{"id":130,"date":"2023-09-21T10:40:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T14:40:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/learningsociety\/?page_id=130"},"modified":"2026-06-05T07:39:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:39:26","slug":"learning-society-membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/learningsociety\/learning-society-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Society Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/learningsociety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/LS-book-signing.jpg\" alt=\"Member getting her book signed by speakers\" class=\"wp-image-3092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/learningsociety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/LS-book-signing.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/learningsociety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/LS-book-signing-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Learning Society is powered by members who believe in the transformative power of ideas. Their support brings influential voices to Queens and Charlotte, creating opportunities for thought-provoking conversations and enriching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/learningsociety\/the-student-experience\/\" title=\"\">student experiences<\/a> both inside and outside the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Membership is open to all who share a passion for lifelong learning and meaningful dialogue. Annual memberships are available at two levels: Scholar\u2019s Circle and President\u2019s Circle, each offering unique opportunities to connect with speakers, fellow members, and the vibrant intellectual life of Queens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Queens Learning Society membership is now open for the 2026-2027 year!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Membership Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholars Circle Members<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ticket(s) to both lectures (fall &amp; spring), with reserved seating at each event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to private receptions before and after lectures, where members enjoy a variety of food, drinks, and plenty of time to dialogue on the topic of the evening, as well as a meet and greet with the speaker post-lecture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reserved lecture parking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invitations to the additional members-only Member Salon and Summer Cocktail each year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced notice of future speakers and events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to early ticket sales for friends and family for each lecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#8fc8ff\"><strong>Household Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Full-year:<br>$1,900 |&nbsp;$1,300 tax-deductible<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#8fc8ff\"><strong>Individual Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Full-year:<br>$950 |&nbsp;$650 tax-deductible<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/engage.queens.edu\/register\/ScholarsCircle26-27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholars Circle Membership<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">President\u2019s Circle Members<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President\u2019s Circle Members enjoy all the Scholar\u2019s Circle Member benefits plus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Premier reserved seating at each lecture (fall &amp; spring).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invitation to the President\u2019s Circle intimate pre-lecture cocktail reception at the President\u2019s house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private reception with the speaker before the lecture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private car transportation to and from the theatre.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invitation to the New Member Reception to meet the newest members of the Learning Society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#8fc8ff\"><strong>Household Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Full-year:<br>$5,000 | $4,375 tax-deductible<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-background has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#8fc8ff\"><strong>Individual Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Full-year:<br>$2,500 |&nbsp;$2,185 tax-deductible<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/engage.queens.edu\/register\/LSPresidents26-27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">President\u2019s Circle Membership<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Member Reception<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reception designed to welcome new members who have most recently joined the Learning Society alongside the President&#8217;s Circle level at the President&#8217;s House. New members can network with longtime members and university staff as they learn more about the lecture series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Member Salon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the lectures cover national and international topics, the Salon is an intimate gathering of members where they engage with community thought leaders on a hyper-local topic. Some prior Salon topics are: &#8220;Jewels in the Queen City\u2019s Crown \u2013 Outdoor Amenities, Environmental Resources, and Good Stewardship that Make Charlotte a Leading City,&#8221; &#8220;Meeting Transportation and Infrastructure Needs: How Prosperity and Sustainability Intersect,&#8221; &#8220;Healthcare in the USA: What Works, What\u2019s Broken, and What Can We Do to Make It Better,&#8221; and &#8220;Charlotte as a Global City for Food Culture (including an optional Food Tour with Charlotte Historian, Tom Hanchett).&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/learningsociety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/LS-reception.jpg\" alt=\"Learning Society member reception\" class=\"wp-image-3093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/learningsociety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/LS-reception.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/learningsociety\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/06\/LS-reception-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Cocktail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For members and prospective members only, this annual membership party offers cocktails and conversation with a first look at the upcoming year\u2019s speaker series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join the Learning Society<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your annual Learning Society membership gives you access to the leading minds of our times while funding unique learning experiences for our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.queens.edu\/learningsociety\/the-student-experience\/\" title=\"\">Queens students<\/a>. Please contact us (<a href=\"mailto:learningsociety@queens.edu\" title=\"\">learningsociety@queens.edu<\/a>) for any membership questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Learning Society is powered by members who believe in the transformative power of ideas. Their support brings influential voices to Queens and Charlotte, creating opportunities for thought-provoking conversations and enriching student experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Membership is open to all who share a passion for lifelong learning and meaningful dialogue. 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