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September 11, 2007

Enroll in October Oakton Emeritus Courses

Philosophy, cinema, and religion are the focus of October courses offered by the Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College. All featured classes meet at Oakton's Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie.

The Secret of Buddhist Serenity (PHL E74-61) explores universal humanistic teachings for everyday life. Learn from a Buddhist minister how to handle personal challenges and "suffer wisely." Six-week course meets Monday, 10 - 11:30 a.m., starting Oct. 1. Course fee is $80.

Orson Welles: Cinema Author Extraordinaire (HUM B40-61) examines the brilliant career of Orson Welles. Films include Citizen Kane, The Third Man, Othello, and Touch of Evil. Ten-week course meets Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., starting Oct. 2. Course fee is $120.

The Essential Mystics (PHL E72-61) looks at the world's great mystical traditions. Course covers Kabbalah, Sufism, Christian mysticism, and Hindu mystical traditions. Five-week course meets Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., starting Oct. 3. Course fee is $70.

The American Religious Experience: An Experiment in Diversity (HIS B07-61) studies the vitality of religion in America. Eight-week course meets Thursday, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., starting Oct. 4. Course fee is $110.

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down (HUM E74-61) allows students to critique the latest movies. Six-week course meets Friday, 1 - 3 p.m., starting Oct. 5. Course fee is $75.

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.


Media Contact: Bill Paige (847) 635-1806


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