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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  • Immigration and Charlotte with Dr. Maggie Commins

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

    TOPIC: Immigration and Charlotte: What does it mean to be a "Welcoming City?" SPEAKER: Dr. Maggie Commins, Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte's population is growing and changing. We are often…

  • Is Classical Music Irrelevant? with Conductor James Meena

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

    TOPIC: Is Classical Music Irrelevant? SPEAKER: James Meena, Conductor; Founder & President, Charlotte Lyric Theatre In this presentation, we posit that the preponderance of entertainment, immediate gratification on all levels,…

  • Our Birds with Dr. Steve Coggin

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

    TOPIC: Our Birds SPEAKER: Dr. Steve Coggin, Emeritus Professor of Biology, Catawba College  Mecklenburg County is home to more than 300 species of birds but we share many of these…

  • Higher Education with Christopher Marsicano

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

    TOPIC: Higher Education and the Public Good SPEAKER: Christopher Marsicano, Davidson College  Higher education institutions face a series of significant challenges. With the advent of artificial intelligence, rising tuition prices,…

  • The State of the River with Brandon Jones

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

    TOPIC: The State of the River SPEAKER: Brandon Jones, Riverkeeper, Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation The Catawba River is the lifeblood of our region, providing drinking water, electricity, agricultural irrigation, and recreation.…

  • Learning from the Past with Pat McCrory

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

    TOPIC: Learning from the Past to Lead Better in the Future SPEAKER: Pat McCrory, Former NC Governor and Charlotte Mayor Leadership examples on major decisions made in Charlotte and NC.…

  • Voices of Revolutionary War Teenagers with Tony Zeiss

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

    TOPIC: Voices of Revolutionary War Teenagers SPEAKER: Dr. Tony Zeiss, President Emeritus, CPCC and Founding Executive Director of the Museum of the Bible This presentation is an informative and inspiring…

  • The Holocaust Museum of the Carolinas with Judy LaPietra

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

    TOPIC: The Holocaust Museum of the Carolinas: Background, Progress, and Vision SPEAKER: Judy LaPietra, Executive Director, The Stan Greenspon Holocaust Education Center This presentation examines the development of the Holocaust…