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EMERITUS CLASS LOCATIONS
. Ray Hartstein Campus (OC/SK), 7701 North Lincoln Avenue, Skokie
. Classic Residence by Hyatt (CRbH), 2500 Indigo Lane, Glenview
. Covenant Village (COVE), 2625 Techny Road, Northbrook
. Chicago Botanic Garden (GARD), 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe

ART
DRAWING AND PAINTING - FEE: $110
Learn to draw with a master. Experiment with various forms of painting. Konrad Hack, whose paintings are displayed in the Smithsonian collection, will teach you positional arrangements and organization of line, form and color. All skill levels are welcome.
ART C80-61, OC/SK, 8 Wed., 10/18, 9:30 am-12:30 pm - CRN 60182

DRAW IT, PAINT IT - FEE: $110
Learn drawing and watercolor techniques from Don Lindstrom, artist and advertising promotion creative director. Learn contour drawing, a technique that uses fast sketches. Sharpen your skills and help take the mystery out of watercolor painting and wash techniques. Simplify your work while you multiply your fun (espe
cially beginners).
ART C99-61, OC/SK, 8 Mon., 9/11, 9:30-11:30 am (no class 10/2) - CRN 60183

SKETCHING AND WATERCOLOR - FEE: $90
For those who like to draw and want to improve sketching and drawing skills with pencil and charcoal, this is the class for you! Artist William Nelson will explore the exciting world of watercolor painting and teach color mixing, overlapping, blending colors and how to produce better watercolors more consistently.You may choose to emphasize either or both of these mediums. All levels are welcome.
ART D07-61, OC/SK, 8 Fri., 9/8, 10 am-12 pm - CRN 60184 (no class 9/22, 9/29)

ART APPRECIATION
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CHARLES SHEELER AND THE AMERICAN REALIST TRADITION - FEE: $20
Prepare to experience the upcoming Chicago Art Institute exhibit devoted to "Charles Sheeler: Mediums and Messages." Born in 1883, Sheeler is quintessentially American. Emeritus instructor, Claire Cropping Cross will explore his brilliant precisionist views of the American urban and industrial scene, presented with an eerie abstract sheen that owes much to Sheeler's experiments with clear focus photography.
ART B25-61, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 9/27, 1-2:30 pm - CRN 60179

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PAUL GAUGUIN, (1848-1903) MASTER OF THE TROPICS - FEE: $20
Visit Tahiti through Gauguin's lush canvases. Claire Copping Cross will tell of his unconventional life. Why did he leave his large family and go halfway around the world? What precipitated his suicide attempts? Who were his influences? Learn how his bold experiments in color, two-dimensional forms, and subject matter helped form the basis of modern art.
ART C08-61, OC/SK, 1 Wed, 11/1, 1-2:30 pm - CRN 60180

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THE SUNSET YEARS OF GREAT ARTISTS - FEE: $20
Age is no barrier to creative genius. Claire Copping Cross examines artists who not only worked diligently into their last years, but created some of their best works in extreme old age, including Michelangelo, John Singleton Copley, Gilbert Stuart, Grandma Moses, Titian (Titziano Vecelli), Picasso, Georgia O'Keefe, and Louise Nevelson.
ART C09-61, OC/SK, 1 Wed., 11/15, 1-2:30 pm - CRN 60181

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PERFORMING ARTS

We have three wonderful new series of musical performances for you this fall!

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CINEMATIC ARTS
THE CINEMA OF KRZYSZTOF - FEE: $130
Discover the life and art of visionary Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Kieslowski in this special 10-week course taught by Emeritus instructor Francine J. Sanders. We'll screen and discuss The Decalogue, Kieslowski's extraordinary series based on the Ten Commandments.The series, like much of Kieslowski's work, offers a contemporary meditation on the complexity and challenges of human existence. We'll also screen and examine the filmmaker's celebrated Three Colors trilogy: Red, White, and Blue. Be prepared for stimulating and thought-provoking discussions!
HUM B28-61, OC/SK, 10 Tue., 10/3, 9:30 am-12:45 pm - CRN 60225

Computer Courses
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CURRENT EVENTS
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THE WEEK IN REVIEW WITH GEORGE LUNGU - FEE: $90
You need not wait for Gwen Iffal to make sense of the news each week. Join Oakton Community College professor, George Lungu, for analysis of events in international news. Bring a brown bag lunch and take time to understand foreign affairs from the inside out.
PSE B04-61, OC/SK, 8 Fri., 10/6, 1-2:30 pm - CRN 60226 (no class 11/24)

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KAREN ARMSTRONG'S LOOK AT ISLAM - FEE: $80
Discuss Karen Armstrong's Islam: A Short History, with Bill Taylor, Emeritus professor, Oakton Community College. Learn about Islam as a religion and as a political force in the world today. This is the first in a series of book discussions focused on current issues in world politics.
PSE B10-61, OC/SK, 7 Mon., 10/23, 10:30 am-12 pm - CRN 60227 (no class 11/13)

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THE HISTORY OF THE ARAB/ISRAELI CONFLICT:PART I (1897-1967) - FEE: $60
The history of conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors is complex. Not surprisingly, Israelis and Palestinians describe their shared history very differently. Each chooses to emphasize those events that support his claim to the land and his contention that the other side is an obstacle to peace. Bill Taylor, Oakton Community College Emeritus professor, will attempt to bring together these two "histories" into a single narrative that reflects the full complexity of the struggle.
PSE B09-61, OC/SK, 5 Mon., 11/6, 2-3:30 pm - CRN 60195 (no class 11/13)

Are you fascinated with CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) and its spin-off TV shows? Then check out CSI: The Real Thing.

HEALTH AND FITNESS
TAI CHI - FEE: $144
Take a vacation from the stresses of life with this peaceful exercise, often called meditation in motion. Tai Chi is best practiced in loose clothing and stocking feet. Comfortable flat shoes are okay. Instructor Lynn Baumhardt studied with and assisted Master H.H. Lui.
PED E30-61, OC/SK, 12 Mon., 9/11, 1:15-2:15 pm (No class 10/2, 11/13) - CRN 60196

ADVANCED TAI CHI - FEE: $144
Continue your vacation from the stresses of life with meditation in motion. Tai Chi is best practiced in loose clothing and stocking feet. Comfortable flat shoes are okay. Instructor Lynn Baumhardt studied with and assisted Master H.H. Lui.
PED E31-61, OC/SK, 12 Mon., 9/11, 12-1pm - CRN 60197 (no class 10/2, 11/13)

BEGINNING HATHA YOGA - FEE: $72
Practice stretching, breathing, and relaxation techniques in the gentle art of Hatha yoga with Diana Gourguechon, a yoga teacher certified by the Himalayan Institute. Discover what the ancients used to relieve stress and rejuvenate the body. Bring a small pillow and a mat or towel to class.
PED S10-61, OC/SK, 6 Wed., 9/6, 9:30-10:30 am - CRN 60198
PED S10-62, OC/SK, 6 Wed., 10/25, 9:30-10:30 am - CRN 60199

INTERMEDIATE HATHA YOGA - FEE: $144
Deepen your relaxation, breathing, and stretching techniques in the gentle art of yoga. This class is for those who have attended beginning Hatha yoga classes and wish to advance in their practice. The instructor is Diana Gourguechon, a yoga teacher certified by the Himalayan Institute. Bring a small pillow and a mat or towel to class.
PED S11-61, OC/SK, 12 Wed., 9/6, 10:45-11:45 am - CRN 60200 (no class 10/18)

YOGA ON SUNDAY - FEE: $84
Yoga is a good way to begin the week. Practice stretching, breathing, and relaxation techniques in the gentle art of Hatha yoga with Cynthia Latimer, a yoga teacher certified by the Himalayan Institute. Discover what the ancients used to relieve stress and rejuvenate the body. Bring a small pillow and a mat or towel to class.
PED B07-61, OC/SK, 7 Sundays, 10/8, 11:30 am-12:30 pm - CRN 60210

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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
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ADVENTURES OF THE SOUL:
MYTHS OF THE ANCIENT GREEKS AND EGYPTIANS - FEE: $110
The myths of the ancient Greeks and Egyptians provide rich resources for gaining insights into the workings of the human soul, or psyche. These myths not only expressed and shaped the daily lives of the ancients, but continue to offer keys for unlocking our own hopes, fears, and conclusions (always provisional) about the meaning of life in this world and beyond. Join Doug Gillette for an exciting and thought-provoking exploration and, in the process, perhaps come to understand your own soul's adventures in new, unexpected, and even startling ways.
PHL E62-61 OC/SK, 10 Fri., 9/8, 10 am-12 pm - CRN 60228 (no class 9/22, 9/29, 11/24)

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THE MODERN WORLD AND THE CATHOLIC CHURCH - FEE: $110
Since the Enlightenment and the French Revolution in the 18th century, the Catholic Church has found itself in conflict with the modern world. How did the Church react to liberalism, socialism, and the modern scientific revolution? How did the papacy deal with nationalism, fascism and anti-Semitism? The Second Vatican Council called for dialogue with the modern world, and in recent decades the Church has become an advocate of the peace movement, freedom, and social justice in the Third World. Marianka Fousek,Th.D., will examine the different facets of the Church, the oldest institution of our civilization, and its development in modern history.
PHL E63-61, OC/SK, 10 Thu., 9/21, 10 am-12 pm (no class 11/23) - CRN 60229

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THE DIASPORA - FEE: $60
Study the "dispersion" of the Jewish People throughout our world, starting in 722 BCE and continuing with the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem (first in 586 BCE, then again in 70 CE). Where did the Jewish People go? How did they fare? What factors contributed to the Holocaust? Study the facts and move beyond them to examine major questions with historian William B. Haase, who belongs to a family of survivors.
HIS B02-61, OC/SK, 5 Mon., 9/18, 10-11:30 am - CRN 60230 (no class 10/2)

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ISLAM'S STORY - FEE: $40
Luiba Derlugian, Ph.D., examines the history of Islam from its roots to the present. She will consider its religious, political, and cultural facets, giving special attention to its role in state-building. The role of Islam in the modern world will be reflected in case studies of Iran, Turkey, and the situation in the Middle East.
HIS B03-61, OC/SK, 3 Thu., 8/24, 2-3:30 pm - CRN 60231

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INTRODUCTION TO THE KABBALAH - FEE: $70
Along with an experienced and engaging teacher of Jewish mysticism, explore the history, ideas, major figures and places related to this ancient wisdom. In addition, this three-session course will offer updated Kabbalah-based teachings that you can use to improve your life today. Taught by Emeritus lecturer Gail Ginsburg.
PHL E27-61, OC/SK, 3 Tue., 11/21, 10-11:30 am - CRN 60233

HUMANTIES
THE NEW YORKER
Since its first issue in February 1925, The New Yorker magazine has engaged Americans with its sophisticated blend of short fiction, reviews, poetry, essays, cartoons, and in-depth features and profiles. Join a peer-led group, coordinated by Joyce Robbins and Manny Gomberg, for stimulating weekly discussions based on your favorite selections from the magazine. A subscription to The New Yorker is required.
HUM E93-61, OC/SK, 6 Mon., 9/18, 10 am-12 pm, $60 - CRN 60193
(no class 10/2)
HUM E93-62, OC/SK, 5 Mon., 11/6, 10 am-12 pm, $50 - CRN 60194 (no class 11/13)

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JOURNEYS TO IMAGINARY PLACES - FEE: $60
Join Manny Gomberg, New Yorker discussion leader, and travel to places where no one has ever been - or ever will be. Be a voyager to the vivid worlds of the following: Shangri-La, Islandia, 1984 and Animal World, Narnia, the alien planets of Star Trek, Gulliver's discoveries, and Camelot.
HUM C14-61, OC/SK, 5 Mon., 9/11, 2:30-4 pm - CRN 60880 (no class 10/2)

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MYSTERIOUS TRAVEL - FEE: $90
When prominent British mystery writer, P.D. James, was asked in an interview what kind of people read mysteries, she replied that they were intelligent people who wanted to believe there was some order in the world. Lynn Baumhardt, Emeritus instructor, explores the popularity of the mystery novel and the use of fiction to better understand other cultures. In examining the values of these cultures, we will compare how they affect the process of solving crimes.
HUM B29-61, OC/SK, 8 Fri., 10/6, 11-12:30 pm - CRN 60208 (no class 11/24)

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AUGUST WILSON : REVOLUTIONARY PLAYWRIGHT - FEE: $40
Imagine a play with five or six characters. Now imagine that each one of them is a musical instrument. Now imagine that this play is a jazz set - each character enters, plays his own thoughts and feelings, then blends into duets and trios and quartets with some of the other characters. Then, one by one, they all go away. What kind of play would that be? Join Tricia Kessie, Emeritus instructor, for a look at our most revolutionary playwright, August Wilson, and see how he uses language and the structure of jazz to create a new dramatic form. We will study his methods before viewing the only one of his 10 plays that has been turned into a movie, The Piano Lesson.
HUM B38-61, OC/SK, 3 Thu., 10/19, 10:30 am-12:30 pm - CRN 60209

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THE ILIAD OF HOMER: A TIMELESS TALE FOR ALL SEASONS - FEE: $90 Join Donna Rosenberg, classics teacher, as she discusses one of the two most influential literary works in western tradition. The Iliad reveals a wealth of information about human nature, human values, and the human condition. Discover its memorable characters, eternal human drama and striking literary style.
HUM B39-61, OC/SK, 8 Thu., 9/7, 2:45-4:45 pm - CRN 60188

DICKENS' LONDON - FEE: $50
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." Examine the conditions, events, and institutions of 19th century London, and how Charles Dickens used them in his novels. Consider the growth and development of London from 1800 to 1870, the New Poor Law of 1834, the workhouse and baby farms, and the squalid criminal and debtors' prisons. Enjoy a virtual visit to Victorian London with Linda Putnam, Dickens aficionado.
HUM B23-61, OC/SK, 3 Thu., 8/17, 1-2:30 pm - CRN 60189

SIX PLAYS - FEE: $70
Read six of the hottest plays to hit the stages of Chicago and New York.Join Karol Verson, Oakton adjunct faculty member and theater aficionado, for a lively debate on the aesthetic and sociopolitical values of each.
EGL E98-61, OC/SK, 6 Thu., 10/12, 1-3 pm - CRN 60190

THUMBS UP, THUMBS DOWN - FEE: $75
Do you love to critique films with your friends? Join Karol Verson, Oakton adjunct faculty member, to give "thumbs up" or "thumbs down" to the latest movies you've seen. The films under discussion will sometimes be controversial, and perhaps a little weird, but always entertaining. You don't have to be an expert to share your opinion about movies that matter.
HUM E74-61, OC/SK, 6 Fri., 10/6, 1-3 pm - CRN 60191

JEWISH SHORT STORIES - FEE: $70
The wide ranging anthology, The Oxford Book Of Jewish Stories, by Ilan Stavans, provides an excellent overview of Jewish writers worldwide. Famous Jewish writers - Sholom Aleichem, Franz Kafka, Saul Bellow, Primo Levi, Elie Wiessel, Cynthia Ozick, Philip Roth and Amos Oz - will challenge assumptions with the rich mixture of short stories included in this useful volume. The variety of topics includes anti-Semitism, Biblical themes, inter-religious and ethnic relations, as well as the Diaspora and mysticism. Join Karol Verson for some stimulating discussions. Students are encouraged to borrow or buy The Oxford Book of Jewish Stories.
HUM B30-61, OC/SK, 6 Mon., 10/9, 1-3 pm - CRN 60192 (no class 11/13)

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MUSIC
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NATURE'S MAJESTIC SYMPHONIES - FEE: $60
Many great composers wrote towering symphonies to celebrate the grandeur of nature. Composer and music researcher Jim Kendros offers symphonic wonders-works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Smetana and others-for us to enjoy in the beautiful surroundings of the Chicago Botanic Garden. Kendros provides background on each composer and discuss symphonic textures and structures. Parking fee is included in the registration fee.
MUS B11-61, GARD, 4 Thu., 11/2, 10-11:30 am - CRN 60607

For more classes at the Chicago Botanic Garden, see the Continuing Education Division's New Partners page.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOZART! A 250-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE - FEE: $60
In recognition of Mozart's 250th birthday year, Lori Lippitz, leader of the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band and an avid devotee of Mozart, offers an in-depth portrait of the man and his music. Aimed at the non-musician with no musical theory background, this course paints a vivid picture of the world in which Mozart's brief career flourished - and sometimes stumbled. In addition to learning about his sonatas, concertos, chamber works, and operas, we will ask: Why did Mozart retain a strong dislike for France and distaste for his hometown, Salzburg ? Why did some consider his operas subversive? Why have some generations celebrated Mozart while others relegated him to the dustbin? The class will be enhanced by pictures, recordings, and (as the grand finale) Viennese pastry!
MUS S63-61, OC/SK. 4 Tue., 9/5, 10-11:15 am - CRN 60206

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LYRIC OPERA PREVIEW 2006-2007:
AN EXCITING AND IN DEPTH PREVIEW OF LYRIC'S 2006-2007 SEASON - FEE: $100
On eight Friday afternoons, noted opera specialist Bob Yaffe will offer a two-hour examination of each of the eight operas scheduled for Lyric's 2006-2007 season. The preview will include background information on the composer and the opera, highlighted by audio and video excerpts. Whether you're attending the performances or not, this course will offer a unique opportunity to preview and study eight great masterworks. The scheduled sessions include:
Friday, October 13: Turandot, Puccini's last masterpiece about an exotic Chinese princess who can only be won by solving three riddles. Missing one means death!
Friday, October 20: Iphigenie en Tauride is a rare 1779 masterpiece by Gluck in which the sensuous and dramatic intersect. The Lyric has called this work a psychological thriller! Romeo and Juliette is Gounod's take on the classic love story. The Romanticism of Gounod's music is thrilling and beautiful.
Friday, October 27: Salome by Richard Strauss - a shocker, even by 21st century standards. This opera contains the most famous striptease ever, the Dance of the Seven Veils!
Friday, November 3: Il Trovatore by Verdi includes numerous operatic hits, including the great "Anvil Chorus." We will try to make sense out of its intricate plot, summarized as "Two men love the same woman, and one murders the other, learning too late that he has killed his own brother."
Friday, November 10: Die Fledermaus is a delightful afternoon of Viennese waltzes and intrigue by the waltz king himself, Johann Strauss. There will be lots of dancing on the high Cs.
Friday, November 17: Cosi Fan Tutte is the third of Mozart's collaborations with Lorenzo de Ponte. The issue of fidelity is closely challenged in the comic masterpiece. Who really ends up with whom? Is there a dark side to this opera?
Friday, November 24: Thanksgiving Holiday - No class
Friday, December 1: Dialogues of the Carmelites is a gripping drama set in 1794 France, during the Reign of Terror. Based on a true story, this opera is intensely dramatic, and the end positively riveting.
MUS S64-61, OC/SK, 7 Fri., 10/13, 1-3 pm - CRN 60215 (no class 11/24)

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PSYCHOLOGY
AGING WITH SPIRIT: BODY AND SOUL - FEE: $100
Are you amazed when you see recent photos of yourself because you think of yourself as young? Join Dorothy Doherty for an examination of this phenomenon. There is in each of us an eternal spirit, a self, a soul, that is forever young, vibrant and searching. Learn ways to relish and support your "eternal" self.
PSY C12-61, OC/SK, 8 Mon., 10/9, 12:30-3 pm - CRN 60207 (no class 10/16, 11/13)

RECREATION
BEGINNING BRIDGE - FEE: $130
Beginning Bridge takes you through mini-bridge (no-trump play, suit play, finessing, ruffing, and sloughing) and into standard American bidding. Put it all together and you're a bridge player! Ron Helman became a life master in 10 months and has been teaching bridge for a decade. He has received the Mini McKenney Award and the Jan Ivory Award and took fourth place when the bridge "Pro Tour" visited Chicago.
REC S60-61, OC/SK, 8 Mon., 10/9, 3-5 pm - CRN 60187 (no class 11/13)

DUPLICATE BRIDGE - FEE: $130
Sharpen your bridge skills. Ron Hellman, Emeritus instructor, will supervise your play of prearranged hands.
REC S61-61, OC/SK, 8 Mon., 10/9, 12:30-2:30 pm - CRN 60185 (no class 11/13)

SCIENCE
A SPACE ODYSSEY 2006 - FEE: $30
Eric Carlson, Ph.D., astronomer Emeritus from the Adler Planetarium, presents astronomy for ordinary people.
September 1 - Mars' Unfolding Surprises
October 6 - Wonderlands in the Saturn System
November 3 - The Many Mini-Worlds of the Solar System
December 1 - Co-evolution of the Earth, its Life and the Rest of the Solar System
Sign up for the entire series at a discount, or enroll in individual presentations. Half price discount does not apply.
SCI E04-61, OC/SK, 4 Fri., 9/1, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1, 1-2:30 pm

MARS' UNFOLDING SURPRISES - FEE: $10
The more we learn about Mars, the more we change our minds about what we're seeing and what we think it means. Was there ever liquid water on the planet? If so, when, how much, for how long - and what happened to it all? One orbiter currently is radar-probing for water deep below Mars' surface. Rovers on the surface and multiple orbiters are sending dramatic new views that continue to challenge our understanding of the Red Planet. Half price discount does not apply.
SCI E04-62, OC/SK, 1 Fri., 9/1, 1-2:30 pm

WONDERLANDS IN THE SATURN SYSTEM - FEE: $10
New images of the planet Saturn, its huge ring world, and its dramatic moons are being received daily from the Cassini orbiter. These images reveal major surprises - millions of moonlets within the rings, liquid water geysers on the moon Enceladus, and mysterious landforms and weather on the giant moon, Titan. We'll view the latest close-up images of these and the many other fascinating worlds in the Saturn system. Half price discount does not apply.
SCI E04-63, OC/SK, 1 Fri., 10/6, 1-2:30 pm

THE MANY MINI-WORLDS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM - FEE: $10
A mega-system of mini-worlds pervades the entire solar system, from dust particles and meteoroids to asteroids, comets, and the icy dwarf planets of the Kuiper Belt. This includes Pluto and its newly discovered extra moons. Why are they there? How did they get there? How do they interact with the large planets of our solar system, including Earth? We'll consider how in the future we may be able to divert comets and asteroids from colliding with Earth. Half price discount does not apply.
SCI E04-64, OC/SK, 1 Fri., 11/3, 1-2:30 pm

CO-EVOLUTION OF THE EARTH,
ITS LIFE AND THE REST OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM - FEE: $10
The Earth has not always been as we see it today, and we are a privileged first generation to understand the epic story of how it developed. We'll see how the changing Sun and other bodies of the Solar System have affected Earth and its life forms - and in turn how life forms have dramatically altered the planet. Half price discount does not apply.
SCI E04-65, OC/SK, 1 Fri., 12/1, 1-2:30 pm

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