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Global Studies

Global Studies

The Global Studies Program at Oakton Community College strives to help establish and grow global competencies in our student body and faculty. Global competency exists when an individual is able to understand the interconnectedness of peoples and systems, to have a general knowledge of history and world events, to accept and cope with the existence of different cultural values and attitudes and, indeed, to celebrate the richness and benefits of this diversity. Global Studies promotes and facilitates educational experiences leading to global competency.

For more information, contact Program Coordinator Katherine Schuster, Ph.D., at 847.376.7118 or schuster@oakton.edu.

 


 

Study Abroad in Hyderabad India! Study the History and Cultures of India for one month each Summer, and earn 6 Oakton credits. Scholarships available. Application Deadline extended to Febraury 15th.

Information Sessions for India Study Abroad:
Wednesday, February 1, 12-1 p.m., Room 2430, Des Plaines Campus
Friday, February 3, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Room 2430, Des Plaines Campus
Monday, February 6, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Room 2430, Des Plaines Campus
Unable to attend? Contact Katherine Schuster, Global Studies Coordinator, at 847.376.7118 or schuster@oakton.edu.

 


 

Alumni Profile

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Oakton holds a special place for John Nebl, a police officer who took classes at the College during the 1980s. Not only did he find his vocation, he also found his wife.

 

IMPORTANT DATES


January 21 noon
Last day to submit proof of residency, business service agreements and chargebacks/joint agreements.

February 12
Last day to withdraw from 16-week courses and have course dropped from record.

February 12
Last day to change to audit for 16-week courses.

February 19
Incomplete (I) grades from fall 2011 semester for which faculty have not submitted final grades will become an "F" after this date.

February 20
Presidents' Day holiday, College closed.

March 10 noon
Last day for filing Graduation Petitions.

March 11
Last day to withdraw with a "W" from 16-week courses; Students will receive a grade in all courses in which they are enrolled after March 11.

March 12-18
Spring recess.

March 19
Classes resume after spring recess.

March 26
Registration opens for summer 2012.

April 9
Registration opens for fall 2012.

Full Academic Calendar