Learning Society Membership
Learning Society Membership
Our members make it possible to bring dynamic speakers to Queens and the Charlotte community and broaden their impact through student-centered learning opportunities.
Membership is open to anyone interested and is offered on a yearly basis. Membership is offered at two levels: Annual Membership and President’s Circle Membership.
Membership Benefits
2025-2026 Learning Society memberships are now closed. If you are interested in becoming a member for the 2026-2027 lecture series, please complete our interest form.
Scholars Circle Members
- Receive reserved seating per event (fall & spring)
- 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
- Signed copy of the speaker’s book will be mailed a month before the lecture, allowing members the opportunity to engage with the topic even before the lecture begins
- Reserved lecture parking
Member Salon
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: “Jewels in the Queen City’s Crown – Outdoor Amenities, Environmental Resources, and Good Stewardship that Make Charlotte a Leading City,” “Meeting Transportation and Infrastructure Needs: How Prosperity and Sustainability Intersect,” “Healthcare in the USA: What Works, What’s Broken, and What Can We Do to Make It Better,” and “Charlotte as a Global City for Food Culture (including an optional Food Tour with Charlotte Historian, Tom Hanchett).”
Member Cocktail
For members and prospective members only, this annual membership party offers cocktails and conversation.
Household Membership
Full-year:
$1,900 |$1,300 tax deductible
Individual Membership
Full-year:
$950 |$650 tax deductible
President’s Circle Members
President’s Circle Members enjoy all the Annual Member benefits plus:
- Individual reserved seating at lectures
- Invitation to the President’s Circle intimate pre-lecture cocktail reception with the speaker
- Private reception/book signing with the speaker before the lecture
- Private car transportation to and from the theatre
Household Membership
Full-year:
$5,000 | $4,375 tax deductible
Individual Membership
Full-year:
$2,500 |$2,185 tax deductible
Join the Learning Society
Your annual Learning Society membership gives you access to the leading minds of our times while funding unique learning experiences for our Queens students. Please contact us (learningsociety@queens.edu) for any membership questions.