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Membership2017-2018 SeasonBrochure he Learning Society of Queens leads the way in Tinfluencing intellectual dialogue in the Charlotte region. Since 1988, its members’ generosity has made possible a semiannual speaker series that draws experts on important contemporary issues to the community. Readers of Charlotte Magazine have twice picked the lecture series as best in the region (2012 and 2015). Learning Society membership is an opportunity to enhance the learning of Queens students and contribute to the cultural fabric of the Charlotte region and beyond. Member: $1,500 ($1,125 tax deductible) Membership is for two individuals

• Two tickets to both the fall and spring programs • Reserved seating • Complimentary valet parking for each program • Complimentary shuttle service to and from the Queens campus to Knight Theater for each program • Access to member-only lounge before programs • Private reception with guest speaker and Learning Society members following each lecture with the opportunity for photograph with speaker • Signed copy of speaker book delivered in advance of lecture Additional Engagement & Learning Opportunities: • Member-only salon featuring Queens faculty • Annual cocktail party • Special invitations to Queens events

President’s Circle Member: $5,000 ($4,500 tax deductible) Receive the benefits above plus: • Invitation to the President’s intimate pre-lecture cocktail party • Brief meet and greet with the speaker • Opportunity to have your book signed live by the speaker • Private car transportation from your home to and from the event venue • Reserved front row seating

QUESTIONS ABOUT JOINING OR CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP? Please visit www.queens.edu/learning-society or contact Julia Walton, Director of the Learning Society, at 704.688.2838 or [email protected]. An Evening with BLAKE MYCOSKIE Founder and Chief Shoe Giver, TOMS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2017 | 7 PM KNIGHT THEATER Levine Center for the Arts

A visionary global leader, entrepreneur, adventurer and bestselling author, Blake Mycoskie is Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS, and the catalyst behind the now-ubiquitous One for One® movement. He’s championed a forward-looking model for corporate responsibility and conscious consumerism, and continues to assist disadvantaged people worldwide—proof that you don’t have to choose between making a living and making a difference. To date, TOMS has given over 45 million pairs of new shoes to children in need. Additionally, the company and its other gratis products and services have created jobs in developing countries, and have helped fund the restoration of people’s eyesight and the improvement of water quality in various communities.

Mycoskie’s trailblazing approach to business earned him and TOMS the Secretary of State’s Award of Corporate Excellence (ACE). He was also named on Fortune’s “40 under 40” list, recognizing him as one of the top young businessmen in the world. Recognizing his ongoing commitment, Richard Branson recently asked Blake to join The B Team, a group of worldwide leaders which seeks to catalyze a movement of corporate executives who embrace a better way of doing business, both for the wellbeing of people and the planet. An Evening with DAN RATHER Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2018 | 7 PM KNIGHT THEATER Levine Center for the Arts

For more than 50 years, former CBS News anchor and correspondent Dan Rather has been the embodiment of the intrepid broadcast journalist. From the Kennedy assassination—where he was the first to break the news that the president had been killed—to the Indian Ocean tsunami, he has covered every major story of our time, with distinction and a fierce dedication to hard news. For his unparalleled devotion to his craft, he was named the 2012 recipient of the Edward R. Murrow Award for Lifetime Achievement, and has received additional, countless prestigious awards such as the Peabody, Sigma Delta Chi, CPJ Benjamin Memorial and Emmy Awards.

Rather’s reporting skills are legendary, and his single-minded pursuit of the story has taken him to datelines as far ranging as Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, China, Russia, and Cuba. On September 11, 2001, Rather stayed on the air for 18 hours straight to bring Americans news of the deadly attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. Constantly looking to innovate new avenues for quality journalism, Rather has now launched a production company called “New & Guts.” He is developing a series of projects ranging from an acclaimed interview program on AXS TV to documentaries and digital video content.

Presented to the Community by: MEMBERSHIP IMPACT

Learning Society membership funds a unique learning experience for our students. Guest speakers spend an equal amount of time in a student-led discussion as they do at the evening lecture. This on campus, student-centric lecture is a signature student experience for Queens.

Relevant and Timely Speakers for Community and Student Learning Experience

The Learning Society was the first Coming off his year in space,Captain speaker series in the nation to have Scott Kelly shared with our pre-med General Michael Hayden and Sir John students the first published findings Scarlett speak together publicly. from NASA’s Twin Study on how the Their visit came two weeks after the body is affected by extended time 2016 Presidential Election and when in space. geo-political and cyber security were daily breaking news.

2016-2017 Season by the Numbers

2000 400+ 193 13%

Community Students at Members Membership members campus forums growth at sold-out lectures 28% 83%

Corporate Membership sponsorship retention growth #1 Educational Program According to Queens Students Engaging Classroom and Campus Dialogue

Learning Society speakers bring intelligent, timely discussions to the Queens community to engage students in learning opportunities before and after speaker visits. Faculty incorporate the topics into coursework, and Everett Library and Student Life create opportunities for student engagement related to the topics.

Queens students met with experts to discuss internship and career opportunities before the Captain Scott Kelly lecture.

Students were inspired to dream big after a private Learning Society screening of “Hidden Figures,” the recent award-winning movie.

Speakers such as Scott Kelly not only afford our students an opportunity to hear from important “people in society, but also provide a wonderful opportunity for faculty and Student Life staff to program around their visits... The Learning Society is a great example of our community engaging with our campus and our campus engaging with our community. ” -Dr. John Downey, Dean of Student Life 2016-2017 Learning Society Members

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sarah and Tim Belk Claudia and Andy Heath - Chair Patty Blackburn Stephanie and Howard Bissell Suzanne Bledsoe Karen and Paul Broyhill Betsy and Bill Blue Siu Challons-Lipton Linwood Bolles and Jordan Lipton Bonnie and Thor-Erik Borresen Elyn and Mike Dortch Gay Boswell Lisa and Carlos Evans Mary and Charles Bowman Stacy and Todd Gorelick Betsy and Alfred Brand Heide and Oscar Groomes Judy Bratton Elaine and Landrum Henderson Ann Brookshire and Joe Grier Courtney and Bill Hyder Sara and JB Brown Laura Meyer Wellman Frannie and Herb Browne and Ward Wellman Vicki and Pete Brunnick Gail Brinn Wilkins Amy Bryan and Eric Plott and Howard Freese Byron Bullard Jane and John Cato ACTIVE FOUNDING MEMBERS Jean Batten Kellie and Ken Chinchar and Bill Belk Jamie and Stuart Christhilf Anne Marie Black Katie and Lee Cornwell Carolyn Faison Darlene and Glyn Cowlishaw Doris and Charlie Fonville Jane and Tom Coyle Bill Gorelick Christy and Otis Crowder Peggy and Jim Hynes Pat and Dick Crull Sandra and Leon Levine Peggy and Bob Culbertson Esten and Bob Mason Susan Cybulski Jane and Hugh McColl Carol Dabbs Carolyn and Sam McMahon Rose and Larry Polsky Virginia Davis Kathryn Preyer Molly and Steele Dewey Clyda and George Rent Mary Anne Dickson Mattye and Marc Silverman Jill Dinwiddie Gail Brinn Wilkins and Bernie Hargadon and Howard Freese Patsy and Jere Drummond David Easton PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBERS Linda and Bill Farthing Jan and Ed Brown Julie and Art Fields Jeanie and Tom Cottingham Julie and Jonathan Fisher Heide and Oscar Groomes Amy and Sid Fletcher Linda P. Hudson Elizabeth and Louis Foreman Michelle Lee Andrea and Donald Fraser Kaye and Dennis McGarry Pamela Freeman and Greg Johns Pat Rodgers Eleanor and Will Funderburg Libba and Mike Gaither MEMBERS Alice and Art Gallagher Diane and Gerald Applefield Sarah Gambrell Sarah and Phil Bailey Sally Gambrell Anne and John Barry Jenifer and Timothy Gelorme Mary Barry and Bill Keenan Evelyn Gerdes Joan and Lloyd Baucom Elena and Dick Giblin Natascha Bechtler Audean and Berkley Godehn Barbara Beckwith Tanu and Sanjeev Gulati Julie Haack and David Murray Barb and Eric Quinn Grey Hamilton Susan Remer Carol and Watts Hamrick Ginna and Roy Richards Lora Hamrick Kelli and Mike Richardson Suzy and Steve Hannon Anne and Epes Robinson Michele and Aaron Harper Sally and Russell Robinson Nan and John Henderson M.A. and Jim Rogers Lyttleton and Tom Hollowell Lynn Rogers Gene Hoots Richard Rossman Catherine Horne Amie and Brandon Rucker Christie and Jon Hunt Susan and Bob Salvin Jennifer Jackson Laura and Michael Schulte Katie and Mike James Bill Schweppe Marianne and Ben Jenkins Harriet Seabrook and Zeke Foard Craig Johnson Michele and Roger Shaul Kelly Katterhagen Donna and Mark Simon and Larry Nabatoff Caroline and Bob Sink Becky and Jim Keenan Amber and Wyatt Smith Ginger and Jim Kelly Missy Stewart and Richard Maschal Bess and Kent Kercher Robyn and Randy Stump Kristen and Mark Kral Mary Jo and Mark Swanson Martin Kreshon Ann and Wellford Tabor Liz and Haynes Lea Ann and Michael Tarwater Julie and Howard Levine Boyce Thies Sara and Erik Lincoln Carolyn Tilley Juli Marley and Mark Clarke Susan and Bill Tome Ashley and Scott Mattei Ginny Touma Cynthia and Randy Matz Rocky and Curtis Trenkelbach Peggy and Neill McBryde Jane and Trey Tune Melissa and Mike McGuire Rita and Bill Vandiver Susanne and Bill McGuire Judy and Kent Walker Lydia and Jack McNeary Julie and Lance Walton Marcia Messer Martin Waters Arrington and Burch Mixon Mary Webster Katie and Walker Morris Linda and Rex Welton Suzanne and Harvey Morrison Leslie and Mitchell Wickham Janet and Lowell Nelson Jo Wilson Ngozi and Obinna Oriaku Liz and Brad Winer Jeanette and David Pankey Jackie and Jerome Wingate Indun Patrick and Wayne Smith Katie Wireman Pam Pearson and Chuck Peach Susan and Hayes Woollen Anne and Scott Perper Velva and Tom Woollen Karen and Brandon Perry Anne and Chris Woolley Beth and Jon Perry Anne and Fletcher Wright Elizabeth and Tom Phillips Joan and Thomas Wright M. C. and Jeff Pilon Susan and Jim Yuhas LeeAnn and Crawford Pounds Joan Zimmerman Tamea Price Jacqueline Zinn and John Lesher Kelli and Aaron Price Sally and Andy Zoutewelle Suzanne Pugh

Learning Society membership list current through April 17, 2017. Please inform us of any changes at [email protected], or call 704.688.2838. Past Speakers

ATUL GAWANDE Acclaimed Author, Surgeon and Professor

MICHAEL LEWIS Best-Selling Author

SIR SALMAN RUSHDIE Author and Essayist

CONDOLEEZZA RICE Former Secretary of State

SANJAY GUPTA Neurosurgeon and Emmy Award Winner Past Speakers

THOMAS FRIEDMAN Author and New York Times Columnist

DAVID MCCULLOUGH Historian and Pulitzer Prize Winner

DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN Author and Presidential Scholar

CHARLIE ROSE PBS Host, CBS Co-anchor and Journalist

BEN STEIN Economist, Commentator and Comedian