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2021 - 2022 Season and Annual Membership
“My favorite
academic
experience at
Queens was my
opportunity to be on
the student panel during
our discussion with Doris
Kearns Goodwin. This
experience was part of a
diverse liberal arts curriculum
that helped me learn how to
approach a problem with multiple
perspectives.”
– Siobahn Petracca ’21,
History
S
ince 1988, The Learning Society has brought
leading thinkers and doers to our doorstep,
broadening our worldview through face-to-face,
unfiltered dialogue. Thanks to our members’
commitment and generosity, the semiannual series
extends far beyond the auditorium. The guest
lecturer’s impact at the podium is magnified by
weeks of student engagement and immersion in the
speaker’s topic, viewpoint and background. Upon
arrival to Charlotte, the speaker engages first with
Queens’ students in an on-campus discussion prior
to the public, community event.
The Learning Society is a tremendous asset
to the Charlotte region at a time when
community dialogue is essential. It serves as a
catalyst for thought-provoking conversations
and bringing together diverse audiences.
It also engages students in relevant topics,
further enhancing the academic experience
and broadening perspectives. Such a forum
is essential to sparking new ideas and finding
shared solutions. I’ve been active with Queens
University’s programing for several years and
continue to be impressed by the quality and
richness of the experience.
- Jennifer DeWitt,
2021-22 Executive Committee Chair,
The Learning Society of Queens
EXPANDING OUR VIEW.
And engaging our students.
Our members make it possible to bring dynamic speakers to Queens
and the Charlotte community, and broaden their impact through
student-centered learning opportunities.
Annual Membership for Two Individuals:
$1,500 ($1,125 tax deductible)
Two Lecture Events | Fall 2021 and Spring 2022
Two tickets with seating in reserved member section
Access to private lounge before program
Private reception following program with opportunity for
photograph with speaker
Complimentary transportation options including valet
parking at theater, validated self-parking at theater or
shuttle service between Queens and theater
Signed copy of speaker book delivered in advance
of program
Member Salon | Early Winter 2022
Intimate gathering of members engaging with
community thought leaders and Queens faculty
Member Cocktail | Late Spring 2022
Annual membership party featuring the reveal of the
coming season’s speakers
QUESTIONS ABOUT JOINING OR CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP?
JOIN OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP ONLINE AT QUEENS.EDU/LEARNING-SOCIETY
Please visit www.queens.edu/learning-society or contact Julia Walton,
Questions about joining or corporate sponsorship? Please contact Claire Kern
Director of The Learning Society, at 704.688.2838 or waltonj@queens.edu.
at 704.337.2559 or kernc@queens.edu
President’s Circle Benefits:
$5,000 ($4,500 tax deductible)
Receives Member Benefits plus:
Individual reserved seating
Invitation to the President’s intimate pre-lecture
cocktail reception with speaker
Brief meet and greet with speaker in advance
of program
Opportunity to have speaker book signed
in person
Private car transportation to and
from theater
Interested in Arts at Queens
Membership?
Members of both The Learning
Society and Arts at Queens
receive 15% off additional
tickets to the respective
lectures and performances.
An Evening with
FRANK ABAGNALE
Renowned cyber security and fraud
prevention expert and subject of Catch
Me If You Can
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021
LIVE AT SANDRA LEVINE THEATRE AT
SARAH GAMBRELL CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Frank Abagnale is one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery,
embezzlement, and secure documents. Mr. Abagnale’s rare blend of knowledge
and expertise began more than 50 years ago when he was known as one of the
world’s most famous con men. His riveting story provided the inspiration for
Steven Spielberg’s film, Catch Me If You Can, starring Leonardo DiCaprio as
Abagnale and Tom Hanks as the FBI agent fast on his heels.
For over 40 years Frank Abagnale has worked with, advised, and consulted with
hundreds of financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around
the world. Abagnale’s unique expertise and first-hand experience have made his
contributions to the world of cyber security immeasurable. The FBI and more
than 14,000 financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around
the world utilize Abagnale’s fraud prevention programs.
Sharing stories from his life and his book, Scam Me If You Can: Simple Strategies
to Outsmart Today’s Ripoff Artists, Abagnale will take us behind the scenes to
show us how simple strategies can thwart today’s cyber criminals. With vivid
examples, Abagnale reveals how identity thieves work, why passwords aren’t
keeping you safe, and why safeguarding yourself is particularly important today.
Audiences praise his entertaining and informative sessions brimming with
practical takeaways for attendees wanting to better protect themselves and
their organizations from ever-increasing fraud.
Presented to the Community by:
Wells Fargo Center for
Community Engagement
Connected to Student Learning
All businesses, no matter the size, are realizing the importance of cybersecurity and
mitigating risks that can lead to data leaks or breaches. As reliance on technology
continues to increase and cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated,
organizations need qualified cybersecurity leaders to manage and protect their
information infrastructure. To answer this increase in demand, the Queens McColl
School of Business recently launched a graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
Management. Through a partnership with the University of Dallas Gupta School
of Business, Queens students learn from highly qualified cybersecurity professors
in a nationally recognized program. Since 2003, the University of Dallas has
been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
Education by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
Throughout their classes, students study data protection, compliance and legal
issues, operational cybersecurity management, and network security.
In a world filled with scams, fraud and hacks,
it is a rare opportunity to learn from an insider.
Frank Abagnale, a one-time con artist and
professional imposter, has devoted the last
four decades of his life to making the world a
better place through education and awareness.
Learning Society members and the greater
Queens University community are fortunate to
have the opportunity to learn from Mr. Abagnale
on how to stay safe in our modern society.
Dr. Rick Mathieu, Dean,
McColl School of Business
A Conversation with
MARK HYMAN
Moderated by Carla Hall
Best-Selling Author of "Food Fix:
How to Save Our Health, Our
Economy, Our Communities, and
Our Planet-One Bite at a Time"
& Healthcare Expert
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022
LIVE AT THE BELK THEATER AT
BLUMENTHAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Dr. Mark Hyman is an internationally recognized leader, speaker,
educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He believes
what we do to our bodies, we do to the planet; and what we do to
the planet, we do to our bodies. Hyman shares how what we eat has
tremendous implications not just for our waistlines, but also for the
planet, society, and the global economy.
Dr. Hyman has turned his passion for Functional Medicine, real food,
nutrition, and wellness into activism, working to change our food system on
a global scale. He is the Head of Strategy and Innovation of the Cleveland
Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, a thirteen-time New York Times
bestselling author and host of one of the leading health podcasts, The
Doctor’s Farmacy.
Dr. Hyman will be joined by “Top Chef” and cookbook author Carla Hall.
Carla spent 7 years co-hosting ABC’s Emmy award winning, popular lifestyle
series “The Chew”, and she currently brightens the mornings of millions as
a Culinary Contributor to “Good Morning America”. Her latest cookbook,
Carla Hall’s Soul Food: Everyday and Celebration, was published in 2018,
landing on annual "Best Cookbook" lists across the country and receiving an
NAACP Image Awards nomination. She has two previous cookbooks - Carla’s
Comfort Food: Favorite Dishes from Around the World and Cooking with
Love: Comfort Food That Hugs You.
Connected to Student Learning
Two longstanding Queens traditions - The Common Read and the Learning
Society – will once again join together around Mark Hyman’s visit. His book Food
Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities, and Our Planet
– One Bite at a Time is this year’s university-wide Common Read. In various
classes such as those in the learning communities of the General Education
Program, seminars in the Academic Honors Program and major specific courses,
students will be challenged to question and evaluate the science, health
implications, politics, and personal decisions associated with the food they eat.
Students will utilize an interdisciplinary approach as they hone their critical
thinking, information literacy, and communication skills to address one of the
major global challenges of our time.
Everybody eats, plain and simple. The world is facing
a food crisis driven by unsustainable production,
climate change, poor public policy, social unrest,
and economic instability due to global events such
as the recent COVID pandemic. Access to healthy
food is a problem facing all 7.8 billion people on
this planet. Mark Hyman is one of many using their
platform to raise the alarm around the local, national
and global challenges facing our food system. Food
Fix will challenge Queens students and community
to critically evaluate and rethink their decisions, and
the unintended consequences that come with those
decisions, of a key necessity, the food they eat.
Greg Pillar, PhD,
Assistant Provost for University Programs,
Professor of Environmental Science & Chemistry
Students measure
maximal oxygen
consumption as an outcome
measure for a study on high
intensity interval training and
berry/fruit ingestion.
2021-2022 STUDENT EXPERIENCE.
Beyond the Lectures.
Through the generosity of the Learning Society
members, every undergraduate student is provided
a copy of the Common Read book. Across campus,
students and faculty engage in critical analysis, robust
dialogue, and further exploration of the issues at the core
of each year’s book. The student-led discussion with
our Learning Society speaker has become a signature
learning experience for our students.
Sarah Fatherly, Ph.D.,
Provost & Vice President for
Academic Affairs“Participating in the student discussion with Michelle Alexander
was an experience that allowed me to not only become more
aware of social issues surrounding the criminal justice system,
but also learn from others in the community about how I can
become a better citizen.”
– Sami Tubolino ’20,
Biology Major, Psychology Minor
“The 2019 James Comey event
showed me that leadership is more
than a buzz word, more than distinct
types. Cultivating ethical leadership is a
vital challenge for today’s leaders across
the globe. By participating in such an
inspiring event and engaging in my leadership
classes, l feel better equipped to lead ethically
when I finish my MBA at Queens.”
– Catherine Nason MBA ’20,
pictured second from left aboveMORE THAN A LIST. A LEGACY.
2020-2021 Learning Society Members
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Jennifer L. Boone
Heide and Oscar MEMBERS Gay Boswell
Groomes - Chair Kim and Johnny Belk Mary and Charles Bowman
Jeanie and Tom Sarah and Tim Belk Betsy and Alfred Brand
Cottingham - Immediate Jan and Ed Brown
Past Chair Sally Gambrell Bridgford
Jeanie and Tom and Brian Bridgford
Jennifer DeWitt - Vice Chair Cottingham Kathie and Terry Broderick
Daniele Donahoe Mary and Rob Engel Sara and Jeff Brown
Kelly Katterhagen and Joy Greene
Larry Nabatoff Frannie and Herb Browne
Heide and Oscar Groomes Karen and Paul Broyhill
Juli Marley and Matt Clarke
Dale Halton and Vicki and Peter Brunnick
Arrington and Burch Mixon Fred Wagner
Sonja and Richard Nichols Amy Bryan and Eric Plott
Kelly Katterhagen and
Anne and Scott Perper Larry Nabatoff Madelyn and Kevin Caple
Karen and Brandon Perry Barbara L. Laughlin Jamie and Stuart Christhilf
Susan and Bob Salvin Juli Marley and Matt Clarke Sallie and Derick Close
Jennifer and Eric Kaye and Dennis McGarry Jean and Gene Cochrane
Steigerwalt Anne and Scott Perper Amy and Philip Colaco
Pat Rodgers Titi and Wale Cole
ACTIVE FOUNDING M.A. Rogers Meredith and Stephen
MEMBERS Collie
Susan and Herb Spaugh
Jean Batten Katie and Lee Cornwell
Joan H. Zimmerman
Georgia and Bill Belk Darlene and Glyn
Anne Marie Black Cowlishaw
MEMBERS Gail and Ira Cox
Bill Gorelick
Leslie Aronovitz and Jane and Tom Coyle
Peggy and Jim Hynes Ted Gearhart
Sandra and Leon Levine Pat and Dick Crull
Holly and Jeff Atkins
Esten Mason Pamela and Bob Davies
Debbie and Sadler
Jane and Hugh McColl Barnhardt Caroline and Ben Dellinger
Carolyn and Sam McMahon Anne and John Barry Jennifer DeWitt
Dale and Larry Polsky Jean Batten Daniele Donahoe
Clyda and George Rent Georgia and Bill Belk Elyn and Mike Dortch
Mattye and Marc Silverman Anne Marie Belk Jay Everette and
Brian Speas
Gail Brinn Wilkins and Patricia L. Blackburn
Howard Freese Linda and Bill Farthing
Betsy and Bill Blue
Betsy Fleming and
Wendi and Dave Boddy Ed WeisigerAmy and Sid Fletcher Deborah Majewski and Michele and Roger Shaul
Dorlisa and Peter Flur Daniel Ward Carolyn G. Shaw and
Liz and Louis Foreman Esten Mason Mary G. Bobis
Pamela Freeman Ashley and Scott Mattei Caroline and Bob Sink
Libba and Mike Gaither Peggy and Neill McBryde Kati and Chris Small
Mary and Sean Gallivan Jane and Hugh McColl Indun Patrick and
Kathy and Bill McCollum Wayne Smith
Sarah Gambrell
Susan McConnell and Jennifer and Eric
Jenifer and Tim Gelorme
Josephine Hicks Steigerwalt
Selena and Rick
Susanne and Bill McGuire Sharon and Larry Sullivan
Giovannelli
Melissa and Mike McGuire Jane and Chris Thomas
Daphne and Eric Solomon
Carolyn and Sam McMahon Audrey Truman and
Ann Brookshire and
Robert Boisvert
Joe Grier Lydia and Jack McNeary
Jane and Trey Tune
Brooke and Clayton Arrington and Burch Mixon
Grindle Rita and Bill Vandiver
Katie and Walker Morris
Suzy and Steve Hannon Judy and Kent Walker
Wanda and Bill Musgrave
Lucy and Hooper Hardison Judy and Chip Wallach
Janet and Lowell Nelson
Christie and Jon Hunt K. Martin Waters
Sonja and Richard Nichols
Courtney and Bill Hyder Linda and Rex Welton
Kay and Robert Norris
Peggy and Jim Hynes Leslie and Mitchell
Nancy Nyberg and Wickham
Linda and Paul Ibsen Bruce Thomas
Jo DeWitt Wilson
Gibbs and Bryan Ives Karen and Brandon Perry
Liz and Brad Winer
Katie and Mike James Dale and Larry Polsky
Caroline and Trey Winslett
Greg Johns Mary Margaret and
Fritz Porter Jennifer Winstel
Ginger and Jim Kelly
LeeAnn and Crawford Katie Wireman
Bess and Kent Kercher
Pounds Barbara and Carl Wooten
Kathryn and Luke Kissam
Tamea G. Price Anne and Fletcher Wright
Kristen and Mark Kral
Susan Remer Jacqueline Zinn and
Jacquline Zinn and
Clyda and George Rent John Lesher
John Lesher
Cathryn and Jay Rivers Sally and Andy Zoutewelle
Sandra and Leon Levine
Siu Challons-Lipton and Sally and Downie Saussy
Jordan Lipton Harriet SeabrookPAST SPEAKERS
More than thirty years of leadership and discourse.
Michelle Alexander Thomas Friedman
Michael Beschloss Arun Gandhi
Bill Bradley Dr. Atul Gawande
David Brinkley Doris Kearns Goodwin
David Broder Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Art Buchwald General Michael Hayden
Mika Brzezinski John Irving
William F. Buckley, Jr. Walter Isaacson
James Carville Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
James Comey Captain Scott Kelly
Pat Conroy Alan Keyes
Jean-Michel, Céline and Dr. Jeane Kirkpatrick
Fabien Cousteau Dr. Henry Kissinger
The Hon. Mario Cuomo Dr. C. Everett Koop
Carly Fiorina Charles Krauthammer
Marlin Fitzwater Michael Lewis
Steve Forbes Mary Matalin
Dr. Condoleezza Rice Dr. Atul GawandeJon Meacham Dr. Carl Sagan
David McCullough Joe Scarborough
Blake Mycoskie Sir John Scarlett
Dee Dee Myers Daniel Schorr
Ralph Nader Lesley Stahl
The Hon. Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill Ben Stein
H. Ross Perot George Stephanopoulos
Michael Pollan The Hon. Paul Tsongas
Dan Rather J.D. Vance
Diane Rehm Dr. J. Craig Venter
Janet Reno Edward S. Walker, Jr.
Dr. Condoleezza Rice Dr. Andrew Weil
Cokie Roberts Bob Woodruff
The Hon. Warren Rudman Bob Woodward
Sir Salman Rushdie Fareed Zakaria
Tim Russert General Anthony Zinni
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