Mission Statement:

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.

2008-2009 Members: Gold Sponsors ($5000) Paul D. Tillman & Krista S. Tillman ** Silver Sponsors ($3000) Bob and Esten Mason Bronze Members ($1000)   Ric and Donna Alpert Tony and Stephanie Ansaldo Bailey and Brandi Bartee Jean Batten William I. Belk Anne Marie Black Rosemary Blanchard Dr. and Mrs. Erik Borresen Mr. and Mrs. James Cogdell Lori Collins Elizabeth Conder Wilton and Catherine Connor Christopher and Katherine Cope Robert and Peggy Culbertson  Mrs. Rose Daniel Aldo and Michaele Donati Mike and Elyn Dortch Roddey Dowd, Sr. and Pepper Dowd Carlos and Lisa Evans* Jay and Olga Faison Tom and Barbara Ferguson Wendy L. Field* Charles and Doris Fonville Mrs. Sarah Belk Gambrell Patty and Bill Gorelick Todd and Stacy Gorelick Kathie and Bill Grigg Grey Hamilton Steve and Suzy Hannon Ned and Ellen Hardison Mr. and Mrs. Watts Hamrick Mr. James E. Harris, Jr. Bernie Hargadon and Jill Dinwiddie Linda and Ben Hawfield Claudia and Andy Heath Aubrey and Liz Hilliard Gene Hoots Benjamin and Sherry Horn* Mr. and Mrs. James E.S. Hynes Max L. Jackson & Lucile Jackson Marianne and Ben Jenkins* Edwin and Lou Jones Bill and Sue Keenan  Mr. and Mrs. James E. Keenan Dr. and Mrs. Jack Kramer Paul and Judy Leonard *Executive Committee Member **Executive Committee Presidents

Howard and Julie Levine  Leon and Sandra Levine Ms. Patricia Liles Drs. Jordan Lipton & Siu Challons-Lipton* Richard and Hillary MacClean Henry and Emily Massey Randall and Cynthia Matz Jane and Hugh McColl John McGee Mike and Melissa McGuire Jenny Meiselman Dana and Carter Meiselman Alex and Ulrike Miles Mr. and Mrs. James Montag Mr. Robert Morgan Michael Mulvaney & Kathleen Mulvaney Tom and Anna Nelson David and Jeanette Pankey Lee and Henrie Peery Lisa Renstrom and Bob Perkowitz Tom Pollan Larry and Dale Polsky Norris and Kathryn Preyer Ms. Tamea G. Price Ms. Carol Rabe Clyda and George Rent* Craig A. Reutlinger & Paula M. Reutlinger Russell and Sally Robinson Anne and Epes Robinson B.D. and Patricia Rodgers Ken and Ruth Samuelson Nelson and Jane Schwab Dr. Vittal and Maya Shenoy Marc and Mattye Silverman Temple and Carol Sloan Michael and Kathleen Smith Drs. Jeffrey and Aviva Stein Bob and Lynda Stiles Charles and  Jo Ann Tull Bill and Rita Vandiver Gabrielle Larew and Stewart Wallace Mr. and Mrs. K. Martin Waters, Jr. Laura and Ward Wellman Howard Freese and Gail Brinn Wilkins* Jo Wilson Katie Wireman

 

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 yearly cultivation reception held at the home of Queens President Pamela Davies
   

The Learning Society is always recruiting new members. If you would like more information about the Learning Society or details on membership for the '09-'10 season, please call 704 337-2404 or email learningsociety@queens.edu.

Please click here for information on previous speakers in this series.