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Course Listing - by Instructor

Name Biography
Katie Cortese Instructor Katie Cortese, author of "Make Way for Her and Other Stories" and "Girl Power and Other Short-Short Stories," has work in journals such as Indiana Review, Blackbird, and Gulf Coast. She holds a Ph.D. from Florida State University and an MFA from Arizona State University. She teaches in the creative writing program at Texas Tech, where she also serves as faculty director of Texas Tech University Press and series editor of the Iron Horse Book Prize.
Karla Daniele Dr. Karla Daniele, director of UMC Breast Center and Integrative Medicine, specializes in combining standard and integrative care to support recovery and long-term wellness.
Jody Donovan Jody Donovan is a local financial advisor with Joseph Financial Partners. Jody has been researching and presenting this topic to his clients and organizations for over a decade. He loves helping people with their finances as well as how to preserve them by not falling victim to thieves.
Ronald Erdrich Ron Erdrich is an award-winning photographer and writer at the Abilene Reporter-News.
Urs Peter (Upe) Flueckiger Urs Peter “Upe” Flueckiger, M. Arch, Dipl. Arch. SIA, is a full professor and Dean of the Huckabee College of Architecture at Texas Tech, where he also maintains his architectural practice. His design and research interests are economical ecological housing, minimalism in architecture, design build, and modernism in the 20th century to the present.
Vaughn Hamilton Vaughn Hamilton taught English and history and now emergency medicine for paramedics. Today, he enjoys working with the Marble Falls Area EMS.
Eric Hammersen Eric Hammersen spent more than 25 years in the Intelligence Community, both in the U.S. and abroad. He taught intelligence-related courses at the National Defense University, the National Intelligence University and Texas Tech.
Larry Hess Larry Hess is a popular music history educator with over 30 years of experience performing with symphony orchestras, musical theatre productions, and several other groups. In 2021, Larry began presenting these talks on cruise ships as an enrichment speaker.
Hugh Hurt Hugh H. Hurt III, Ph.D. (Harry) is the former program manager at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and has held positions with the Office of Naval Research and Naval Air Systems Command.
Zachary Ingle Zachrary Ingle, Ph.D. is a visiting assistant professor in communications at Hardin-Simmons University. He has written extensively about film, popular culture, religion and sports.
Arlene Kasselman A native of South Africa, Arlene Kasselman is co-owner of Seven and One Books.
Kevin Klaus Kevin Klaus has a background in anthropology, archaeology and public history from the University of New Mexico. He has researched family documents, government records, letters, photographs and stories for over 30 years.
Rita LeNoir Rita LeNoir graduated from the University of Texas. She attended Harvard for "fun" and Oxford for the "Oxford experience" at Christ Church.
David Miller David Miller graduated from Texas Tech University. He founded Spirit Ranch, a leadership and team development retreat. He was the mayor of Lubbock and on the board of University Medical Center, United Way, Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Lubbock National Bank and the Texas Tech Alumni Association.
Tom Nichols Thomas Nichols is a retired police chief and graduate of the University of Arizona, a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI Executive Development Program, and the Senior Management Institute for Police at Harvard University. He is also a local, regional and international award-winning novelist.
John Osborne Instructor John Osborne, president and CEO of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance for over 15 years. He chaired the Texas Economic Development Council, Texas Travel Alliance and Ports to Plains, and serves on the Workforce Solutions South Plains board. A Dallas native, he holds degrees from West Texas A&M and multiple certifications.
John Powell John and Judy Powell moved back to Abilene 18 years ago from from Urbana, Illinois where John was a psychologist at the University of Illinois Counseling Center.
Frank Reilly Instructor Frank Reilly is a lawyer, municipal judge and political science professor at Texas Tech University with over 40 years of experience in the Texas legislative process as a former staffer, lobbyist and citizen activist.
Tracee Robertson Instructor Tracee W. Robertson is the Helen DeVitt Jones Curator of Art at MoTTU.
David Schafer During his 32-year career in the National Park Service, Schafer served at Harry S. Truman National Historic Site in Missouri and Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in Texas. Now retired, he researches, writes and leads trolley tours of historic Fredericksburg, Texas.
June Steele June Steele earned her master's degree in history at Texas Tech University under the direction of Paul H. Carlson. For the past 25 years she has taught World History, World Geography, U.S. History and AP Human Geography at Monterey High School in Lubbock, Texas.
Susan Tarrant Susan Tarrant earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Texas. Her artistic inspiration is deeply influenced by the rich shapes, patterns and colors of her childhood in the Piney Woods of East Texas and further enriched by her travels to Hawaii.
Leland Turner Leland Turner is a retired history professor with expertise in the American West, ranching, country music and popular culture. He brings history to life through stories and symbols that have shaped regional and national identity.
Rob Weiner Rob Weiner, M.A., M.S., is the librarian for the Texas Tech University College of Visual and Performing Arts as well as Film Studies and has taught various history and film classes for nearly 20 years
Madison White Madison White, hospitality director and sommelier, brings warmth, expertise and a deep love for Texas wine. A Lubbock native and certified sommelier, Madi began in the tasting room and later returned as Wine Club & Service manager. She continues to grow her skills and wine knowledge with enthusiasm. She’s the heart of the front-of-house hospitality.
Shandus White-Helms Shandus White-Helms is the program director for Community Partnerships at Texas Tech University.
Rod Williams Rod Williams, Ph.D., Vice Provost of Outreach and Engagement, and Shandus White-Helms, program director for Community Partnerships, both at Texas Tech, are the presenters.

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