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New Oakton Jewish studies program recalls KindertransportOct 07, 2012 11:02 am - For nearly a year before World War II began, the Kindertransport (children’s transport) saved nearly 10,000 predominantly Jewish children from the growing Nazi threat. ...
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Book notes: 'Darth Vader and Son' author stops at Anderson'sOct 04, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ Meet author Jeffrey Brown as he discusses his new “Star Wars” book, “Darth Vader and Son,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., N...
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Oakton to host forum for 9th District candidatesOct 01, 2012 2:11 pm - Candidates for the U.S. 9th Congressional District will speak at a forum Sunday, Oct. 7, hosted by Oakton Community College in Des Plaines. Incumbent Jan Schakowsky, an...
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Book notes: Jamie Lee Curtis comes to Anderson'sSep 28, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ “Those We Love Most” author Lee Woodruff reads from and signs copies of her new book at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, at Anderson's Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., N...
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Women’s art exhibit at Oakton focuses on politicsSep 26, 2012 3:20 pm - It’s an election year — and women’s issues have been high on the political agenda. Gain a new perspective on some of the most controversial topics of our time at “The Pe...
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Indian filmmaker appearing at OaktonSep 23, 2012 3:15 pm - Indian filmmaker, archivist, and author Yousuf Saeed comes to Oakton next month for two talks on popular Indian art and music. On Monday, Oct. 1, at 12:30 p.m., Saeed w...
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Filmmaker to talk about popular Indian art and musicSep 21, 2012 5:29 pm - Indian filmmaker, archivist, and author Yousuf Saeed comes to Oakton Community College next month for two talks on popular Indian art and music. At 12:30 p.m. Monday Oct...
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Topical issues addressed in Oakton Emeritus ProgramSep 21, 2012 1:59 pm - Join local experts for an analysis of international events and issues during Passport to the World, a series of foreign relations lectures offered by the Emeritus Progra...
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Book notes: Rebecca Skloot talks writing process at Elmhurst CollegeSep 21, 2012 6:00 am - Ÿ “Seraphina” author Rachel Hartman discusses and signs copies of her New York Times best-selling novel at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, at Barnes and Noble — Old Orchard, 55...
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Innovative Harper College manufacturing program spreading statewideSep 20, 2012 10:49 am - The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $12.9 million in federal funding to expand Harper College’s new Advanced Manufacturing program to schools across Illinois, U.S. ...