Wesleyan Academy for Lifelong Learning

WALL
Explore, learn, and grow with us 💜

Visit the WALL website and join us as we create new memories together in our upcoming 16th year.💜

https://www.wesleyancollege.edu/academics/wall/wall-course-schedules.cfm

Verdi’s MACBETH coming in September to WALL.

https://www.wesleyancollege.edu/academics/wall/

🌍 The New Age of Business

Technology, Changing Values & a Global Mindset

with Dr. Seth Selke

Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29
3:00–4:00 PM
Location: Taylor Amphitheatre

In today’s rapidly shifting world, business is being reshaped by technology, evolving social values, and a global perspective. Yet at its core, business still rises and falls on people — on trust, creativity, and the willingness to adapt.

In this four‑week, discussion‑based course, participants will explore:

• Modern Business Evolution — how the field has transformed over the past decades
• Technology’s Influence — from automation to digital culture
• Changing Social Values — and what they mean for workers and consumers
• Global Mindset — understanding interconnected markets and communities
• Future Trends — the challenges and opportunities ahead

By understanding these shifts, participants will gain insight into navigating today’s complex business landscape with clarity and confidence.

About Dr. Seth Selke

Dr. Selke brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education, grounded in a lifelong career in the hospitality industry. Before entering academia, he managed family restaurants and wholesale distribution companies — experiences that shaped his leadership style and practical approach to teaching.

He has served as an executive, director, consultant, and faculty member, leading cross‑functional teams and advising organizations on operational strategy. His blend of hands‑on business experience and academic insight allows him to connect theory to real‑world application in a way that is both engaging and accessible.

Location: Taylor Amphitheatre

In today’s rapidly shifting world, business is being reshaped by technology, evolving social values, and a global perspective. Yet at its core, business still rises and falls on people — on trust, creativity, and the willingness to adapt.

In this four‑week, discussion‑based course, participants will explore:

• Modern Business Evolution — how the field has transformed over the past decades
• Technology’s Influence — from automation to digital culture
• Changing Social Values — and what they mean for workers and consumers
• Global Mindset — understanding interconnected markets and communities
• Future Trends — the challenges and opportunities ahead

By understanding these shifts, participants will gain insight into navigating today’s complex business landscape with clarity and confidence.

About Dr. Seth Selke

Dr. Selke brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education, grounded in a lifelong career in the hospitality industry. Before entering academia, he managed family restaurants and wholesale distribution companies — experiences that shaped his leadership style and practical approach to teaching.

He has served as an executive, director, consultant, and faculty member, leading cross‑functional teams and advising organizations on operational strategy. His blend of hands‑on business experience and academic insight allows him to connect theory to real‑world application in a way that is both engaging and accessible.

Angels in America II: Perestroika

with Jim Crisp

Mondays: July 27, August 3, 10, 17
Time: 3:00–4:00 PM
Location: Taylor Hall, Room 221
Enrollment: Limited to 25 members

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About the Class

In this immersive four‑week course, participants will read, analyze, discuss — and ultimately SEE a production of Tony Kushner’s Perestroika, the second part of his groundbreaking play Angels in America.

A challenging, complex, metaphorical, and deeply symbolic work, Perestroika explores the intersecting themes of AIDS, politics, migration, spirituality, and the sacredness of everyday life in 1980s America. The play continues the narrative begun in Millennium Approaches, following characters through profound struggle, transformation, and resilience as the AIDS crisis intensifies.

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About the Instructor

Jim Crisp, founding Artistic Director of Theatre Macon, led the organization from its inception until his retirement in 2018. Widely respected for his artistic vision and leadership, he received the 2018 Governor’s Award for the Arts and Humanities.
Mr. Crisp is also the director of the production participants will attend, offering students a rare, behind‑the‑scenes understanding of this monumental American play.

Become a member/register at WALL’s website: https://www.wesleyancollege.edu/academics/wall/

WALL • Wesleyan Academy for Lifelong Learning

WRITING YOUR BIOGRAPHY @

with Ed Grisamore

Mondays • September 7, 14, 21, 28
3:00–4:00 PM
Corn Center
(Lower level of Pierce Chapel)

Limited to 40 members

Course Overview

A four‑week WALL learning experience designed to help you begin — or continue — writing your memoir.
Each session offers a step‑by‑step approach to spark memory, shape stories, and organize your thoughts.
Expect classes that are entertaining, stimulating, and inspiring.

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About the Instructor

Ed Grisamore has led autobiography‑writing classes since 2002.
A beloved Middle Georgia journalist for more than four decades, he also taught journalism at Stratford Academy for nine years.
He is the author of nine books and was named 2010 Georgia Author of the Year in Essays.
His audiobook Gris & That (2006) was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Spoken Word category.

Today we pause in honor and love — remembering the brave souls who gave their all so that we might live in freedom. May their courage guide us, their sacrifice humble us, and their memory live on in the quiet places of our hearts.

As WALL celebrates its 15th year: 💜