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Book notes: Jodi Picoult signs ‘Storyteller’ Saturday Mar 14, 2013 12:00 AM
Best-selling author Jodi Picoult reads from and signs copies of her newest book, "The Storyteller," at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Libertyville High School. She then heads to Lisle for a signing at 7 p.m. Saturday at Kennedy Junior High School.
Endorsements: DiLeonardi, Tennes, Meccia for OCC board Mar 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endoses Joan DiLeonardi, Ann Tennes and Neil Meccia for Oakton Community College Board of Education.
Adjunct faculty protest community college cutbacks Mar 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Concerned that community colleges are cutting the teaching hours of part-time faculty to avoid providing them health care under the Affordable Care Act, educators are imploring presidents to reconsider. "If you don't have contingent labor, you don't have community colleges," Roosevelt University faculty member Beverly Stewart said afterward.
Explore the Future of Feminism at Oakton Conference Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Examine feminism through diverse lenses from women involved in academics, science, literature, activism, and art at the one-day conference Futuristic Feminism: Visionary Perspectives Across the Disciplines, 8:30 a.m.5 p.m., Friday, March 22, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.
Book notes: Meet Stephenie Meyer, 'Host' actors at Anderson's Mar 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Stephenie Meyer signs copies of the movie-related edition of her book "The Host" from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 11, at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. Meyer visits the bookstore with actors Max Irons and Jake Abel, who appear in the film version. The author will sign a maximum of two books per customer.
Oakton conference explores the future of feminism Mar 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Examine feminism through diverse lenses from women involved in academics, science, literature, activism, and art at the one-day conference Futuristic Feminism: Visionary Perspectives Across the Disciplines, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, March 22, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.
Glass Slipper Project collection is under way Mar 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The 2013 collection drive for the Glass Slipper Project is now under way at all eight Zengeler Cleaners locations.
Some fear new, high-tech GED a problem for low-income test takers Mar 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Suburban education officials are worried looming federal changes to GED testing will leave those less fortunate with one less path to joining the workforce. The test will become computerized in 2014, and the price to take the exam will more than double. Plus, you need a credit card and an email address. "It’s going to be people with the least resources who are going to be left out," Josh Boies of Kane County says.
Harper approves $2 per credit hour tuition increaseFeb 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Consistent with a regional trend among community colleges, Harper College will ask its students to dig a little deeper into their pockets for the cost of a high education. The board of trustees last week unanimously approved increasing tuition by $2 per credit hour beginning in the summer 2013 term. For a full-time student taking 30 credit hours annually, that’s an additional $60 for a total of $3,735.
Oakton’s Nature Project shines at Brickton Art Center Feb 28, 2013 12:00 AM
Art students and faculty from Oakton Community College will showcase their ecologically themed works at The Nature Project, which opens Friday, March 8, at the Brickton Art Center, 306 Busse Highway, Park Ridge. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Oakton lecture spotlights African Jews during Black History Month Feb 26, 2013 12:00 AM
What it means to be an African Jew is the topic of a free event 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, at Oakton Community College’s Skokie campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave. (Room P103). Though fewer than 2 percent of the world’s nearly 14 million Jews live in Africa, some Jewish communities there are among the oldest in the world, originating more than 2,700 years ago.
Allstate's Gregoire works to help others Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Kukec's People features Buffalo Grove's Maryse Gregoire, who has worked for Allstate for 39 years and recently won the Outstanding Employee Volunteer of the Year award with her community work.
Oakton, Maine West hold One Billion Rising events Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Maine West High School and Oakton Community College, both in Des Plaines, held events Thursday as part of the Valentine’s Day One Billion Rising global event to raise awareness about violence against women and girls.
Oakton students raise awareness about violence against women Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Oakton Community College students will join in the "One Billion Rising" global campaign to raise awareness about violence against women and girls this Valentine's Day. The college's Women's and Gender Studies Program is joining organizations from more than 160 countries worldwide to participate in the campaign calling for one billion men and women to raise awareness about violence against women.
Book notes: Dave Barry reads ‘Insane City’ in Naperville Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
New York Times best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize-winner Dave Barry reads from and signs copies of his new novel "Insanse City" at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville.
Exhibition showcases works by Oakton art faculty Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The Koehnline Museum is holding a free gala reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, for a new exhibition by two of Oakton Community College's senior faculty members who will be retiring after long careers with the art department.
Suburbs rise, join billion dancing women to change world Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
On the most romantic day of the year, groups around the suburbs will rise up, speak out and dance as part of a worldwide effort to end violence against women. Says 71-year-old Mary Shesgreen, one of the organizers and a longtime member of Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice: "Dancing feels wonderful. It feels liberating. It feels empowering. It's aesthetically expressive. Dance is a very strong and liberating force."
Celebrate Greek Culture at Oakton Community College Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
It will all be "Greek to you" when Oakton Community College hosts a month of events as a part of "Coming Together in Skokie." This year, it will be a celebration of ancient and Greek contemporary culture.
Oakton soccer player named to Junior College Scholar All-America Team Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
The National Soccer Coaches Association of America recently named Oakton Community College men's soccer player Bobak Khalili of Schaumburg to its 2012 Junior College Men Scholar All-America Team. This is the first year that NSCAA has had such a team.
Oakton College appoints new diversity leader Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Oakton Community College in Des Plaines recently appointed Michael Anthony as its new assistant vice president for access, equity, and diversity.