DSC’s spring WISE program presents 15 topics

Including: State of the College, I-4 project, Marineland history, Florida House in D.C. 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2015) - The Daytona State College Foundation’s Wisdom in Senior Education (WISE) program will feature something to suit everyone’s interests when the spring

season kicks off in January.

Typically held at the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, the first presentation will be held at DSC’s News-Journal Center in downtown Daytona Beach, at 221 N. Beach Street. Dr. Tom LoBasso, president of Daytona State, will discuss the vision and future of the college, including construction projects and the new soccer programs. His talk, DSC - State of the College 2016, is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. in the Davidson Theater.

The remaining WISE presentations will take place at DSC’s Daytona Beach Campus Hosseini Center, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 19
Operations of the Florida House
Bart Hudson, a third-generation Floridian from Fort Walton Beach, heads the Florida House, in Washington, D.C. There, he manages the daily operation of Florida’s embassy in our nation’s capital. With over 10,000 visiting Floridians, it is his responsibility to ensure that each receives “gracious, unparalleled hospitality.”

Tuesday, Jan. 26
The Process of Writing the U.S. Constitution 
Dr. Harold “Trey” Orndorff, a DSC professor and expert on the U.S. Constitution, will speak about how the constitution was developed in 1787, and about the ‘Great Compromise,’ with special focus on how the small and large states reconciled their various voting.

Tuesday, Feb. 2
Weather Forecasting in a Florida Climate 
Eric Burris, a member of the WESH-TV staff who delivers the status of Florida weather daily, will present the WESH-TV model of forecasting the local weather including hurricanes, summer lightning storms and tornadoes.

Tuesday, Feb. 9
Cyber Threat and You 
Dr. Philip Craiger is an Engineering Technology professor at DSC with expertise in cybersecurity and cyberforensics. He will discuss the science and technology behind cyber threats and ask the question, “Are we prepared for or are we already in the midst of a deadly new arms race?”

Tuesday, Feb. 16
The Great Seminole Indian War
Dr. Nancy Duke, associate professor in DSC’s School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, presents a fascinating and insightful look at the uniquely successful resistance movement against colonialism, orchestrated by two determined Seminole leaders, Osceola and Abiaki.

Tuesday, Feb. 23
Why Poetry Matters 
Dr. David Axelrod, Poet Laureate of Volusia County, is also director of the Creative Happiness Institute in Daytona Beach, which presents cultural programs. For anyone who likes poetry, he will be preaching to the choir. But, for others, his presentation will inspire them to see poetry differently and better understand this art form.

Tuesday, March 1
Building a Better I-4 
David Parks, public information officer for I-4 Ultimate, will share the importance of the project for Central Florida. The 21-mile makeover, from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County to east of State Road 434 in Seminole County, will transform the region while connecting communities, improving the economy and enhancing livability for everyone.

Tuesday, March 8
Iran vs. the State of Israel 
Leon Van Wert is a published author who has researched the book of revelation in the Bible. His talk will be about the role history has played and his views on the future in the Middle East.

Tuesday, March 22
Taking Digital Photos and Sending Them to your Family 
Winston Belgrave will demonstrate how to take photos with cameras and smart phones, how to save them and then send them to family and friends. Also, he’ll present a how-to on posting and deleting photos on Facebook.

Tuesday, March 29
History of Marineland
Terran McGinnis, co-author of a book about Marineland’s history, will discuss Marineland’s past, with a focus on its start in 1938 as Marine Studios and the making of films, television shows and newsreels at the Oceanarium.

Tuesday, April 5
Your Memory 
Dr. Thomas Kramer, DSC adjunct professor, lecturer and licensed psychologist, asks “How is your memory these days?” Dr. Kramer’s talk addresses memory, from science to personal recollections.

Tuesday, April 12
Neighborhood Crime and How the Community Can Help
Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood will be joined by his command staff to discuss current crime patterns and provide information about how to assist police in preventing and solving crimes in your neighborhood.

Tuesday, April 19
The Conscience of Man 
Ken Tubertini presents an insightful look into the holocaust, discussing Veit Harlan, Lena Riefenstal, Balder von Schirach and Raol Wallenberg. Most people don’t recognize their names, but they played major roles in the holocaust.

Tuesday, April 26
It’s Almost Summertime again; Need Cooking Ideas? 
Executive Chef Costa Magoulis, dean, DSC’s Mori Hosseini College of Hospitality Management, will demonstrate how to prepare fresh summer fare, sharing his expert techniques.

The Foundation created the WISE program to provide continuing education and cultural enrichment activities to senior members of the community. WISE is open to anyone age 50 or older, for $25 for an individual or $45 per couple per year.

Find a complete listing of spring presenters at DaytonaState.edu/wise. For more information, contact Kent Ryan (386) 506-4425, or RyanK@DaytonaState.edu.

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