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March 7, 2006

Oakton Emeritus Focuses on the Fine Arts

Feed your appetite for art, literature, and philosophy by enrolling in classes sponsored by the Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College. All featured courses meet at Oakton's Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie.

The New Yorker (HUM E93-72) analyzes favorite selections from the sophisticated magazine, The New Yorker. A subscription to The New Yorker is required. Six-week seminar meets Mondays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., starting March 27. Course fee is $60.

Art of the Baroque (ART C71-71) examines works by Baroque painters, sculptors, and architects. Baroque art is characterized by dynamic energy, exuberant richness, and high drama. Four-week class meets Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m., starting March 29. Course fee is $60.

Axial Age II (PHL E49-72) studies the lives and teachings of influential sages including Zoroaster, Isaiah, Plato, and Confucius. Eight-week course meets Fridays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., starting March 31. Course fee is $90.

Oakton's Emeritus Program offers credit and noncredit courses, lectures, seminars, and tours, while providing a chance to share learning experiences with peers age 50 and over.

For more information about the Emeritus Program, including costs of featured lectures, call 847-635-1414 or 847-982-9888, press 3. For a complete list of Emeritus classes, course fees, seminars, and events, visit www.oakton.edu/emeritus.


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