Cruise Enrichment Opportunity

Enrichment Requirement Cruise Itinerary


	Viking Venus
	VE211202

Greek Odyssey


CRUISE ITINERARY - VE211202 Greek Odyssey
Embarkation:	Athens (from Piraeus) Greece	Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021
Disembarkation:	Athens (from Piraeus) Greece	Date: Sunday, December 12, 2021
No of Nights:	10

Only Speakers focusing on the Arts, Sciences, World Affairs or Extraordinary Lives who can relate their talks to the itinerary and ports of call should register their interest.
Please submit your proposed lecture topics for consideration. Ideally you should list 4 talks including a title and short synopsis.


Day 1	EMBARK Piraeus (Athens) Greece
Day 2	Piraeus (Athens) Greece
Day 3	Volos Greece
Day 4	Thessalonika Greece
Day 5	At sea
Day 6	Kusadasi (for Ephesus) Turkey
Day 7	Rhodes Town, Rhodes Greece
Day 8	Santorini, Thíra Greece
Day 9	Souda Bay, Crete Greece
Day 10	Nafplio Greece
Day 11	DISEMBARK Piraeus (Athens) Greece

DISCLAIMER
This information has been compiled from various sources. Whilst every effort has been made to provide accurate information, the cruise lines can and do change their itineraries. Cruise Ship Speakers cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies that these programs may contain. Please refer to the up-to-date information provided by the cruise lines themselves. Please notify the Web Administrator if there are any inaccuracies.

	Available Candidates

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The following people have indicated their availability for this cruise or sectors of this cruise. The list is in ORDER by General Discipline (ie. Art Instructors, Bridge Directors, Craft Instructors, Destination Lecturers, Enrichment Speakers, etc). Please contact the candidates directly if you would like to engage any of them. There are NO fees to do this. Alternatively, we can arrange the bookings on your behalf. Please advise us of your choice(s) for this cruise.

The following people have indicated their availability for this cruise or sectors of this cruise.
The list is in ORDER by General Discipline (ie. Art Instructors, Bridge Directors, Craft Instructors, Destination Lecturers, Enrichment Speakers, etc).
Please contact the candidates directly if you would like to engage any of them. There are NO fees to do this.
Alternatively, we can arrange the bookings on your behalf. Please advise us of your choice(s) for this cruise.

Frosa Katsis
Medical Research, Emu Farming, Science, Craft Teacher


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Coming from:

South Gisborne, VIC Australia

Frosa has a wealth of experience in Medical Research having worked for a world renowned institute based in Melbourne. Her experience has predominantly been in the field of protein & metabolism. The history of the Institute and how it all began is a great story in itself and Frosa will cover the history and development of this chemistry. It is not all about science and chemistry with Frosa being a successful business owner operating craft sessions which include macrame, jewellery, paper craft such as scrapbooking, paper roses, card making.

Jim Clement
Destination Lecturer & Maritime Historian
Baltic, Mediterranean. Asia, Caribbean,Latin America, Panama, Norway,


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Coming from:

Largo, Florida USA

Jim is a retired USA Diplomat who lived in 13 countries and has given Destination/Maritime History Lectures on more than 120 cruises in Europe, Asia, S. America. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy (BSc) and University of Chicago (MBA). He was a US Navy Submarine Officer, VP International for Fortune 500 companies. He was a University Professor for History, Geography, Logistics, and International Marketing. Having lived and worked in Panama and transited the Panama Canal 30 times and Suez Canal 4 times, Jim can give the ship's bridge commentary about the history of the Canal in English or Spanish. He has also narrated bridge commentary about Glaciers in Chile and Norway.

Jennifer Eremeeva
Russian History, Royal History, Art History


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Coming from:

Northampton, Massachusetts USA

Jennifer Eremeeva is an American expatriate writer who divides her time between Riga, Latvia, and New England. Jennifer writes about travel, culture, cuisine and culinary history, Russian history, and Royal History, with bylines in Reuters, Fodor’s, USTOA, LitHub, The Moscow Times, and Russian Life. Jennifer is a popular cruise ship lecturer and speaker on a wide range of topics relating to the history, culture, art, and literature of the Baltic, Black Sea, Adriatic, Mediterranean, and Aegean Seas.

Kathy Fawcett-Stearne
Landscape History & Ecology
Ph.D B.Sc. C Env.


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Coming from:

Melksham, Wiltshire UK

Kathy gained a Doctorate in Agricultural History & Ecological Management, from Imperial College London, in 2004. She has many year’s experience both as a civil servant and in private consultancy, organising lectures, activity workshops and study trips in England. Kathy is a member of the Speakers Club of Great Britain and is also an experienced destination lecturer. She has a passion for travel, meeting new people and seeing new places. Kathy has a range of Presentations on; Destinations, British traditions, and the countryside, which can be tailored to destinations or seasons as required.

Nitza Lowenstein
Radio Personality, Journalist, Historian & Speaker
BA, MA, MBA


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Coming from:

Killara, Sydney, NSW Australia

Nitza, who has an incredible career, is a radio personality, journalist, historian & dynamic Public Speaker. With her topics that are tailored to the cruise itinerary & demographics, she aims to enhance the cruise experience for the passengers. Her specialty is the history, culture, geography & politics of the destinations we visit, with practical information, gems and insight of the places in the itinerary. In addition to her extensive range of destination topics, Nitza has a fascinating series on nostalgic Hollywood golden Age & Rock ‘n’ Roll era. Her other strong interest is the Digital Age Revolution & Social Media.

Raymond Arvidson
Planetary Scientist, Geologist & Astronomer
James S McDonnell University Professor


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Coming from:

Saint Louis, Missouri USA

Raymond Arvidson received a Ph.D. from Brown University in 1974. He is presently the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor Washington University in St. Louis, and Director of the Earth and Planetary Remote Sensing Laboratory. He focuses on teaching and research about current and past environments on the Earth, Mars, and Venus. Arvidson has lectured (and engaged passengers in numerous conversations) on planetary geology and astronomy, local and global geology, climate change, oceans, and how study of other planets fits into a better understanding of the Earth.

Sir Andrew Burns
World Affairs & International Diplomacy
KCMG Retired Ambassador


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Coming from:

Minehead, Somerset UK

Sir Andrew Burns is a retired British Diplomat with extensive experience of South and SE Asia and China/Hong Kong, Israel and the Middle East, Central and Eastern Europe, the US and Canada. His final post was as High Commissioner to Canada, having previously been Ambassador to Israel and Consul-General in Hong Kong and Macau. Sir Andrew lectures on historical, cultural and foreign policy subjects in a tailor-made way that illuminates the geographic region of each cruise and draws on his own experiences as a diplomat with an eye for the humorous.

Margaret Cox
Forensic Anthropologist & Medical Historian
BA, BA Hons, Phd, MIFA, FSA


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Coming from:

West Wellow, Hampshire UK

Professor Margaret Cox is an internationally experienced forensic anthropologist who has worked in such places as Iraq, Rwanda, Kosovo, Cyprus, Italy, Belgium and France. She retired from her role as Professor of Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology at Cranfield University and now undertakes consultancy work for governments. She has authored several academic books, appeared in numerous TV and radio documentaries. Her very popular lectures deal with archaeology & anthropology and the history of disease.

Judith Cranswick
Crime Writer, History & Destination Speaker


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Coming from:

Swindon, - UK

Judith has three great passions – history, travel and writing. Her love of ancient civilizations and cultures have taken her throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, China, Indochina, Japan, India, South America, Mexico and Central America. History & travel have inspired her writing. An award-winning novelist, she is the author of two Travel Mystery series and several standalone psychological thrillers. Judith is an experienced destinations and enrichment lecturer and has also run writing workshops for several cruise lines.

Glynda Easterbrook
Geology
BSc.(Hons), ARSM, MA(Ed), FGS


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Coming from:

Bedford, Bedfordshire UK

Glynda is a geology graduate of Imperial College, London, an Associate of the Royal School of Mines and has an MA in Education. Starting her career as a mineralogist for the British Geological Survey, she then moved to the Science Faculty of the Open University where she taught and had responsibility for a wide range of Earth Science courses and Summer Schools. She has been an academic advisor to the BBC, the co-author of two books and is a Vice-President of the Oxford Geology Group. She is also President of the Huguenot Society and a Trustee of the Huguenot Museum in Rochester, UK.

Barbara GB Ferguson
World Affairs
Middle East & Arabian Gulf / Mediterranean


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Coming from:

Arlington, VA USA

Barbara G.B. Ferguson was an international journalist for over 20 years and based in Paris, London and Washington, D.C. Focusing mainly on the Middle East and the Arab world (Barbara also speaks Arabic and French) she reported from, and covered over 46 countries. Barbara currently works as an International Affairs Analyst for the Department of Homeland Security’s newly-created Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, CISA. She is also an adjunct professor in media and communications at Marine Corps University and teaches a CAPSTONE class on Islam at National Defense University.

Simon Fris
Sciences, Energy & Ship Technology
MSc, MIMarE


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Coming from:

's-Hertogenbosch, NBrabant Netherlands

Simon is fascinated by the decisive role of energy in every person’s life, from personal comfort up to society’s economic development and world spanning environmental effects. He graduated in power generation and subsequently spent over 40 years in major energy related companies. Next to Dutch, he is fluent in English and German, speaks French and some Spanish. Although new to cruise ship speaking, he is a regular speaker at professional seminars, and is known for his unconventional approach and humor to arouse and hold the interest of the audience.

Lucy Hallman Russell
Cultural, General and Music History


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Coming from:

Aub, Bavaria Germany

Sharing her passion for cross-cultural insights is central to the presentations by Lucy Hallman Russell. She holds four diplomas in piano, music history and harpsichord, with further studies in Italian, art history, pre-history and archaeology. As a performer and scholar, she has long taught at the University of Music Würzburg. Since 2006 lecturer on European culture (with her husband Ray) for National Geographic/Lindblad Expeditions, etc. Travels to 45 countries and fluency in several languages have given this charming, captivating speaker a special knowledge of all of Europe.

Ken Kelly
US Manned Space Programme: Mercury - Gemini - Apollo
BSc, PGCE


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Coming from:

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire UK

Ken started his working life as a teacher and lecturer and taught Mathematics in the UK and Malaysia. Returning to the UK Ken swapped teaching for High Performance Sport. Awarded an Olympic Coach Scholarship in 1992, he has worked for a number of the UK’s leading sports bodies. As a counter-point to his professional work, Ken has studied the US and Soviet manned space programmes extensively, from Mercury to the Space Shuttle, Vostok to Soyuz. Ken is an experienced, innovative and engaging presenter having spoken extensively at conferences in the UK and abroad.

Dr Gary Koverman
Forensic Science


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Coming from:

Las Cruces, New Mexico USA

Dr. Gary Koverman is a forensic scientist and has worked for over 30 years in forensic laboratories in Ohio, Colorado and New Mexico. He has examined many world class crimes and is still working in his own private business in New Mexico. His expertise in a wide variety of forensic fields gives depth and understanding to many forms of physical evidence. Gary has lectured various law enforcement police agencies in the area of forensic science and has taught at universities in Ohio, Colorado, and New Mexico. He is also a great student of history and enjoys seeking out relevant historical events with a fresh forensic perspective for his talks.

Professor Ed Lynch
International Relations & Foreign Policy


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Coming from:

Roanoke, Virginia USA

Dr. Ed Lynch is Chair of Political Science at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. He is a recognized expert on foreign affairs, international relations and diplomacy, especially that of the Mediterranean world. He has sailed with several cruise lines as an expert speaker, traveling to South America, the Caribbean, Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Ed is a frequent commentator on political affairs for television, radio and newspapers. His travel adventures include visiting 20 countries in one year, experiencing a minor earthquake in Guatemala, and nearly getting killed in Ecuador, protecting a fellow traveller.

Sandra Millikin
Architectural & Art History
BA (Hons), Mphil (Art History)


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Coming from:

Uffington, Oxon UK

Sandra Millikin is an American who has lived in England for over 40 years. She was educated at Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA and at the Courtauld Institute in London where she studied under the famous English architectural historian Sir John Summerson. She was assistant Curator at the Royal Institute of British Architects Drawings collection, where she contributed to the catalogue of the collection which is now housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Sandra has given talks on architectural history world wide on cruise ships and particularly enjoys days at sea as she is also a keen bridge player. She has also acted as Bridge Director on cruises.

Lindsay Murray
Science
CSci CBiol CRadPro FRSB FLS


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Coming from:

Gretna, Dumfries and Galloway UK

Lindsay Murray is a graduate biologist with something in excess of 30 years professional experience both in the UK and overseas, employed variously in clinical and veterinary microbiology, radiation protection, research management, and latterly in health and safety and research ethics. He regularly lectures on a wide range of science related topics to diverse audiences, and has a particular interest in public engagement with science.

Chris Newlands
Classical History & Religion


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Coming from:

Lancaster, Lancashire UK

Chris was born in West Yorkshire and his love of drama and the stage led to him going to Bristol University to study Drama and French, before his love for travel took him to Algeria, where he remained for two years, teaching English and encouraging an interest in theatre, music and the arts on behalf of the British Council. He returned to England to study Theology at Cambridge, before being ordained as an Anglican priest. In 2010 he became Vicar of Lancaster, working in the historic setting of Lancaster Priory Church. Chris presents a series of talks on classical history subjects.

Alice Roberts
Art History & History


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Coming from:

Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire UK

Alice Roberts is a bright, sparky and enthusiastic professional historian. An expert in 18th century British history with a Masters from The University of Edinburgh, Alice is currently writing a book on James Gillray, the 18th century satirist. She also works as a historic researcher, writer and presenter for the history subscription channel, History Hit. Alice has extensive experience in public speaking. She is also the founder and editor of the award-winning historic magazine, ‘The Plague’, the founder of the Longbourn History Festival, and the creator of the celebrated historic Edinburgh Fringe show, ‘News@1066’.

Gavin Roser
Shipping & Transportation


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Coming from:

Ayr, Ayrshire UK

Gavin is Ambassador at Large of the European Freight and Logistics Leaders' Forum, Brussels based think tank. He sees a dynamic world and interviews leaders focused on and meeting change head on. His has been Managing Director of a major ship agency, Chairman of first joint venture in the Falklands post conflict, Maritime Advisor to National Shipping Line of Iran and Consultant at the centre of the privatisation of the shipping industry of New Zealand. He is a member of the Royal Institute of International Affairs. Gavin has seen remarkable change over his 54 years in shipping. He greatly enjoys bringing people with different perspectives together, and discovering new things.

John Sherlock
Architecture
MA (Oxon)


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Coming from:

Horsham, West Sussex UK


John is a seasoned cruise speaker on architecture and its history, having worked with Swan Hellenic, Cunard, Voyages of Discovery and P&O. John has the knack of making his talks fun, even though there's a lot of content! When working at Windsor Great Park, he was selected to make a presentation to HM the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle.

Jonathan H. Ward, FRAS
Astronomy & Space Exploration


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Coming from:

Greensboro, North Carolina USA

Jonathan H. Ward is an astronomer, author, speaker, and space historian. Jonathan’s joy of bringing the space program to life for the public began in high school, when he served as a tour guide at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum during the Apollo era. Today he is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a Solar System Ambassador for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and a frequent speaker on astronomy and space exploration to audiences ranging from schools to retirement communities to national conferences.

Michael Kerry White
Film Actor, Author, Singer, International business


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Coming from:

High Wycombe, Bucks UK

Michael was born outside Cardiff in the UK but now lives near London. For 30 years his working life was as a highly successful International Sales Director and CEO travelling the world presenting, working in and visiting many diverse countries and cultures. At the end of 2011 he decided to hand in his Frequent flyer cards and retire. This didn't last very long because by a series of accidents and good fortune he has become a multi-award winning character and comedic actor and author. Michael is highly sought after and accomplished speaker and presenter, who is enjoyed by audiences from all around the world.

Dr Karen Woodman
Destination History & Culture
B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D.


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Coming from:

Brisbane, Queensland Australia

Dr Karen Woodman is a retired university professor, who is an entertaining cruise enrichment speaker on topics such as history, education, street art, culture, dance, language, and food as they relate to cruise destinations. Karen is also an avid social dancer who enjoys sharing her love of dance, the benefits of social dance, and the mind-body connection. She has traveled extensively, including North and South America, the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, the Caribbean, Cuba, Europe, Scandinavia, and South-East Asia.

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