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Humanities and Philosophy
Philosophy and the humanities are more than academic disciplines: they are fundamental - and sometimes beautiful or even horrific - expressions of the human condition. Artists and lovers of wisdom share the space where reason and the imagination collide.
Announcements
Des Plaines
The role that artists play in working for social change has come back into focus in recent years, partly because of the recent movements that have arisen across the world. These have helped bring to light a connection between art and social movements that has long informed our practices in different areas. This symposium is an opportunity to reflect on, discuss and celebrate the relationship between arts and activism. It will take place on April 21 here at the Des Plaines campus. For details please click on the title of this announcement.
Des
Plaines, Skokie
Oakton will be offering summer interim classes starting on May 14th, 2012. These courses are 3 weeks long, ending on May 31st. They are offered at both campuses and meet Monday thru Thursday from either 9:00am-1:15pm, or from 1:30pm-5:45pm. If you need an additional class and would like get it done in just a few short weeks, then this is a great opportunity to do so! The courses include Contemporary Culture & the Arts, Ethics, World Religions, Asian Humanities, World Mythologies, and Intro to Film. For more details please see the summer 2012 schedule or click on the title of this announcement.
Des Plaines
Kyle Thomsen, adjunct professor, humanities and philosophy, is now working in the learning center to tutor students in need of help with philosophy classes - including Logic! Thomsen's hours in the Learning Center are Tue. and Thu., 2-6 pm, and by appointment. You can contact him at kthomsen@oakton.edu or 847.635.1658.
Des
Plaines, Skokie
Join the Director for a Viewing of "FISH OUT OF WATER"
Join director Ky Dickens to view and discuss "FISH OUT OF WATER," a genre-bending documentary that examines the Bible verses notoriously used to condemn homosexuality. Inspired by her own "coming out" experience at Vanderbilt University, Dickens combines animation and expert interviews to address this controversial topic. This event will take place at the Des Plaines campus on April 17th at 6:30pm in room 1604, and at Skokie on April 19th at 6:30pm in room A145-A152. Admission is FREE!
Michael Smith's New Film Wins Award for Best Dramatic Short!
Michael Smith, humanities and philosophy, had his new short film, The Catastrophe, debut at this year’s Illinois International Film Festival at the Viaduct Theater in Chicago. The film took home the award for Best Dramatic Short, and features a scene shot on Oakton's campus! Congratulations, Michael! For more info on this new film visit the News and Events page, or click on the title of this announcement!
IMPORTANT DATES
May 25
Summer hours begin.
May 28
Memorial Day holiday, College closed.
June 4
Eight-week summer classes begin.
June 4
Three-week interim grades due.
June 11
Seven-week summer classes begin.
June 11
Four-week interim grades due.
June 14
Last day to submit proof of residency, business service agreements and chargebacks/joint agreements.
June 21
Last day to change to Audit.
June 21
Last day to drop and have course dropped from record.
June 28
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.
June 28
Last day to withdraw with a "W" (no withdrawals after mid-term)
Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after June 28..
July 4
Independence Day holiday. College closed.
