the Political Science Dept and Director of the American Studies program at UNC Charlotte. \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/how-do-elections-work-with-mary-jo-mcgowan/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T094500
DTSTAMP:20260403T180647
CREATED:20230324T144200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204057Z
UID:10000023-1697187600-1697190300@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation - Friday October 13
DESCRIPTION:All members old and new are invited to attend in person or via Zoom\, our New Member Orientation meeting. \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.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/new-member-orientation-friday-october-13/
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:20231011T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180647
CREATED:20230919T171030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T171030Z
UID:10000051-1697030100-1697032800@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Curriculum Meeting with Jane Howard - October 11
DESCRIPTION:Curriculum Meetings are open to Membership.  \nJoin our Curriculum meetings 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.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/curriculum-meeting-with-jane-howard-october-11/
LOCATION:Zoom Registration Required
CATEGORIES:Board/Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180647
CREATED:20230803T173137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204058Z
UID:10000037-1696586400-1696590000@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:What’s the Prescription for US Healthcare: Nip & Tuck or Major Surgery?
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: What’s the Prescription for US Healthcare: Nip & Tuck or Major Surgery?\nSPEAKER:  George Bohmfalk\, MD\nDr. Bohmfalk will discuss the present status of healthcare delivery in the US and various ways in which it might be improved. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nDr. Bohmfalk grew up\, did his medical training\, and practiced neurosurgery in Texas. \nSince retiring he and his wife have divided their years between Charlotte and western Colorado to be with their sons and grandsons. \nHe became involved with Health Care Justice — NC and advocacy for Medicare for All in 2017.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/whats-the-prescription-for-us-healthcare-nip-tuck-or-major-surgery/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180647
CREATED:20230828T200515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T180301Z
UID:10000048-1696415400-1696424400@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Field Trip: Statues on Little Sugar Creek Parkway
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Get on the waiting list. \nWednesday October 4th and will be a walking tour of the Statues on Little Sugar Creek Parkway. \nWe will meet at 10:30 am (location provided upon signing up)\, and the tour will last 90 minutes. \nThe cost is $10 per person payable when they register. Group is limited to 20 people. \nRSVP above or at a Friday meeting.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/field-trip-queen-city-culture-vulture-tour/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T114500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T180647
CREATED:20230828T181740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T180702Z
UID:10000049-1695987900-1695991500@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:Lunch Bunch - September 29
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! Get on the wait list.\nJoin your fellow members for some lunch social time at Little Mama’s Italian restaurant. \nSpace is limited. Sign up at a Friday meeting or RSVP with link above. Parking and entrance is behind the restaurant. \nLittle Mama’s Italian restaurant \n4521 Sharon Rd\nCharlotte\, NC 28211 \n 
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/lunch-bunch-september-29/
LOCATION:NC
CATEGORIES:Lunch Bunch,Social Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180647
CREATED:20230815T161304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T204058Z
UID:10000040-1695981600-1695985200@seniorscholars.net
SUMMARY:The American Revolution in Mecklenburg County with Hugh Dussek
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: The American Revolution in Mecklenburg County\nSPEAKER:  Hugh Dussek\, History Professor\, CPCC\nA presentation about the people living in Mecklenburg County during the American Revolution\, the nearby Revolutionary War battles\, and the events during the British occupation of Charlotte in the later stages of the war. \n\nBIOGRAPHY \nOriginally from London\, England\, Hugh Dussek has lived in Charlotte\, North Carolina\, for over twenty years. \nHugh holds a doctoral degree in history from Union Institute & University in Cincinnati\, Ohio\, and is a history professor\, and chair of the history department\, at Central Piedmont in Charlotte\, where he teaches courses on world civilizations\, American history\, the history of North Carolina\, and mythology. \nHugh serves on the boards of the Charlotte Museum of History\, Historic Rosedale\, and the Historic Mapping Congress\, and gives presentations in the community and on television about American\, British and local history.
URL:https://seniorscholars.net/event/the-american-revolution-in-mecklenburg-county-with-hugh-dussek/
LOCATION:Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom\, 2810 Providence Rd\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker Presentations
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