The Learning Society of Queens University of Charlotte provides the university and the Charlotte community with a renowned national speaker series.
Who we are:
The Learning Society of Queens is comprised of a group of leading citizens from the Charlotte area and surrounding counties whose membership fees provide the major funding for a national speaker series held annually at Queens.
Founded in 1988, The Learning Society provides Queens students, faculty and staff, and the Charlotte community with the opportunity to interact with experts on important contemporary issues and topics.
The Learning Society is a leading indicator of Charlotte’s development as a vibrant city whose citizens understand the value of being informed about national and international ideas and events.
Membership:
The Learning Society offers yearly membership that coincides with Queens' academic calendar. All membership years begin July 1 and end June 30.
2007-2008 Members:
Helen Adams Betty Anderson Tony and Stephanie Ansaldo Sadler and Debbie Barnhardt Bailey and Brandi Bartee Jean Batten Barbara Beckwith Bill Belk Katherine Belk-Cook Patrick and Kathy Bennett Rosemary Blanchard Erik and Bonnie Boresen Mr. James Cogdell Wilton and Catherine Connor Hillary and Fairfax Cooper John and Leslie Culbertson Bob and Peggy Culbertson Mike and Elyn Dortch Eleanor Barnhardt Douglas Roddey Dowd, Sr. and Pepper Dowd Mr. and MRs. Thomas Duncan Carlos and Lisa Evans Jay and Olga Faison Wendy L. Field Charles L. Fonville Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Francis Sarah Belk Gambrell Dr. and Mrs. Alvin Goodman Bill and Patty Gorelick Todd and Stacy Gorelick William and Kathy Grigg Clay and Deidre Grubb Grey Hunter Hamilton Dr. and Mrs. Steven Hannon Mr. and Mrs. Watts Hamrick Mr. James E. Harris Ned and Ellen Hardison Bernie Hargadon and Jill Dinwiddie Ben and Linda Hawfield Landrum and Elaine Henderson Aubrey and Liz Hilliard Gene Hoots Benjamin and Sherry Horn Mr. and Mrs. James E.S. Hynes Max L. Jackson and Lucile White Jackson Ben and Marianne Jenkins Edwin and Lou Jones Bill and Sue Keenan Dr. and Mrs. Jack Kramer Leon and Sandra Levine
*Co-Presidents
Albert and Eleanor Lindemann Drs. Jordan Lipton and Siu Challons-Lipton Richard and Hillary MacClean Bob and Esten Mason Henry and Emily Massey Randall and Cynthia Matz Hugh and Jane McColl Alexander and Ulrike Miles Bill and Vicky Mitchener Mr. and Mrs. James Montag Tom and Mary Lynn Moser Mike and Kathy Mulvaney Matthew and Missy Nemirow Robert and Cyndee Patterson Lee and Henrie Peery Robert Perkowitz and Lisa Renstrom Perkowitz Tom Pollan Larry and Dale Polsky Carolyn Porter and Marc Gordon Norris and Kathryn Preyer George and Clyda Rent Craig and Paula Reutlinger Russell and Sally Robinson Anne and Epes Robinson B.D. and Patricia Rodgers Ken and Ruth Samuelson Bruce and Leslie Schlernitzauer Nelson and Jane Schwab Vittal Shenoy, M.D. and Maya Shenoy Marc and Mattye Silverman Temple and Carol Sloan Kevin and Beth Smith Susan and Christopher Smith Drs. Jeffrey and Aviva Stein Jack and Lindsay Stroker Ivan R. Strunin Paul D. Tillman and Krista S. Tillman* Ms. Jean Torrence and Ring Stafford Mr. and Mrs. William Vandiver Mr. and Mrs. K. Martin Waters, Jr. Laura Meyer Wellman and Ward Wellman Mr. Thomas Webb and Kathryn S. Heath Steve and Pam West Lynn Wheeler Howard Freese and Gail Brinn Wilkins Jo Dewitt Wilson Katie Wireman Thom and Suzy Young Manuel and Karen Zapata
Member benefits:
the opportunity to enhance the lives of Queens students and the Charlotte community
two tickets to the fall and spring programs
complimentary valet parking
a private reception with the speaker after the program
a signed copy of his/her book, if available
an opportunity for photographs with the speaker
a "Salon" night held in the fall featuring a Queens faculty member
a yearly cultivation reception held at the home of Queens President Pamela Davies
the opportunity to receive two additional tickets for prospective members
The Learning Society is always recruiting new members. If you would like more information about the Learning Society or details on membership for the upcoming year, which begins July 1, 2007, please call 704 337-2404 or email learningsociety@queens.edu.
