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Plaines Schedule
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Hartstein Schedule
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THURSDAY
Invisible
Children: Rough Cut
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
What if a story could change the world? In 2003, three young Americans
left California in search of such a story. What they discovered left them
both disgusted and inspired. The film, Invisible Children (www.invisiblechildren.com),
is dedicated to exposing the tragic story of guerilla war in Northern
Uganda, where youths are kidnapped nightly from their homes and forced
to fight as child soldiers. [Room 1608]
Film
Discussion: Invisible Children: Rough Cut
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join Michael Madill, instructor of history, for a discussion of the film,
Invisible Children. This discussion will include an exploration
of the major events leading to the conflicts in Northern Uganda today,
the history and practice of training child soldiers as young as eight
years old, as well as positive changes taking place throughout Africa.
[Room 1608]
Seeking
Peace
11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Join Gwen Nyden, professor of sociology, and Richard Stacewicz, professor
of social sciences and history, for a panel discussion featuring Vietnam
and Iraq war veterans. Learn how their experiences led them to join broad-based
anti-war movements. [Room 1604]
Route
66
12 - 1 p.m.
Enjoy the best of the Beatles, Queen, Tina Turner, and more—all
in fabulous four-part a cappella harmony! Audiences can’t
help but get involved as the four lovely ladies of Route 66 entertain
and amaze with vocal acrobatics and a “feel good” stage show
that brings a smile to every face. Don’t miss this exciting musical
journey through the decades, from nostalgic swing to contemporary rock
‘n’ roll. [Cafeteria]
CANCELLED
Freedom Writers: A Staged Reading
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Freedom Writers is a powerful collection of personal writings
by students who attend an inner-city California high school. Listen as
these compelling essays come to life in a staged reading by Oakton faculty
and students. [Room 1610]
Experiences
with Racism
2 - 3 p.m.
Join Paul Johnson, associate professor of student development, and Ken
Kikuchi, instructor of psychology, for a presentation on how we learn
and perpetuate hate in our culture. Explore the impact of social learning
theory as well as the biological aspects of racism.
[Room 1604]
OakArt
2008: Public Reception
5 - 8 p.m.
OakArt is an annual exhibition to celebrate the creativity of Oakton art
students. Come view their talents in painting, drawing, photography, ceramics,
and digital art at this free reception. The exhibition continues through
May 2. [Koehnline Museum of Art]
The
Tiger and the Snow
(Italian) – Modern Language Film Festival
[Room 1608]
6 - 7:45 p.m.
Life in the German Democratic Republic
6:30 - 7 p.m.
Join Kerstin Tousignant, instructor of German, for a presentation about
the political system in the former East Germany. Explore how this system
controlled social and cultural life within its borders and its image to
the rest of the world. [Room 1604]
The
Lost Music of Victor Neustadtl
7 - 7:30 p.m.
Hear the unique music of composer Victor Neustadtl as performed by soprano
Amy Zumfelde, associate professor of German. A contemporary of the renowned
Gustav Mahler, Neustadtl’s opera, Das Inner Licht, was
performed in Prague on December 16, 1930, under the legendary conductor
Kurt Adler. Nazis destroyed many of Neustadtl’s original compositions,
but other works survived and recently were discovered by a family member.
These “lost works” premiered at Oakton in October 2007. [Room
1604]
The
Lives of Others
(German) – Modern Language Film Festival
[Room 1604]
7:30 - 9:15 p.m.
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