Course Description: This class will look at our relationship with machines, and some disastrous accidents, and incidents, that have happened over the years in the aviation, maritime fields, and some even some unusual criminal activities.  We will look at what went wrong and what was done to fix the problems. Accidents are normally a series of small incidents that end up causing something to fail. I will provide visual aids and summaries for each class.

Instructor Bio: Robert Huffman retired as an Air Force NCO after 27 years of service.  He was a C-130 Crew Chief and Air Force Instructor.  He also worked for Boeing. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Course Description:  An overview of the Bible, Genesis to Revelation, with emphasis on end time events. How did we get the Bible? Many relevant topics, including Archaeology, Modern Science and the Bible. Is the Bible relevant to today? What does the Bible tell us about the future? What does the Bible say about UFOs and other life in the universe?

Instructor Bio:  Dr. Ron Weiss earned graduate degrees in Biology, Education, Marine Science, Business, Marketing, Wildlife Management, Archeology and Anthropology

Course Description: Welcome to Justice Potpourri, an engaging sampler of the most fascinating, complex, and misunderstood corners of the modern criminal justice system. We will go far beyond the sensational headlines to explore how changing data, cutting-edge technology, and shifting societal values are completely rewriting the rules of crime and punishment.  

Instructor Bio: Dr. Kathy Johnson received a BS in 1987 and MS in 1989 in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University. Her PhD in Criminology is from Indiana University in Pennsylvania. She has been a faculty member in Criminology and Criminal Justice at UWF since August 2000.

Tour Description: The Heritage Museum Colonial-Independence Tea on Thursday, September 17, from 1:00 to 3:00, will be a tour of the Celebrate America 250 Exhibit with the Revolution Exhibit curated by Dr. Marie Hallion and organized as an exhibit by Dr. Barbara Palmgren. There will be appropriate afternoon tea appetizers and tea itself.  Dr. Hallion will explain the history of the tea, as well as the Boston Tea Party.  Cost is $10 to cover food and beverage served for the tea party. Please bring exact change.

Tour Host Bio(s):  Dr. Marie Hallion is an Adjunct Professor at the Graduate School and the School of Undergraduate Studies of the University of Maryland Global Campus.  She worked inside the White House from 1972 to 1978 during the Nixon, Ford, and Carter Administrations.  Marie specializes in organizational theory and a wide range of courses in government and politics.  Dr. Barbara Palmgren is a retired educator and author who currently serves on the Executive Committee of the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida.

Notes: There will be an additional cost is $10 to cover food and beverage served for the tea party. Please bring exact change.

Tour Description: October is Fire Prevention Month. Come join us on this behind the scenes tour as we learn how our first responders provide protection of life, property and the environment from the effects of fires, medical emergencies and hazards with a tour the vehicles and the firehouse. Firefighters will be happy to answer all of your questions. You will depart with a new appreciation and understanding of our local fire station and firefighters.

Tour Host Bio: This Tour is conducted by local firefighters and first responders, providing valuable knowledge and insight on how they do what they do, and how you can help them and help yourself when emergencies arise.

Notes: We will meet at 10:00AM at the Fort Walton Beach Fire Station #6, 5 Hollywood Blvd. NE, Fort Walton Beach.

Tour Description: Frustrated with your computer? Notice how it slows down over time? Wondering why we have to keep buying new devices? It turns out the vast majority of headaches, security issues, tech expenditures, and e-waste are preventable. In this presentation, I'll de-mystify and explain the IT industry in Plain English.  

You'll learn: 

• Why Antivirus software is obsolete
• Why software becomes more complicated every day
• and much more!

This is the only self-defense class offered where you won't break a sweat!

Tour Host Bio: Marc-Anthony Arena is an honors graduate of both McQuaid Jesuit and RIT, and has worked in the computer industry since 2000. His books and podcast explain the industry's scams and scandals, and teach people how to protect themselves, all in Plain English. Many of the heartaches, headaches, and expenditures in this industry are completely preventable!