Upcoming Speaker Presentations

Welcome to our speaker series tailored for seniors!

Our programs bring insightful talks by prominent speakers on local and international topics around arts, science, technology, politics, and more, directly to you.

Enjoy learning from experts, sharing experiences, and making new connections.

The calendar below is a list of all our upcoming Speakers.

To view all our events, click View all Senior Scholar Events button in sidebar.

  • Ukraine and the Future of European Security with Steven Sabol

    Zoom

    GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: Ukraine and the Future of European Security SPEAKER: Steven Sabol, Professor of HIstory, UNC Charlotte This presentation encompasses America’s strategic interest in Europe and its stake in…

  • America and the World: Navigating Trump 2.0 with Dr. Harry I. Chernotsky

    Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

    GREAT DECISIONS TOPIC: America and the World: Navigating Trump 2.0 SPEAKER: Dr. Harry I. Chernotsky, Professor Emeritus of Global Studies, UNC Charlotte Since assuming office for his second term, President…

  • The New Science of Chaos and Complexity with John Gaertner

    The Pearl 915 Pearl Park Way, Charlotte, NC

    TOPIC: The New Science of Chaos and Complexity: Using It to Solve Really Big Problems SPEAKER: John Gaertner, Consultant, Energy and Environment The world is very complex, and our institutions…

  • History of Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapies with Steven Spencer

    Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

    TOPIC: History of Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapies for the Treatment of Chronic Pain, Disease, and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System SPEAKER: Steven Spencer, Director of Community Relations for NeoGenix…

  • State of the Canopy with Krysten Reilly

    Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC, United States

    TOPIC: State of the Canopy SPEAKER: Krysten Reilly, Director of Programs, TreesCharlotte Charlotte is often called a “City of Trees,” with an urban tree canopy covering roughly about half of…