Tues., August 10, 2021 - Guest Speaker Dr. John Kirwan
Executive Director of Pennington Biomedical Research Center
TOPIC: PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL: SOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW
Located right here in Baton Rouge, LSU’s Pennington Biomedical is a world renowned research center that puts science to work for a healthier Louisiana.
Their discoveries have changed the way America eats, exercises and ages; and have advanced treatments for diseases from diabetes to obesity.
TIME: DOOR OPENS 11:30AM, LUNCH @ 12:00PM,
12:05PM SPEAKER + Q&A TO FOLLOW
COST: $30++ PER PERSON
Includes: Lunch - Prix Fixe Menu + Speaker + Q&A)
ATTIRE: BUSINESS CASUAL
Reservations Are Required
LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center puts science to work for a healthier Louisiana. A world research leader right here in Louisiana, our mission is to discover the triggers of chronic diseases through innovative research that improves human health across the lifespan.
At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research.
The research enterprise at the center includes approximately 65 faculty and more than 20 post-doctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories supported by lab technicians, nurses, dietitians and support personnel, and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. The center’s 450 employees perform research activities in state-of-the-art facilities on the 222-acre campus located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. To learn more about Pennington Biomedical Research Center, you can visit their website.
The Tuesdays At The Club Guest Speakers Luncheons incorporates a unique blend of presentation and interactive dialogues. In this way, it offers members and their guests of the City Club community the opportunity to interact and engage with remarkable individuals who currently and have made an impact.
Reservations Are Required for All Guest Speaker Luncheon Events. This event is open to all City Club members and their invited guests. Valet parking is available ($5 fee per vehicle)
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Mark Your Calendars for Tuesdays At The Club
Guest Speakers Luncheons
Select Tuesdays we will have a “Guest Speaker” featuring distinguished top executives, government officials, academic professionals and locally/nationally recognized speakers who will share their experiences and insights. Including the Tiger War Room LSU Football Luncheons.
Scheduled Tuesday At The Club Guest Speakers:
Tues., Aug. 17, 2021 - Guest Speakers: Kim Neustrom – Executive Director of the Baton Rouge Blues Festival and Foundation. Rodneyna Hart – Division Director, Louisiana Capitol Park Museum. Lauren Lambert-Tompkins of both the Board of BR Blues Festival & Foundation as well as Friends of Capitol Park Museum. Maxine Crump - Creator of the Dialogue on Race Louisiana program. Topic: The Green Book and the Blues – An inside look at the Smithsonian Institution Traveling exhibition of “The Negro Motorist Green Book” (Aug. 21 to Nov. 14) at Capitol Park Museum and the Green Book’s role in Baton Rouge Blues. cost: 30.00++per person (Lunch + Speaker + Q&A)
Tues., Aug. 24, 2021 - Guest Speaker: George Bell - President and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Area United Way. Topic: The important work by the (CAUW) in our community to advance the common good in education, income stability, and healthy living. cost: 30.00++per person (Lunch + Speaker + Q&A)
Tues., Aug. 31 - 6:30pm - Special Kick-Off Tiger War Room with Gordy Rush of Eagle 98.1 - Tiger Fans - The Tigers will kick off the 2021 football season with three straight games in primetime slots. LSU schedule for weeks one through three will include two home games against McNeese and Central Michigan, though the season opener will be at UCLA on Sep. 4. _ https://lsusports.net/sports/football/schedule/2021
Tues., Sept. 7 thru Nov. 23, 2021 - Tiger War Room with Gordy Rush of Eagle 98.1 - Tiger Fans - Every Tuesday Before All LSU Games – Except on Tues., Oct. 26th and Nov. 9th. cost: 30.00++per person (Lunch + Speaker + Q&A)
Tues., Nov. 30, 2021 - Guest Speaker: Richard Lipsey - Owner of LIPSEY’S. Topic: The JFK Assassination: Eyewitness to the Autopsy of JFK - One insider's personal story. cost: 30.00++per person (Lunch + Speaker + Q&A)
Tues., Dec. 14, 2021 - Tiger War Room Recruiting Special with Gordy Rush of Eagle 98.1 - Tiger Fans - A Look at LSU Football Hopefuls to Turn Into Commitments. cost: 30.00++per person (Lunch + Speaker + Q&A)
The Tuesdays At The Club Guest Speaker Luncheons are open to all members and guests. Lunch (Prix Fixe Menu) is served during the event and prices are as follows: 30.00++per person. Time: Door Opens 11:30am, Lunch @ 12:00pm, and at 12:05pm Guest Speaker begins and if possible, time will be allotted for questions at the end. Reservations Are Required for All Guest Speaker Luncheon Events.
Business Casual | Reservations Are Required
*Please Note: 48hour cancellation notice for this Event. All dates are subject to change. In the event of a change, we will make every effort to contact all members. Our team is following guidelines and restrictions set out by the State and CDC so our members and guests will feel safe and comfortable while dining at the City Club.
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City Club Member Reservation Options:
Call the Club at 225.387.5767, by email at cityclub@brcityclub.com, or online visit the Members Only Area @ brcityclub.com
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The City Club Staff