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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  • Civil and Indian Wars with Peter Cozzens

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

    TOPIC: Deadwood, Wild Bill Hickok, and Calamity Jane: The Births of Three Legends SPEAKER: Peter Cozzens, Author The presentation will scrutinize the birth and evolution of three of the most…

  • The Library Era with Jenni Gaisbauer

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

    TOPIC: The Library Era: Charlotte Mecklenburg's New Main Library SPEAKER: Jenni Gaisbauer, CFRE, Executive Director, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Foundation A library has stood on the corner of Sixth and North…

  • Microplastics with Olya Keen

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

    TOPIC: Microplastics and Other Contaminants of Emerging Concern SPEAKER: Olya Keen, Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, UNC Charlotte The talk will focus on microplastics and other contaminants of emerging…

  • Vaccine Science with Courtney Labonge

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

    TOPIC: Vaccines Science, Development and Clinical Trial Applications SPEAKER: Courtney Labonge, Associate Director, Alkermes, Inc This presentation explores the fundamentals of vaccine science, the various types of vaccines, and their…

  • Ukraine and the Future of European Security with Steven Sabol

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

    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…

  • 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…