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Senior Scholars - January 27, 2025
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SENIOR SCHOLARS
Current Events
January 2025
Meetings are held at:
Providence United Methodist Church
2810 Providence Road |
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From Steve Lauer, 2025 President …
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Hello again. Despite having to shift our first presentation to Zoom-only on account of the adverse weather that was predicted for January 10, Senior Scholars met at PUMC for its second in-person program on January 17. Whether you attended in person or via Zoom, I think you’ll agree that we heard
an excellent presentation by Joe Kendrick of WNCW in western North Carolina regarding ways in which music has lifted up and helped to drive forward social movements. Joe will delve into that topic in greater depth when he speaks during our upcoming retreat at the end of April at Wildacres. If you missed his talk last week, you won’t want to miss hearing and speaking with him during our retreat.
Please remember to show your 2025 membership card as you enter Wolfe Hall. |
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Speaking of our retreat, we are planning an interesting one. While all details are not yet final, I can say that the entire program – not just Joe’s portion - will revolve around music. With our usual
Wednesday evening musical interlude, rest assured that you’ll hear many tunes and discussions that will stimulate your ears if you attend those three days.
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VOLUNTEER TODAY!
If you haven’t yet finalized and activated your New Year’s resolutions, consider becoming an active volunteer in Senior Scholars. We have urgent need of some capable and interested members for these roles, among others: Second Vice President, a field trip coordinator and a member to help us put out our weekly e-mails to members. Find out more and let us know of your interest at the link below.
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January 31 @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
What did you say? Communication, Problem-solving,
and Intelligence in Birds.
Jeffrey Thomas
Professor of Biology, Queens University of Charlotte
Birds, especially songbirds, say a lot. But what do we know about what they’re saying to each other? And how do they use their communication to negotiate interactions with each other, find food, and learn about their surroundings? Birds offer a rich and fascinating opportunity to explore and define animal intelligence and the complexity of communication systems.
Hybrid: In-Person at PUMC & via Zoom
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February 7 @ 10:00 - 11:00 am
The Future of US-China Relations
Keren Zhu, Assistant Professor, Davidson College
U.S.-China relations have emerged as the most consequential dynamic in contemporary international relations, profoundly influencing global politics, economics, and security. This lecture will explore the evolution of U.S.-China relations since 1949, examine the key factors shaping the future of this relationship, and analyze how their competition extends to and impacts other regions.
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February 7 @ 12:00 - 2:00 pm
We have booked Red Rocks Cafe in Strawberry Hill, for Friday, February 7, 11:45 a.m. Space is limited so be sure to register.
If you register and then find that you can not attend, please notify the Lunch Bunch Committee by email; LunchBunch@SeniorScholars.net so that we can offer your seat to another member.
Red Rocks Cafe
4223 Providence Rd #8
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-364-0402
RSVP
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February 12 @ 1:15 - 2:00 pm
Curriculum Committee Meetings are open to Membership. Join our monthly Curriculum Committee meetings, via Zoom, 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. These meetings are always held on the Zoom platform and you must register.
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February 14 @ 9:00 - 9:30 am
All members old and new are invited to attend our New Member Orientation meeting in person.
Learn 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!
In person meeting, in Room 106 in PUMC.
Click the RSVP button for an email to tell us you’re coming!
RSVP
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New Membership Card for 2025
Congratulations, Senior Scholars Members! You are doing an excellent job of renewing your memberships for 2025 especially with the online credit card option to pay directly on our website:
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If you have not yet renewed, why don’t you log onto our website right now while you’re reading this or as soon as you’ve finished. Simply click on the link above and easily renew with your credit card. If you have been a 2024 member, the renewal cost for 2025 is only $25. You may pick up your 2025 card when you arrive, since that card is required for entry.
As new members join Senior Scholars, they are charged $35. The extra $10 we charge new members covers the cost of printing name badges for them.
Join or Renew Now
If you would prefer to pay by check:
Please mail your check, made out to Senior Scholars at Queens, to our postal box at this address:
Senior Scholars at Queens
1900 Selwyn Avenue, MSC 1409
Charlotte, NC 28274
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Cultural Calendar
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Some events at Queens University may require registration or tickets while others are free.
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