FGCU Academy Fall 2021 Program Guide

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FALL 2021

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About the civilization of ancient Egypt

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The grandeur of the Hollywood musical

Discuss Going to Mars

Hundreds of courses. Knowledgeable speakers. In Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties.

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(OL) – Online via Zoom (BR) – The Commons Club at the Brooks, 9930 Coconut Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 (239) 949-3800 (CO) – The Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson St, Fort Myers, Florida 33901 (239) 274-5900 (FS) – Florida Southwestern State College, 26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941) 637-5629 (MM) – Military Heritage Museum, 900 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950 (941) 575-9002 (NC) – Naples Center, 704 Goodlette-Frank Rd N, Suite 330, Naples, FL 34102 239) 434-4737 (SL) – Siena Lakes, 2521 Orange Blossom Dr, Naples, FL 34109 (239) 325-6800

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John J. Guerra Director, FGCU Academy

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LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Dear Friends: Autumn Marks a New Beginning for the FGCU Academy. The changing of seasons brings with it many new and exciting changes at the FGCU Academy. It will mark the return of programs to downtown Ft. Myers at the Collaboratory at 2031 Jackson St. Of course residents of southern Lee county can continue to enjoy offerings at the Commons Club at the Brooks. In Collier County, October will mark the beginning of programs at our new Naples Center located at 704 Goodlette-Frank Rd N., Suite 330. In November, the Academy will launch two new locations in Charlotte County. We are pleased to partner with the Military Heritage Museum in Punta Gorda located at 900 West Marion Avenue. We will also offer programs at the Florida Southwestern College Charlotte campus located at 26300 Airport Rd. This fall our program guide will only be available online. I encourage you to download a copy and share it with friends and family. We offer a rich and diverse set of in-person and online lectures for all to enjoy. I hope you will join us. Please register online at fgcuacademy.asapconnected.com or by calling our offices at 239-434-4737. Finally, we have assembled six remarkable excursions for 2022 which will offer travel adventures to Asia, North and South America and Europe. I hope you will consider joining us to one or more of these destinations. Best regards,

John J. Guerra

Director of FGCU Academy

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TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH FGCU ACADEMY IN 2022 Through unique and interesting itineraries, FGCU Academy travel guests have the opportunity to experience life outside the classroom, visit historic sites with local guides, experience another culture – its customs, cuisine, language and history – and delight in conversation and laughter with fellow explorers who share a love of travel and a sense of adventure. These high-end concierge style excursions are sure to impress and delight you.

INSIDER’S JAPAN May 18 - 30, 2022

It’s a land of delicate art and bustling commerce, of rich traditions and dizzying modernity; a jumble of sights, sounds, and tastes that for visitors are truly foreign – and truly fascinating. This well-crafted tour features the highlights of Tokyo and Kyoto, engages us in local life, and takes us off the beaten path to the lovely historic cities of Takayama and Kanazawa.

CANADIAN ROCKIES EXPLORER With Glacier National Park, August 17 – 27, 2022

One of North America’s great unspoiled wildernesses, the Canadian Rockies offer bountiful rewards for outdoor-loving travelers. While staying in unique mountain lodges, we ride in Glacier National Park’s famed Red Jammers, visit cerulean Lake Louise, and set foot on Athabasca Glacier. Amid stunning alpine scenery, it’s a feast for the eyes – and the spirit.

NORTHERN ITALY From the Alps to the Adriatic, August 24 – September 7, 2022

This leisurely exploration of Italy’s varied northern regions, from the romantic Lake District and dramatic Cinque Terre to beloved Tuscany, the majestic Dolomites, and canal-laced Venice, offers a refreshing perspective on a well-known land. In the company of our congenial small group, we celebrate the Italian penchant for hospitality, good food, and good living. In a word, splendido!

PROVINCIAL FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE August 26 – September 9, 2022

Experience the beauty, allure, and hospi¬tality of provincial France, at an easy pace and in a unique style. Anchored by stays in vibrant Toulouse and enchanting Paris, the journey features diverse Languedoc, the remote Dordogne, the lovely Loire Valley, and historic Normandy as we stay in charming rural inns and small country hotels. It’s a small group tour de force!

MACHU PICCHU TO THE GALAPAGOS September 13 – 28, 2022

They rank as two of South America’s greatest treasures, and a small group tour is the natural selection for both: the enigmatic ruins at Machu Picchu, where we overnight at an intimate on-site hotel; and the fascinating Galapagos Islands, Darwin’s “living laboratory,” for a four-night island-based adventure.

CLASSIC SAFARI: KENYA & TANZANIA September 25 – October 10, 2022

“On safari” … it’s one of the most alluring phrases in all of travel. And Kenya and Tanzania count among the most alluring places to be “on safari.” As our small group travels from grasslands to highlands, to reserves and national parks, we enjoy intimate game drives, see stupendous landscapes, stay in excellent accommodations, and meet gracious local people.

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ALL FGCU ACADEMY PROGRAMS: The first fee listed is the member price; the second is the non-member price. Advance registration is required for all programs. Membership is recommended but not required. The views, analyses, findings, and opinions expressed by FGCU Academy speakers are theirs alone and do not necessarily reflect those of the Academy or Florida Gulf Coast University.

ART, ARCHITECTURE & ART HISTORY

The Long Shadow of Leonardo on the Artists of Lombardy $25 / $30 October 22 at 2:30 – 4pm, Friday OL4092 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Carol Jonson Leonardo da Vinci spent 24 years of his storied career in Milan, indelibly imprinting his style on the artists of Lombardy, many of whom were students in his esteemed studio workshop. This lecture will explore Leonardo’s works with their focus on naturalism as well as on capturing the “moti delle passioni dell’animo,” the emotions and state of mind of his subjects. We will examine how the master’s work influenced artists whose names might not be as familiar to us, including Boltraffio, Luini, Solario, Giampietrino and Melzi. Crafting an American Identity: The Hudson River School of Painting $25 / $30 October 26 at 1:30 – 3pm, Tuesday SL3961 – Siena Lakes (N Naples) Speaker: Carol Jonson

BIOGRAPHIES

Edgar Allen Poe: American Intelligence Officer $25 / $30 November 8 at 1:30 – 3pm, Monday OL4094 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Jeffrey Steinberg This lecture will cover Poe’s little-known career as a U.S. intelligence officer, operating in Europe during the 1830s. We will discuss his family background (his grandfather was Quartermaster General to General Lafayette during the American Revolution), his training in intelligence, his collaboration with James Fenimore Cooper, Samuel Morse, and Alexandre Dumas in attempting to spread the republican ideas of the American Revolution in Europe following the Napoleonic Wars. Queen Victoria – The Grandmother of Europe $25 / $30 November 17 at 10 – 11:30am, Wednesday BR3970 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) Speaker: Nancy Maxwell

America’s first and only real school of art was the Hudson River School, a 19th century art movement that was born as a way to craft a new kind of art that glorified the ideals, spirituality, grandeur and majesty of the New World of America as distinct and independent from the old world of Europe. As the school evolved, its practitioners expanded their horizons, geographically and artistically, heading to America’s west, to Central and South America, and finally to “America’s Eden” – Florida.

Victoria was a matchmaker extraordinaire! Her own marriage had been blissfully happy, but Victoria didn’t seem to care much about the feelings of her children. While chiding them about duty and obligation, she set them up with “appropriate” matches throughout Europe. A German prince, a Russian duchess – it was all part of the plan for the family, which would, to her mind, guarantee the stability of the empire. Yet Victoria herself broke her own rules in her relationship with her Scottish servant! Let’s explore the life and family of this very human, grandmotherly queen, whose grandsons ended up at war with each other.

The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg $25 / $30 October 28 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday OL4093 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Carol Jonson

King Solomon’s Mind $25 / $30 November 19 at 2:30 – 4pm, Friday OL4095 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Marc Leavy

The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, is renowned for its collections of Western art and includes important paintings and sculptures from the Renaissance and the Dutch Golden Age through the 20th century. The museum is equally famous for the architecture and the fabulous decorations in its 1,100 rooms, built by Empress Catherine the Great. This class will explore highlights of the art and architecture of this wonderful museum.

This is the story of the wisest man who ever lived, venerated among Muslims, Christians and Jews and the only king to rule over a united Israel. This lecture focuses on Solomon’s bloody rise to power, the building of the Temple, the Queen of Sheba, and Solomon’s actions culminating in the division of Israel.

High Gothic: The Age of Great French Cathedrals $25 / $30 November 30 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday MM4086 – Military Heritage Museum (Punta Gorda) Speaker: Dr. Arthur Wenk With the help of the lecturer, participants will construct a glorious imaginary Gothic cathedral. In doing so, they will learn about the various architectural elements of the form before turning to a comparison of the great cathedrals of NotreDame, Chartres, Reims, Amiens, Beauvais and Sainte-Chapelle. All were religious and architectural triumphs of 13th century northern France.

Mary Queen of Scots $25 / $30 November 30 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday NC3972 – Naples Center Speaker: Nancy Maxwell For love, power, intrigue and scandal you cannot beat the story of Mary Stuart! She was Queen of Scotland at six days old, Queen of France at sixteen, and had events gone as planned, Scotland would today be a part of France! She fully expected to become Queen of England as well. Instead in a tragic twist of fate, Mary lost her head. Political ambition, intrigue, love, murder, plots and deception: did Mary create her own fate or was she a victim of much stronger outside forces?

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COMPUTER & TECHNOLOGY

iOS 15 – Tips, Tricks & Secrets of Apple’s Newest Operating System for iPhone and iPad $35 / $42 • Option #1 – October 5 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday NC3973 – Naples Center • Option #2 – October 5 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday OL4096 – Online via Zoom • Option #3 – October 5 at 1:30 – 3pm, Tuesday BR3974 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) • Option #4 – October 15 at 1 – 2:30pm, Friday CO3976 – The Collaboratory (Downtown Ft. Myers) • Option #5 – November 9 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday MM3978 – Military Heritage Museum (Punta Gorda) Speaker: John Guerra Choose one of the options above. Join this lecture-style presentation to learn all of the new features, upgrades and enhancements of Apple’s newest operating system for iPhone and iPad, iOS 15, released in September 2021. We will explore tips, tricks and secrets that make using your device easier, more powerful and efficient. Be certain to upgrade your devices to iOS 15 before attending class. iPhone/iPad Notes App in iOS 15: Manage Lists, Scan Documents, Protect Your Personal Information & More $35 / $42 October 26 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday BR3979 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) Speaker: John Guerra Apple Notes is an app you should use every day. It is the best place to jot down quick thoughts or save longer notes filled with checklists, images, web links, scanned documents, handwritten notes or sketches. iCloud makes it easy to keep your devices in sync so your notes are always accessible. You can search notes for typed text, handwritten notes, text in scanned documents, photos and more. Secure the notes that hold your most personal data such as financial or medical information. Existing users should take this lecture-style class to learn about all the enhancements in iOS 15, Apple’s newest operating system. This class presumes you are familiar with using an iPhone/iPad. iPhone/iPad Mail App in iOS 15: Tips, Tricks & Secrets $35 / $42 November 3 at 1:30 – 3pm, Wednesday FS4084 – Florida Southwestern State College (Punta Gorda) Speaker: John Guerra Apple Mail is the default email app that comes preinstalled on all Apple devices. It supports every email platform including Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Comcast and many more. But do you really know how to use it, particularly the newly updated version in iOS 15? Topics we will cover include: setting up and managing multiple email accounts; group emails; scanning documents and inserting them directly into an email; attaching photos and choosing the correct size so they actually go through; attaching documents and files; inserting free hand notes and drawings, eliminating spam/junk; deleting email quickly and easily; and much more. Join this informative, practical and useful lecture all iPhone and iPad users should take whether you are a beginner or advanced user. This class presumes you are familiar with using an iPhone/iPad.

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Origins of Machine Learning $25 / $30 November 3 at 10 – 11:30am, Wednesday BR3980 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) Speaker: Dr. Senthil B. Girimurugan (BeeJay) Since 1949, a popular phrase that has been seen almost everywhere in colleges, universities and industry is “machine learning.” Over the years, the popularity of machine learning led to other phrases such as artificial intelligence, deep learning and eventually data science. However, there is a significant overlap between the study of statistics and machine learning. This lecture will discuss the origins of machine learning and how it has grown into something crucial in our day-to-day lives.

CONCERT

Holiday in Paradise Concert $25 / $30 • Option #1 – December 7 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday SL3981 – Siena Lakes (N Naples) • Option #2 – December 14 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday MM4083 – Military Heritage Museum (Punta Gorda) Speakers: Rachel Cox and Judy Kaff Choose one of the options above. Celebrate the season of light and joy with a holiday concert featuring musical selections of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa songs, as well as John Lennon’s Imagine.

DISCUSSION GROUPS

Current Events: An Enlightened Discussion Group (6-part series) $105 / $135 (Individual Sessions $25 / $30) October 14, 28, November 11, 18, December 9, 16 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursdays OL3982 – Online Moderator: John Guerra Enrollment is limited. Join this online, interactive, thought provoking and engaging discussion group at the forefront of the issues and topics confronting us all. In a globalized world, hot topics rise and fall daily. Join us for a discourse of the headlines and stories from this week. The best discussions arise from a group of diverse individuals offering their personal viewpoints and perspectives informed by their unique life experiences. Together with your opinions and ideas, bring your listening and critical thinking skills to help enrich us all. If you watch and read the news and want to discuss the contemporary issues shaping our world, this is your group! Each class students will receive articles for discussion and where appropriate, videos will be shown to help focus the discussions.

ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT

Global Climate Change: The Science $25 / $30 October 7 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday BR3983 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) Speaker: Ken Selger Most scientists today agree our climate is changing, but has it happened in the past and what can that tell us? How do we know what our climate was thousands of years ago? What are the consequences of climate change? How will it affect us? Will we see it in our lifetime? How can we reverse climate change? Is there a way to reverse climate change without destroying the economy? Finally, not everyone agrees about climate change. Why not and what are they saying? Who is right?

Choose one of the options above. The Amazon Rainforest is world renowned for its beauty, life and mystery. Despite this global interest, little is known about vast areas of the Amazon that remain untouched by modern civilization. Florida Gulf Coast University has recently partnered with a Peruvian medical and conservation group to conduct research on amphibian and reptile communities at a newly acquired and remote research station near Iquitos, Peru. In the summer of 2019, FGCU faculty and student researchers spent 72 days in the humid Peruvian Amazon Rainforest to help document the amazing diversity. Join us for a fascinating look the amphibian and reptile inhabitants of the Amazon. Southwest Florida Environments $25 / $30 November 3 at 10 – 11:30am, Wednesday OL4099 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Taylor Hancock This introductory lecture will impart participants with a basic understanding of southwest Florida’s habitats and ecology via an exploration of the flow of water across the landscape. Participants will gain a familiarity with the natural environments around them by highlighting common plants and animals in each habitat discussed. Current environmental issues will also be covered. Invasive Species Ecology $25 / $30 December 2 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday BR3987 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) Speaker: Taylor Hancock Invasive species, both plants and animals, are one of the most negatively impactful forces in natural environments worldwide. They present massive hurdles for environmental conservation and restoration. This lecture will cover what invasive species are, why they occur, and how they are introduced. Examples relevant to southwest Florida will be used to explore the topic providing participants a basic familiarity with common invasive species in the southwest Florida area. The Magnificent Shells of Florida $25 / $30 • Option #1 – October 12 at 1:30 – 3pm, Tuesday SL4068 – Siena Lakes (N Naples) • Option #2 – October 12 at 1:30 – 3pm, Tuesday OL4097 – Online via Zoom • Option #3 – October 28 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday NC4069 – Naples Center Speaker: Rebecca Mensch Choose one of the options above. Shells have been a part of many cultures for millennia. In modern times collecting shells on the beach, or shelling, has become a very popular hobby especially in southwest Florida. Most new, and even experienced, shellers have many questions on ways to improve their chances of finding exquisite shells. Some of the topics that will be covered in this lecture include: Where and when to go shelling; how to “read” the beach; methods and tools for shelling; how to identify southwest Florida shells; and how to clean, display and preserve shells. Amphibians and Reptiles of the Peruvian Amazon $25 / $30 • Option #1 – October 19 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday BR4070 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) • Option #2 – November 11 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday OL4098 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Matthew Metcalf

FINANCE

Developing a Retirement Plan, Maximizing & Protecting Retirement Income During Uncertain Times $25 / $30 • Option #1 – October 5 at 6 – 7:30pm, Tuesday OL3988 – Online • Option #2 – November 2 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday OL3989 – Online Speaker: Steve Stolz Choose one of the options above. Same-household spouses or partners (one only) may attend for free. Course material handouts are included. Longevity, health issues and economic uncertainty can make planning and sustaining an active retirement seem like a challenge. This course will provide you with key steps required to identify and achieve your financial goals. It will also highlight the current rates of return you can expect to receive from an appropriate mix of stocks, mutual funds, tax-free or taxable bonds, and insurance products. The primary objective of the session is to provide you with the knowledge of how different investment options can allow you to realize reliable income with a goal of maintaining and protecting your lifestyle through your retirement years. We will also briefly review the benefits and features of both traditional and “hybrid” Long Term Care products since extended healthcare needs are the greatest risk to a financially independent retirement.

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Understanding Social Security – Get What’s Yours $25 / $30 • Option #1 – October 12 at 6 – 7pm, Tuesday OL3990 – Online • Option #2 – November 9 at 6 – 7pm, Tuesday OL3991 – Online Speaker: Steve Stolz Choose one of the options above. Same-household spouses or partners and children (one only) may attend for free. Did you know that over 60% of people eligible for Social Security decide to begin receiving their benefit before they reach full retirement age? This permanently reduces your most important retirement asset for the remainder of your life. This class is for nearly everyone who’s ever earned a paycheck and wants every Social Security benefit dollar in which you are entitled because you paid for it so you’ve earned it. This session will review how to evaluate the advantages, disadvantages, income tax consequences and strategies of the many different Social Security options available. Understanding the scenarios for single, married, divorced and domestic partners can have a significant impact on a source of income that can represent about 40% of your retirement income but can be even more important for a surviving spouse as increased longevity creates a greater need for guaranteed income that will last as long as you live. Long Term Care Insurance – Do You Really Want to Live in Your Kids’ Basement? $25 / $30 • Option #1 – October 19 at 6 – 7:15pm, Tuesday OL3992 – Online • Option #2 – November 16 at 1 – 2:15pm, Tuesday OL3993 – Online Speaker: Steve Stolz Choose one of the options above. Same-household spouses or partners and children (one only) may attend for free. Statistics show that 70% of us will have a long-term care need in our lifetime. As a result of advances in medical science and pharmaceuticals, we are living longer so the probability of needing care has greatly increased. Medicare does not cover the cost of extended care after 100 days. Most want to be independent and don’t want to burden their children with their care. Sadly, even the nicest “Continuous Care Communities” don’t have the staff to provide the care you might expect. This presentation will cover in detail the importance, costs, benefits and features of traditional and “hybrid” Long Term Care products. It will be taught with a real-world perspective by an instructor that has been the caregiver for his parents for the last three years.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

5-Week Spanish: A Crash Course for the Beginner $90 / $105 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15 at 10 – 12pm, Mondays OL3994 – Online Speaker: John Winters Enrollment is limited. The textbook, Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way (Barron’s, 4th Ed, 2014), is required and may be purchased online at Amazon.com. Supplemental materials will be provided in class. This course will be conducted as an exercise class (for your brain muscles) rather than a lecture class. Conversation will be emphasized over grammar. If you have a trip coming up to a Spanish speaking country, we will spend some time on the culture and idioms of that country.

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Advanced Beginner Spanish (5-week series) $90 / $105 October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16 at 10 – 12pm, Tuesdays OL3995 – Online Speaker: John Winters Enrollment is limited. This course is for those who have had the equivalent of one year of high school Spanish. Even though you graduated from high school fifty years ago, you will fit right in. The textbook for the class is Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way (Barron’s, 4th Ed, 2014). You should purchase a copy of this book before the first day of class. It is available through Amazon.com. We will focus on learning vocabulary and practicing our conversation skills. Advanced Intermediate Spanish (5-week series) $90 / $105 October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15 at 1:30 – 3:30pm, Mondays OL3996 – Online Speaker: John Winters Enrollment is limited. This course is for those who have had the equivalent of one year of college Spanish. Even though you were in college fifty years ago, you will fit right in. There are two textbooks for the class: Learn Spanish the Fast and Fun Way (Barron’s, 4th Ed, 2014) and Advanced Spanish Step by Step by Barbara Bregstein (McGraw Hill 2012). You should purchase a copy of both books before the first day of class. They are both available through Amazon.com. We will split our class time between the two textbooks. The first textbook focuses on learning vocabulary and practicing conversation skills. The second textbook focuses on grammar. Our goal will be to speak Spanish in class at least half of the time.

HEALTH, MEDICINE & WELLNESS

Balance University: Improve Balance, Posture and Flexibility (multi-part series) $50 / $60 • Option #1 – October 1, 8, 15, 22 at 9 – 10am, Fridays OL3997 – Online • Option #2 – October 29, November 5, 12, 19 at 9 – 10am, Fridays OL3998 – Online • Option #3 – December 3, 10, 17 at 9 – 10am, Fridays ($37 / $45) OL4114 – Online Speaker: Chris Williams Choose one or more of the options above. Balance University is an interactive wellness class designed to improve balance, posture and flexibility. This program starts with basic balance exercises and progresses to more complex movements over time. Your instructor explains the “whys” and the importance of balance exercises as part of your everyday routine. Join our instructor in a safe and effective low-impact workout every Friday morning. Autism Awareness and Interaction in Family and Community Contexts $25 / $30 • Option #1 – November 2 at 1:30 – 3pm, Tuesday BR4000 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) • Option #2 – November 9 at 2:30 – 4pm, Tuesday OL4100 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Dr. Annemarie Connor Choose one of the options above. In this interactive lecture and discussion, you will learn how cognitive and sensory aspects of autism can impact behavior. In turn, we will explore how

Choose one of the options above. Dr. Lee is Director of the Bio Nano Lab at FGCU. Nanotechnology is the understanding, control, and successful manipulation of matter at dimensions of roughly 1 to 100 nanometers in size. At this Nano-level the physical and chemical properties of materials differ in fundamental and valuable ways. Nanoparticles (NPs) possess these distinctive physicochemical properties, promising a wide variety of applications, ranging from design of highquality consumer products to effective disease diagnosis and treatment therapeutics. Dr. Lee will discuss how NPs can be used to devise new diagnostic tools through targeting the cell for identification purposes. She will also explore how the NP can be employed as a delivery vehicle to deliver drugs just to the diseased or infected cells, preserving the vitality of our healthy cells. Join us for this fascinating lecture on the forefront of science and technology. Happiness vs. Righteousness: How to Move Forward in a Relationship After a Betrayal of Trust $25 / $30 • Option #1 – October 13 at 10 – 11:30am, Wednesday OL4103 – Online via Zoom • Option #2 – December 9 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday NC4010 – Naples Center Speaker: Dr. Alise Bartley

AUTISM AWARENESS AND INTERACTION IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CONTEXTS the environment and your own behaviors can be adapted and modified to promote engagement. Strategies will be relevant to interacting with individuals with autism across all age groups and functioning levels. You will leave with tools you can use immediately to promote interaction and meaningful engagement with individuals with autism within family and community contexts. Hallmarks of Cancer: Causes to Cures • Option #1 – October 11 at 10 – 11:30am, Monday NC4002 – Naples Center • Option #2 – November 5 at 1:30 – 3pm, Friday OL4101 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Dr. Lyndsay Rhodes Choose one of the options above. What is cancer? What causes it and how can we treat this disease? In this lecture we will look at the foundational causes of cancer at the cellular level. We will start with understanding mutations and how these changes to DNA can lead to loss of cell control and progression to metastatic disease. We will also examine how understanding the causes of cancer lead to more effective and personalized treatments. Come learn more about the complexities of cancer, what makes it tick, and the challenges of finding a cure. Nanotechnology: Potential Therapeutics for Treatment of Infection and Disease $25 / $30 • Option #1 – November 16 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday NC4007 – Naples Center • Option #2 – November 16 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday OL4102 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Dr Kerry J. Lee

Choose one of the options above. We all have been in relationships were someone has betrayed our trust. Sometimes it is easy to forgive and move forward in the relationship. Other times, it is full of pain and confusion as to what is in our best interest. This presentation will explore ways we forgive, how to set boundaries, consequences to those boundaries, and ways to transcend the emotional injury. It is possible to move forward and have even a healthier relationship with that person. You Have a Bias. But Which One? $25 / $30 • Option #1 – October 14 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday BR4011 – Brooks Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) • Option #2 – October 14 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday OL4104 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Marc Leavy Choose one of the options above. What are cognitive biases and how do they affect our reason? Taking from Alan Tversky, Nobel Prize Winner, the goal of this lecture is to make attendees aware of their own cognitive biases and how they may become self-limiting and impair decision making. Some of the biases we will explore and understand more fully are Confirmation Bias, Dunning-Kruger Effect, Framing Effect, Availability Cascade and others. Nutrition and Mental Health $25 / $30 • Option #1 – October 18 at 10 – 11:30am, Monday OL4105 – Online via Zoom • Option #2 – December 16 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday BR4013 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) Speaker: Dr. Krista Casazza Choose one of the options above. In this lecture we explore the nutrition-related stressors of mental health and cognition and the evidence-based research around functional foods and sleep that can help prevent and reverse symptoms of mental health and cognitive function impairments. Self-care through optimal nutrition is essential for enhanced mental health and this program explores healthy eating tips from the latest research linking nourishment of the body and brain.

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HISTORY, LAW & GOVERNMENT

U.S. Gymnast Abuse Scandal and FBI Failures $25 / $30 • Option #1 – October 12 at 1:30 – 3pm, Tuesday BR4018 – Brooks Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) • Option #2 – October 14 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday NC4019 – Naples Center • Option #3 – November 18 at 1 – 2:30pm, Thursday CO4041 – The Collaboratory (Downtown Ft. Myers) • Option #4 – November 18 at 1 – 2:30pm, Thursday OL4108 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Thomas Eastwood Choose one of the options above. In 2018, the former physician to the U.S. National women’s gymnastics team plead guilty to repeatedly sexually assaulting gymnasts under the guise of medical treatment. His actions were truly heinous. We now know the story is even more shameful. The FBI was aware of the allegations, but did not appropriately investigate the matter. While the FBI failed to act with necessary urgency, dozens more victims were abused. When exposed, the FBI agents lied and attempted to cover-up their stunning inaction and misconduct. We will explore the case and FBI failures.

U.S. POW Camps – World War II Axis Prisoners $25 / $30 November 2 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday NC4028 – Naples Center Speaker: Thomas Eastwood Nearly 426,000 POWs were held in 700 camps throughout the U.S. Most worked and interacted openly with local American citizens. We discuss camp conditions and locations and address little-known aspects, such as secret detention and interrogation camps, escapes, and baseball. Topics include: prisoners; the first POWs; Allied assistance; Geneva Conventions; Camps Aliceville, Tonkawa, Tracy, Peary, Ruston, Hale, McCoy, Atterbury; Fort Hunt; internment and relocation of Japanese Americans; Dale Maple; The Richie Boys; and Florida camps.

The Creation of Germany $25 / $30 October 18 at 1 – 2:30pm, Monday CO4020 – The Collaboratory (Downtown Ft. Myers) Speaker: Nancy Maxwell Perhaps because of its dominant role in two world wars, it is easy to think of Germany as an old nation with a long history. But Germany is a young state, less than 150 years old. The original territory was divided into myriad small holdings ruled by independent noble families and surrounded by the powerful states of Austria and France. The path to unification would be blocked by all of these. Despite earlier attempts, it took the rise of Otto von Bismarck, with his cunning, wisdom and political acuity, to overcome all these obstacles and establish the German Empire. Roosevelt vs. Rockefeller: Are Corporations Too Big and Too Powerful? $25 / $30 October 25 at 1:30 – 3pm, Monday OL4106 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Marc Leavy When are Corporations Too Big? Trust Busting or Busting Trust? We look at two honorable gentlemen of the last century set on the horns of a dilemma. President Roosevelt and many others believed that “trusts” (corporations) had grown so big that they needed to be curtailed. Mr. J.D. Rockefeller had “done the good work” of making heating oil readily available at a good price for the entire nation. Today our nation faces the same question it faced 100 years ago. When is a business too successful and how or should it be broken up? Eternal Egypt: Myths, Monarchs and Monuments $25 / $30 October 25 at 10 – 11:30am, Monday NC4022 – Naples Center Speaker: Carol Jonson The civilization of ancient Egypt is endlessly fascinating. Exhibits about this culture are always blockbusters at museums worldwide; countless TV shows, books and journals explore every aspect of Egypt from mummy myths to alien builder theories. In this lecture, we survey ancient Egypt – the world’s first nation and a civilization that flourished for more than 3,500 years.

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Napoleon Bonaparte $25 / $30 November 4 at 1:30 – 3pm, Thursday MM4029 – Military Heritage Museum (Punta Gorda) Speaker: Nancy Maxwell Napoleon’s skill and brilliance extended well beyond the battlefield. Within 20 years of the abolition of the French monarchy during the revolution, he had out-maneuvered his political rivals and crowned himself emperor and then began rebuilding the state and establishing a dynasty. This lecture will explore the political and social backdrop that gave rise to Napoleon’s career as well as the ambition and character that enabled the “little general” to leave a remarkable legacy.

Legendary Ladies: Businesswomen of the 20th Century $25 / $30 • Option #1 – November 8 at 10 – 11:30am, Monday NC4030 – Naples Center • Option #2 – December 2 at 1:30 – 3pm, Thursday MM4031 – Military Heritage Museum (Punta Gorda) • Option #3 – December 8 at 1 – 2:30pm, Wednesday CO4032 – The Collaboratory (Downtown Ft. Myers) Speaker: Marc Leavy Choose one of the options above. Beginning with Biddy Mason, the slave who successfully sued for her freedom, and went on to become a real estate magnate and church founder, we look at women who smashed stereotypes and glass ceilings. These women did the improbable and served as shining examples of what one can accomplish despite entrenched resistance. They had charm, grace and guts. We will also discuss the caustic, cosmetic conflict between Helena Rubenstein and Elizabeth Arden. Developing the Museum of Medical History for Southwest Florida – A 20 year Retrospective $25 / $30 November 8 at 1 – 2:30pm, Monday CO4033 – The Collaboratory (Downtown Ft. Myers) Speakers: Dr. Jake Goldberger and Dr. Jeffrey Elsberry This lecture will provide an overview of the initiation, development, and expansion of the Museum of Medical History. The Museum is dedicated to protecting, preserving, and interpreting the history and development of Medicine from all periods, with a focal emphasis on artifacts and historical figures, from Southwest Florida. The lecturers will illustrate artifacts on display that detail the progression of surgery, nursing, human prosthetics, therapeutic and diagnostic devices, as well as pharmaceutical artifacts. Each artifact tells a story that provides an anecdotal context, to the fascinating evolution of Medicine.

Alexander Hamilton and the American System of Political Economy $25 / $30 • Option #1 – November 9 at 1:30 – 3pm, Tuesday NC4037 – Naples Center • Option #2 – November 9 at 1:30 – 3pm, Tuesday OL4107 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Jeffrey Steinberg Choose one of the options above. This lecture will discuss some of the innovations that Hamilton introduced during his tenure as Secretary of the Treasury, focusing on the National Bank, credit policy, tariffs and infrastructure investment. These ideas were carried forward by a circle of economists and political leaders, including Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln. We will follow the growth and development of those ideas into the 20th century. Chinese Intelligence $25 / $30 November 19 at 1:30 – 3pm, Friday BR4042 – Brooks Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) Speaker: Thomas Eastwood China has a large and highly proficient intelligence organization. They are particularly effective in human intelligence, economic espionage and cyber warfare. They are also very aggressive in co-opting students, academics and businessmen. Topics include: structure; mission; effectiveness; operations; Ministry for State Security; People’s Liberation Army; industrial and economic espionage; cyber warfare; and TikTok. Trio of Traitors – Walker, Ames and Hanssen $25 / $30 November 23 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday MM4045 – Military Heritage Museum (Punta Gorda) Speaker: Thomas Eastwood This lecture discusses three of the worst spies in U.S. history; what they did, why, and how they were caught. Their betrayals harmed the country, put us at risk and cost lives. A stunning and in-depth analysis of the espionage of this trio of traitors. Camp Boardwalk and the War at the Shore $25 / $30 • Option #1 – December 7 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday NC4048 – Naples Center • Option #1 – December 7 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday OL4109 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Jeff Margolis

Death of a Princess $25 / $30 November 9 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday SL4036 – Siena Lakes (N Naples) Speaker: Jeffrey Steinberg The 1997 tragic death of Princess Diana in a car crash in Paris remains a mystery a quarter of a century later. Jeffrey Steinberg was directly involved in the investigation into the circumstances of the crash. He had access to video footage, eyewitnesses, and background material from the official French and British inquiries. He worked closely with ex-Scotland Yard senior inspector later the head of security for Harrods Department Store in London, owned by Mohammed al-Fayed. Steinberg was featured on the 2017 three-hour documentary on The Learning Channel (TLC) and on numerous interviews and shows in the U.K. and the U.S. The lecture will be both an account of the investigation into the crash and a broader look at how such investigations are carried out.

Choose one of the options above. This lecture examines how the government responded to Pearl Harbor by turning Atlantic City, New Jersey into a military training facility and rehabilitation center. At the same time, German U-boats stationed off the Jersey coast torpedoed commercial shipping exposing the vulnerability of America’s eastern seaboard. Join us for this fascinating wartime tale in the waters of Atlantic City. Golden Age of the East and the House of Wisdom $25 / $30 December 7 at 10 – 11:30 pm, Thursday MM4087 – Military Heritage Museum (Punta Gorda) Speaker: Dr. Arthur Wenk The Dark Ages in western Europe corresponded to a Golden Age in the East. This lecture will examine Al-Ma’mūn’s House of Wisdom, the greatest library of antiquity and then turn to the eastern giants of science and mathematics before looking at art and literature in the Islamic Golden Age, concluding with a tale from the Thousand and One Nights.

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LIFE ENRICHMENT

Frauds and Scams $25 / $30 October 29 at 1 – 2:30pm, Friday CO4053 – The Collaboratory (Downtown Ft. Myers) Speaker: Heather Turco, Lee County Sheriff Office My-oh-my, there are so many creative ways criminals are stealing our money, from realistic-looking websites and warnings to convincing threats and awards. Every day the devious plot list is growing - thieves using our devices to scam us. It’s unsettling, embarrassing and unfortunately, the criminals can quickly drain our bank accounts. You hear the stories and think, that will never be me…but sadly, it just takes one vulnerable moment for us to fall victim. The crime prevention specialists at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office are experts on crime trends and can share those with you, along with valuable advice on how to spot a scammer or fraudster and what to do if you become a victim. This is so important, because cybercrime is growing, with criminals getting their hands-on billions of dollars across the U.S. Be Successful at Dating Later in Life $25 / $30 November 17 at 1:30 – 3pm, Wednesday FS4089 – Florida Southwestern College (Punta Gorda) Speaker: Bill Gladwell Single? A bit lonely? Not any more after this program! Bill Gladwell is an expert on how to meet new people and date, how to know what you are looking for (and importantly what you are not) and how to attract them to you. He will also discuss the quickest and easiest way to build a connection with someone and how to open a conversation with anyone anywhere and keep it moving in a positive direction. Finally, learn how to relax and enjoy the unknown instead of expecting a speciﬁc outcome and how to eliminate the fear of meeting new people. It’s time to get out there and start dating and have the time of your life. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss the joys, perils and pitfalls of dating and get the speakers input and advice on all of it. The Good Life: What It Is and How to Get It $25 / $30 • Option #1 – November 22 at 10 – 11:30am, Monday NC4054 – Naples Center • Option #3 – December 6 at 10 – 11:30am, Monday OL4110 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Dr. Landon Frim Choose one of the options above. Socrates famously said that “The unexamined life is not worth living.” But what is the best sort of life and how do we go about achieving it? This may sound like a like a pitch for some self-help book, but it was the motivating question for much of world philosophy. This lecture will provide a tour of some of the most compelling (and diverse) answers to this crucial question. These will range from the Cyrenaics love for intense pleasure, to the Stoic admiration of total self-control and civic duty. Ideas (from both Western and Eastern philosophies) will be matched up with real-world, 21st century dilemmas. What You Need to Know About 911 Emergency Services $25 / $30 December 2 at 1:30 – 3pm, Thursday BR4056 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) Speaker: Heather Turco, Lee County Sheriff Office Have you ever called 911? What can you expect when someone answers your emergency call? A Lee County Sheriff Office crime

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prevention specialist will take you behind the scenes to explain the hundreds of hours of training 911 dispatchers undergo. She will share the cases that have changed the way police, fire and EMS respond and those that have changed Florida law. You will also find out about all the different types of calls dispatchers receive and the number one thing they want you know when you are requesting help. Finding Your Identity in Retirement $25 / $30 December 7 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday BR4057 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) Speaker: Jeanne Berger If I retire, who am I? Retirement is a time of change, both internally and externally. We transition from a known and comfortable world, one we have been taught since birth (go to college, marry, have children, have a career, etc.) to a world with new possibilities, no expectations and no sense of true identity once we arrive. If you think of retirement as an unknown, if you are beginning to realize that your life is finite, that time is short, or you simply wish to have a more satisfying life, then this lecture is for you. Together we will chart a roadmap to guide you through this life change. An Introduction to Self-Hypnosis $25 / $30 December 9 at 1:30 – 3pm, Thursday MM4090 – Military Heritage Museum (Punta Gorda) Speaker: Bill Gladwell Bill Gladwell has been a master hypnotist, instructor, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming expert for over 30 years. In this lecture, he will discuss what hypnosis is and what it is not; perform a suggestibility test to see how receptive to hypnosis you are; and explain how you can use self-hypnosis as a tool to change your thinking and behaviors such as handling stress effectively, developing healthy habits and being happier.

MUSIC, OPERA & SONG WRITING

Introduction to a Music Conductor’s World $25 / $30 • Option #1 – December 3 at 1:30 – 3pm, Friday BR4060 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) • Option #2 – December 3 at 1:30 – 3pm, Friday OL4111 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Dr. Timothy Yontz Choose one of the options above. If you ever wonder what it takes to be a music ensemble conductor, Dr. Timothy Yontz will give you an inside view. This interactive presentation will give you opportunities to use your imagination to be part of the creative process of concert program development, conducting the music, and performance protocol and preparation. J. S. Bach and the Mystery of the B Minor Mass $25 / $30 November 2 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday MM4085 – Military Heritage Museum (Punta Gorda) Speaker: Dr. Arthur Wenk Bach’s B Minor Mass has been described as “the greatest musical artwork of all times and all people.” But the first complete performance of the work took place more than a century after the composer’s death. Why would Bach, a composer in the Lutheran church, compose a Latin mass in a form that could not be performed liturgically in either the Roman Catholic or the Lutheran Church? Uncovering the answer to that question will offer insights into the makeup of this extraordinary work and composer.

The Grandeur of the Hollywood Musical $25 / $30 • Option #1 – November 10 at 1:30 – 3pm, Wednesday FS4088 – Florida Southwestern College (Punta Gorda) • Option #2 – November 10 at 1:30 – 3pm, Wednesday OL4112 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Dr. Arthur Wenk Choose one of the options above. This presentation offers a salute to America’s most joyful contribution to cinema, with a focus on Top Hat, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Singin’ in the Rain. Learn how movies use music to tell a story, persuade audiences to accept singing and dancing as somehow natural, and artfully conceal the art of musical performance. Expect to see these familiar films with new eyes.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Nature Photography $28 / $33 November 30 at 10 – 12pm, Tuesday BR4062 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) Speaker: Frank Berna There is probably no more challenging subject for cameras than wildlife. Whether it is polar bears or pelicans, orchids or orcas, the quest for the perfect shot is endless. The quarry is invariably erratic, endangered and elusive. However, the pursuit of this precious image is what makes it such fun and so rewarding. Learn the tricks and tips to make photos that you’ll be proud to show! This lecture is geared towards capturing the flora and fauna of southwest Florida. Get More From Your Digital Camera $28 / $33 • Option #1 – December 13 at 10 – 12pm, Monday NC4064 – Naples Center • Option #2 – December 13 at 10 – 12pm, Monday OL4113 – Online via Zoom Speaker: Frank Berna Choose one of the options above. Everyone owns a camera, and if you are like most people, you can turn it and press the

shutter, and that’s about it. Perplexed by all those strange symbols? Afraid to touch a button, or worse yet, touch one by accident and can’t figure out how to undo what you’ve just done? Don’t be embarrassed! Gain control of your compact camera in this easy-to-understand class. You’ll learn what all those buttons do, when to use them, how to use them, and why to use them.

RELIGION, FAITH & PHILOSOPHY

The Bill of Rights and the Bible: What Do They Really Mean When They Say $25 / $30 October 19 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday NC4091 – Naples Center Speaker: Kent Commons What do the Bill of Rights and the Bible really say? Words and their usage change over time. By employing an interpretive process, we will use the Bill of Rights and the Bible to ascertain the meaning the original authors intended, as well as how the original audiences would have interpreted and understood the messages.

SCIENCE & ASTRONOMY

Black Holes, Super Nova, Quasar & Other Wonders of the Universe $25 / $30 November 18 at 1:30 – 3pm, Thursday MM4066 –Military Heritage Museum (Punta Gorda) Speaker: Ken Selger Explore wonders of the universe and the variety of objects discovered as a direct result of Einstein’s theory of relativity. Black Holes, Super Nova, Quasar, Neutron Stars are all in our sky. Black holes are just one of the mysteries we are discovering. Find out what Black Holes are and how we know they exist. Learn what makes one black hole different from another. Where are they and can you survive falling into one? Will the Earth get sucked into one?

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Voyage to Mars $25 / $30 December 2 at 10 – 11:30am, Thursday NC4073 – Naples Center Speaker: Edward Grace In 2020, three missions were launched from Earth with the destination of Mars. All three missions arrived at Mars in February 2021. The first Mission was by United Arab Emirates named the Hope Probe. The second was by China named the Tianwen-1 Mission. The third was by NASA named the Perseverance. The Hope Probe will remain in orbit and analyze the Mars weather patterns. The Tianwen-1 Probe has an orbiter, a lander and a rover. Perseverance has a lander, rover and helicopter drone. We will examine the objectives of each mission and provide updates on their accomplishments to date. Join us for a fascinating discussion about the forefront of space travel and exploration in the 21st century. Artemis: Return to The Moon by 2024 $25 / $30 November 9 at 1:30 – 3pm, Tuesday BR4074 – The Commons Club at the Brooks (Bonita) Speaker: Edward Grace NASA’s Artemis Program plans a return to the moon and beyond before the end of 2024 and will include a woman in the crew who would become the first woman to walk on the moon. We discuss NASA’s plans and how the Artemis Program differs from the prior Apollo Missions. NASA has issued a contract to SpaceX to develop the Human Landing System to be used on Artemis. The long-term plan is to build a base on the moon from which to launch explorations to other planetary bodies. The initial Artemis un-crewed launch is scheduled for November 2021. Apollo 14: 50th Anniversary & Review of the Apollo Program $25 / $30 November 16 at 10 – 11:30am, Tuesday MM4075 – Military Heritage Museum (Punta Gorda) Speaker: Edward Grace Apollo 14 launched from NASA’S Kennedy Space Center carrying astronauts Alan Shepard, Edgar Mitchell and Stuart Roosa in January 1971 making 2021 the 50th anniversary of this important mission. Their objective was to deploy the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package, but a faulty Abort Switch jeopardized the lunar module landing. Your speaker today was involved in developing the mission-saving, erasable program for the crew, which they entered into the Guidance Computer manually in order to temporarily override the faulty control. Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work saving the astronauts of the Apollo 13 crew, Ed Grace will share with us an inside view of the Apollo program. Hubble Unravels the Mysteries of the Solar System $25 / $30 November 30 at 1 – 2:30pm, Tuesday CO4078 – The Collaboratory (Downtown Ft. Myers) Speaker: Ken Selger The Hubble Telescope continues to unravel Solar System mysteries 30 years after launch. This lecture, led by a Hubble design team member, discusses what scientists now know about the solar system. Learn about the Solar System moons and why our moon is dramatically different. Find out who Hubble was and why he is important. And then there’s politics. NASA had to navigate the political game while trying to create the most important scientific tool of the century from a flawed mirror. Finally, the question, “Are we alone in the world?” will be answered.

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Space Exploration: History and What Does the Future Hold? $25 / $30 December 10 at 1 – 2:30pm, Friday CO4079 – The Collaboratory (Downtown Ft. Myers) Speaker: Edward Grace This lecture begins with a brief look back at space exploration history: Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, International Space Station and the Shuttle. The presentation continues with a review where we are in space exploration today, looking at private spaceflight companies including SpaceX, Blue Origin, Sierra Nevada, United Launch Alliance (Lockheed Martin and Boeing), Virgin Galactic and many others. Finally, we look at what is next including the Moon, Mars, Titan or some other celestial body. Our speaker was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work on the Apollo 13 mission.

WRITING WORKSHOPS Writers’ Collaborative Workshop (4-part series) $80 / $95 • Option #1 – October 6, 13, 20, 27 at 1:30 – 3:30pm, Wednesdays OL4080 – Online • Option #2 – November 3, 10, 17, December 1 at 1:30 – 3:30pm, Wednesdays OL4081 – Online Speaker: Lisa Wroble Choose one of the options above. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants. Audience is one of the most important aspects of writing. Share the content of yours with like-minded, aspiring authors in a constructive, acceptance-oriented, creative and vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This program welcomes whatever you are writing or want to write – memoir, stories, novel, or poems – for input, guidance and discussion. A Novel Experience (4-part series) $80 / $95 October 28, November 4, 11, 18 at 10 – 12pm, Thursdays OL4082 – Online Speaker: Lisa Wroble If you have always wanted to write a book but do not know how to begin, then this workshop is for you. Learn the stages of the writing process as you plan and organize your book and explore characterization and plotting along with basic fiction elements. Those interested in writing nonfiction learn the importance of back-matter, envisioning the layout, using photos and diagrams and other details important to successful nonfiction. All writing levels are welcome. Bring a summary of your writing project or idea to the first class.

FGCU Academy is always looking for speakers with talent and ability to lecture. Complete a new course proposal form on our website fgcu.edu/academy and encourage others to apply.

OUR SPEAKERS Alise Bartley, Ph.D., is an Associate Clinical Professor at Florida Gulf

Judy Kaff is a local pianist who entertains in a variety of locations and often with other musicians in the community.

Jeanne Berger, M.S.S.W., Columbia University, is a licensed clinical

Marc Leavy has taught financial management and Financial Behaviors and Biases for most of his life. He taught for the University of Cincinnati’s Communiversity program and was an Adjunct Professor for the UC College of Business.

Coast University and Clinic Director at the Community Counseling Center at FGCU. social worker with more than 35 years of experience.

Frank Berna has nearly 25 years of experience in various aspects of photography.

Krista Casazza, Ph.D., R.D., CSSD, has been funded by NIH to

conduct Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions. Her work integrates environmental, health, and biological sciences to evaluate and address public health concerns.

Annemarie Connor, Ph.D., OTR/L, is an Assistant Professor and the Director of the Community Autism Network at FGCU. She is an active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Florida Occupational Therapy Association. Kent Commons, M.A., is a graduate from Whittier College and Liberty

Baptist Theological Seminary and has worked with several ministries.

Rachel Cox, B.A., is a violinist and violist who has performed with the Naples Philharmonic, Punta Gorda Symphony Orchestra and others.

Thomas Eastwood had careers with the ATF and DOD where he

Kerry Lee, Ph.D., is the Director of the Bio Nano Lab at FGCU and an

Associate Professor. She researches nanotechnology in cancer, bacteria and embryos, and aspects of nanomedicine.

Hugo Llorens, Ambassador (Ret.) is a 36-year veteran of the U.S.

diplomatic service with degrees from Georgetown University and the National War College.

Jeffrey Margolis is a lifelong educator, author and lecturer. Nancy Maxwell, M.S., grew up abroad and developed her passion for history while living and teaching in Europe.

Rebecca Mensch, M.S., brings her expertise and experience in marine science to the Bailey Matthews Shell Museum as the Senior Biologist and the Aquarium Curator. Matthew Metcalf is a Visiting Instructor and has spent time observing

conducted and led counterintelligence and criminal investigations.

and researching amphibians and reptiles of the Amazon in the rainforests of Peru.

Landon Frim, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Communication and

Lyndsay Rhodes, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of

Senthil B. Girimurugan, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the

Ken Selger was the Optical Physicist and Chief Engineer of the

Bill Gladwell has been helping people learn and use hypnosis for over

Jeffrey Steinberg, M.A., has been involved in private sector research, analysis and education on national security affairs for 40 years.

Philosophy at FGCU. His research concerns the intersection of religion, ethics, metaphysics and politics. Department of Mathematics at FGCU. He specializes in high dimensional statistics, image and signal processing and wavelet transforms.

three decades. Bill is a master hypnotist and a trainer in hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP).

Jacob Goldberger, M.D. / J.B. Elsberry Ph.D. Dr. Goldberger

is a general surgeon in Fort Myers, and one of the founders of the Medical History Museum at FSW. Dr. Elsberry is adjunct faculty of Cardiopulmonary Programs and the Historian for the Museum of Medical History at FSW.

Edward Grace graduated from M.I.T. and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for work on the Apollo 13 Mission. He founded several Hi-Tech firms. John Guerra, a Columbia University graduate and former Wall Street merchant banker, is the Director of FGCU Academy. Taylor Hancock is an integral part of the Lab in the Department of Ecology and Marine Environmental Studies at FGCU.

Carol Jonson, M.A., was a facilitator for the Hodges lifelong learning program and now serves as a Volunteer Advisor for FGCU Academy

Biological Sciences at FGCU, and divides her time between teaching and research on cellular and molecular biology and cancer biology. Hubble’s Fine Guidance Sensor.

Steve Stolz is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones. Heather Turco is a Crime Prevention Specialist with the Lee County

Sheriff’s Office.

Arthur Wenk, Ph.D., is a 20-year musicologist, and has published books on Claude Debussy and music bibliographies. His subsequent career as a university professor led to public lectures on western culture and film.  Chris Williams is the founder of Emeritus Health. He currently works as a Certified Personal Trainer in Naples.

John Winters has taken advanced Spanish language courses in Mexico, Costa Rica and Guatemala. Lisa Wroble is a nationally published author and writing instructor. Timothy Yontz, Ph.D., is the Director of Bands and the Head of Instrumental Studies at FGCU’s Bower School of Music and the Arts.

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