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.

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  • 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…

  • Field to Factory to Finance with Tom Hanchett, PhD

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

    TOPIC:  Field to Factory to Finance: A History of Charlotte and its Region SPEAKER: Tom Hanchett, PhD, Author Trace the development of our city from an Indian crossroads to a…

  • The Passover Story Turned Upside Down with Craig Perry

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

    TOPIC: The Passover Story Turned Upside Down: Slavery and the Jews of Medieval Egypt SPEAKER: Craig Perry, Professor, Emory University The memory of slavery in Egypt, God’s redemption of the…

  • How Latin American Countries View the United States with Dr. Gregory Weeks

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

    TOPIC: How Latin American View the United States SPEAKER: Dr. Gregory Weeks, Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, UNC Charlotte Dr. Weeks will discuss U.S.-Latin American…

  • 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…