News Release

December 4, 2001

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Here's your chance to learn more about topics of international interest by enrolling in Passport to the World, a lecture series offered by Oakton Community College's Emeritus Program. Beginning in April 2002, this series of nine lectures is scheduled from 1-2:30 p.m. on Thursdays in Room A151 at Oakton's Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue, Skokie.

The series opens on April 11 with "Czech Republic." Dick Farkas, professor of political science at DePaul University, will explore the link between the small arms trade and Vaclav Havel's Czechoslovakia.

John Beloncur, professor in the school of urban planning at University of Illinois at Chicago, presents "Colombia" on April 18. The lecture examines what impact the role of children has had in the country's 37-year insurgency.

In her April 25 presentation, "Germany: Economic Health," Joyce Bremmer, associate professor at Oakton Community College, discusses how the German economy has fared since the reunification.

Sarah Hughes, professor of political science at Northwestern University, examines the North American Free Trade Agreement in her lecture "NAFTA Revisted," on May 2.

Bill Taylor, chairperson of the history department at Oakton, presents the "Middle East" on May 9. The ongoing quest for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians will be discussed, as will the ongoing role of the U.S. in the conflict.

On May 16, former United Nations employee Manuel Cuba, will discuss the life and upbringing of Peru's current president, Alejandro Toledo, in his lecture "Peru."

"Women Leaders in Asia" is the topic on May 23, when international businessman, Scott Satterfield presents his lecture.

On May 30, "African Women in Business" will be presented by Margaretta Swigert-Gacheru, former editor-in-chief of Women's World Banking magazine. Among the topics she will explore is the influence women have had in Africa's financial development.

Andrew Wachtel, professor of Slavic languages and literature at Northwestern University, presents the final lecture on June 6, entitled "Can Macedonia Be Saved?" The civil war amongst the Macedonian and Balkan peoples will be among the topics covered.

Students age 60 and older who live in Oakton's district pay $45 for the series of nine lectures. Students under age 60 and those who live out of district pay $50. Proof of age and residency must be provided at registration. For more information, call (847) 635-1414.

Media Contact: Gian Galassi (847) 635-1810

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