Increase
your cultural knowledge by enrolling in courses offered through the
Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College. All featured classes
meet at Oakton's Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie.
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Great Women of Opera (MUS E79-61) studies famous heroines in opera
history. Four-week class meets 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays, starting
Oct. 26. Course fee is $50.
Sicily:
Crossroads of Civilization (ART C78-61) explores the convergence
of Greek, Roman, Arab, and Norman cultures on the tiny island at Italy's
southern tip. One-week seminar meets 1 - 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct.
27. Course fee is $20.
Discovering
the Six Brandenburg Concertos, Part II (MUS C06-62) continues
the Emeritus exploration of Bach's musical odyssey. Four-week course
meets 10 - 11:30 a.m., Wednesdays, starting Nov. 3. Course fee is
$60.
Oakton's
Emeritus Program offers credit and noncredit courses, lectures, seminars,
and tours, while providing an opportunity to share learning with peers
age 50 and over.
Students
age 60 and over who live within Oakton's district pay half-tuition
for Emeritus noncredit classes. Those who have registered for classes
within the last five years may register using the Touch-Tone system
by dialing 847-635-1616. Touch-Tone registration requires payment
using a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).
For
more information, 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.