October
21, 2003
Oakton Welcomes Movement Leader Robert Bly to 'Men's Day'
Best-selling authors Robert Bly and John Lee will be the keynote speakers at the 11th Annual Men's Day Conference on Sunday, Nov. 23, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road."Men's Day at Oakton has long been an important event in the men's community," said Gregory Baldauf, Ph.D, professor of student development at Oakton. "Robert Bly is coming out of retirement for our event this year, and the day will be elevated by his presence."
Bly and Lee's keynote, "The Psychology and Spirituality of Failure," will examine how, despite their best efforts, men still manage to lose marriages, families, health, and happiness. Their presentation also looks at the value of failure and how to turn defeat into success.
"Men's Day" features more than 20 workshops and seminars dealing with emotional and spiritual pain, shamanism, communication, and meditation, including:
"Gratitude - The Building Block of Happiness," with motivational speaker Anita Fontana. This session is designed to change negative thinking and to improve personal and professional relationships.
"Dealing with Anger and Pain," with Jack Dohr, an anger and pain management teacher at Cook County Juvenile Detention Center. Dohr will share his expertise in how to control anger.
"Successful Fathering After Divorce," with Marty Rosenheck and John Goby, reviews recent research that shows the importance of fathers staying connected to children after divorce.
"The Wisdom Years: An Experiential Weekend Retreat for Men 50 Years and Over," with Edward Ravine and Jacques Gourguechon, an exploration of how men can live their later years with health, meaning and soul.
"Making Peace with Your Inner Teenager: Becoming a True Adult," with Gary McCabe. Discover ways to transform the teenager inside you into a positive force.
Men's Day is evolved from the popular Men's Program at Oakton, founded by sociology professor Steve Schada in 1982, and culminates a men's weekend. On Saturday, Nov. 22, Oakton hosts a national gathering of men for the Eighth Annual At-Home Dads Convention, and that same evening, at 7:30 p.m., presents "An Evening with Robert Bly," featuring the men's movement leader reading from his recently acclaimed editions of poetry.
Registration for Men's Day is $60 before Nov. 18, and $75 at the door. Admission for "An Evening with Robert Bly" is a $15 donation to the Oakton Men's Program Scholarship Fund. Combined registration for Men's Day and the At-Home Dads Convention is $85.
For more information about Men's Day, visit www.oakton.edu/mensday.
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