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October 19, 2004


Oakton Emeritus Program Studies Vivaldi, WWII

The history of World War II and Vivaldi's classic Four Seasons symphony come alive in courses offered by the Emeritus Program at Oakton Community College.

World War I and II: Men and Their Machines (HIS C06-61) profiles the evolution of tanks and other armored warfare from 1914 to 1945. The course also highlights two famous World War II tank commanders, George Patton and Erwin Rommel. Two-week class meets 10 - 11:30 a.m., Thursdays, starting Dec. 2, at Oakton's Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Course fee is $30.

Vivaldi's Immortal Four Seasons: Fall (BOT E11-61) allows students to experience and learn the history of Vivaldi's classic symphony. Poems originally included with the composition also will be examined. One-week seminar meets 10:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. Course fee is $20 and includes lunch.

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, 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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