WISE speaker program kicks off for spring at Daytona State

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2014) - From Middle East unrest, identity theft and U.S. immigration policy to improving one’s health through smart dieting and laughter, the Daytona State College Foundation’s Wisdom in Senior Education (WISE) program will feature something to suit everyone’s interests when it kicks off the spring season in January.

All WISE presentations take place on Tuesdays in the Hosseini Center on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.,
from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

The season opener begins on Jan. 20, when Mickey Grosman, wilderness survivalist, cancer survivor and Special Forces veteran, shares the inspiring story of his 5,000-mile Amazon expedition. Next up, Daytona Beach native, retired U.S. ambassador to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, and member of the college’s District Board of Trustees Stanley Escudero will discuss his perspective on Middle East unrest on Jan. 27.

Interested in the U.S. immigration policy debate and its potential impact on constitutional law? Then don’t miss attorney and DSC Legal Studies Professor Todd Richardson’s presentation on Feb. 3. Likewise, Lisa Fields, program coordinator of National Crime Stop, will share her expertise on another hot topic – identity theft and how to avoid becoming a victim. Her presentation is slated for Feb. 10.

On Feb. 17, Bill Turner, will share how Apollo astronauts trained with some of the world’s first simulators, followed on Feb. 24 by ERAU President John Johnson, who will talk about current and future area higher education initiatives.

DSC School of Technology chair Dr. Ron Eaglin will show participants how to impress their children and grandchildren with their social media knowledge on March 3, followed on March 10 by retired veterinarian Dr. Ken Nusbaum, who will talk about various diseases and their impact on Floridians, and introduce participants to the mission of the Vets without Borders Association.

Other spring season WISE presenters include:
• March 24 - Dr. Andrew Harris – Food, Climate and Drug Interactions
• March 31 – Andrew Gurtis – Daytona One Update with DIS
• April 7 – Dr. Nancy Duke – Myths, Mysteries and Legends of St. Augustine
• April 14 – Chad Truxall – Marine Discovery Center: A Prescription for an Ailing Lagoon
• April 21 – Diane Trask – Laughter Yoga is the Best Medicine
• April 28 – DSC Professor Myra Vergani – Diabetes: Myths and Facts

The Foundation created the WISE program to provide continuing education and cultural enrichment activities to senior members of the community. Since 2009, WISE’s membership has grown from its original three founding couples to an association of more than 250 patrons. WISE is open to anyone age 50 or older. Find out more on the Foundation’s website.

For more information, contact Kent Ryan (386) 506-4425, email: RyanK@DaytonaState.edu.

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