Amazing Women: Trailblazers

Throughout history, women had few legal rights and even fewer life choices. Yet, despite overwhelming odds, there have always been women who charted their own course to accomplish historic breakthroughs. In this course, you’ll meet amazing women like: Hypatia, the famed mathematician and scientist of ancient Alexandria; Sappho, the great poet of archaic Greece; Artemisia Gentileschi, the renowned painter of the Italian Baroque; Joan of Arc and many more. Let’s discover how these remarkable women overcame society’s restrictions to achieve their unique goals. Instructor: Joan Krawitz

Tuesdays, Nov. 4 to Dec. 9
1 to 3 p.m.
CEHUMNT-0001-029, $159, Lifelong Learner $119
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Asteroid and Comets: The Science and the Risks

What are asteroids and comets? These small rocky and icy objects orbit farther from the Sun than Earth and hold an important place in the story of our solar system. Recent spacecraft have visited them and expanded and deepened our knowledge of them enormously. But some have impacted Earth in the past with devastating consequences (just ask the dinosaurs). Should we be concerned? Let’s look at these fascinating objects—and the risks they pose to humanity. Instructor: Joe DalSanto

Saturday, Oct. 25
7:30 to 9 p.m.
CEHUMNT-0001-200, free
Registration is required.
Jack H. Turner Conference Center
Student Resource Center (SRC 2000)

The Forties: The Homefront
Goes to War

When the United States entered WWII, the entire country mobilized. Factories converted to military production and women joined the workforce as welders, builders, and code breakers. Twenty million Americans relocated to war towns. Hollywood and Madison Avenue promoted patriotic propaganda as celebrities sold war bonds. Yet the armed forces remained segregated, as did civilian work. Post-war, women were told homemaking was their priority. Discover how home front opportunities and sacrifices transformed America forever. Instructor: Joan Krawitz

Mondays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 8
1 to 3 p.m.
CEHUMNT-0001-090, $159, Lifelong Learner $119
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Fritz Bauer: The Prosecutor Who Brought Nazis to Justice

In 1957, Fritz Bauer, a German Jewish Attorney General in Hesse, provided the critical intelligence that laid the groundwork for the 1960 capture of Adolf Eichmann, a key architect of the Holocaust, in Argentina. This class honors Bauer as the courageous figure who initiated the Auschwitz Trials, compelling post-war German society to confront its complicity and denial. Instructor: Anette Isaacs

Wednesday, Nov. 12
6 to 8 p.m.
CEHUMNT-0001-031, $29, Lifelong Learner $19
Virtual classroom

Illinois’ Haunted Past

Learn about some of the most haunted places in Illinois! Discover the truth about many local ghost stories, like the St. Omer Witch and Chicago’s own hitchhiking ghost, Resurrection Mary. Hear the strange stories behind Chicago’s Alley of Death and Collinsville’s Seven Gates of Hell. This class is about the origens and history of local haunted places. It does not cover the topic of paranormal investigations. Instructor: Jay Sternickle

Tuesday, Oct. 28
10 a.m. to noon
CEHUMNT-0001-079, $29, Lifelong Learner $19
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Ottawa’s Radium Girls

Learn the unusual story of the famous “Radium Girls” of Ottawa, Illinois. Almost 100 years ago, they contracted radiation poisoning at their factory jobs at Radium Dial Company in Ottawa. A lawsuit ensued, resulting in improved industrial safety standards for many decades. Instructor: Jay Sternickle

Tuesday, Nov. 25
10 a.m. to noon
CEHUMNT-0001-078, $29, Lifelong Learner $19
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes

Discover the history of some of the most famous shipwrecks of the Great Lakes. Learn about famous ships, like the SS Eastland, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, and the SS Daniel J. Morrell. Hear stories of personal heroism, courage—and tragedies that could have been avoided. Instructor: Jay Sternickle

Tuesday, Nov. 4
10 a.m. to noon
CEHUMNT-0001-075, $29, Lifelong Learner $19
On campus in Glen Ellyn

World War One: The First Year (1914)

Explore the various historical trends that led to the beginning of World War I or, “The Great War,” as it was known before WWII, then address the first few months of the war on land and at sea. Instructor: Greig Siedor

Thursdays, Oct. 30 to Nov. 13
10 a.m. to noon
CEHUMNT-0001-004, $59, Lifelong Learner $39
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Motown: The Music That Moved the World

In Detroit in the 1960s, Motown Records produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles—110 Top Ten hits, to be exact! It was “The Sound of Young America,” sung by performers like The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Using audio and visual content, we’ll trace an amazing journey of timeless music that moved us then and moves us now. Instructor: Gary Wenstrup

Wednesdays, Oct. 29 to Nov. 12
9:30 to 11 a.m.
CEHUMNT-0001-055, $59, Lifelong Learner $39
On campus in Glen Ellyn

The Rock ’n’ Roll Music Series: From “Heartbreak Hotel” to “Uptown Girl”

Instructor Gary Wenstrup shares the history and music of the biggest music acts of the 1960s and 1970s. Each session will be a multimedia exploration of two or more iconic superstars. Choose one session or enjoy the entire series! Classes are held on Mondays, from 9:30 to noon on campus in Glen Ellyn.

Fleetwood Mac and Billy Joel
Monday, Oct. 27
CEHUMNT-0001-043, $29, Lifelong Learner $19

Carole King and Rod Stewart
Monday, Nov. 10
CEHUMNT-0001-044, $29, Lifelong Learner $19

James Taylor/Carly Simon and The Beatles Sgt. Pepper
Monday, Nov. 24
CEHUMNT-0001-045, $29, Lifelong Learner $19

Bob Marley and Motown Records
Monday, Dec. 8
CEHUMNT-0001-046, $29, Lifelong Learner $19

Paul Simon and The Beatles White Album
Monday, Dec. 15
CEHUMNT-0001-047, $29, Lifelong Learner $19

Simon & Garfunkel: Together and Apart

If you took the sweet harmonies of the Everly Brothers and matched them with the lyricism of Bob Dylan, the result might be Simon & Garfunkel. Often considered the thinking person’s rock ‘n’ rollers, they were also one of the most successful musical acts of the 1960s. Using audio and visual content, we trace the arc of Simon & Garfunkel’s career. We will also cover their solo careers, including their initial successes, their blockbuster reunion concert in 1981 in New York’s Central Park and Paul’s worldwide smash “Graceland.” Instructor: Gary Wenstrup

Tuesdays, Dec. 2 to 16
9:30 to 11:15 a.m.
CEHUMNT-0001-054, $69, Lifelong Learner $45
On campus in Glen Ellyn

Solo in the Seventies: The Beatles From 1970-80

After The Beatles disbanded, one question echoed all over the world: When will The Beatles get back together? They never did, of course, but the decade following their breakup was very eventful and produced such timeless songs as “Imagine,” “My Sweet Lord” and “Band on The Run.” Using audio and visual content, explore the highs and lows of their music, lawsuits, and relationships with each other. Instructor: Gary Wenstrup

Wednesdays, Nov. 19 to Dec. 10 (no class Nov. 26)
9:30 to 11 a.m.
CEHUMNT-0001-016, $59, Lifelong Learner $39
On campus in Glen Ellyn

To help individuals ages 50 and older transition to new career and training opportunities, College of DuPage offers a specialized career-readiness workshop. Under the guidance of an expert career coach, update your resume, practice interviewing and negotiating skills, and develop a professional LinkedIn profile. Learn about the resources available to you at College of DuPage and within the broader community. This class is offered at a minimal charge to students age 50 and older only. Registration is required.

Prepare for your next career step by updating your digital presence on LinkedIn with this condensed workshop. Our career advancement expert helps you create a LinkedIn profile and learn how to leverage it to move ahead.

Brush up on your career search basics in this condensed workshop. Our career advancement expert helps you update your resume, learn key features of today’s job market and get ready to take your next step!

Now that you’ve updated your resume and polished your interview skills, it’s time to ramp up the rest of your job search activities. We’ll explore little-known job search websites and make sure your LinkedIn profile is ready. Receive smart strategies on the who, what, when, where and why of networking and learn about salary and benefits negotiation through fun and informative exercises. Lastly, we’ll discuss the etiquette of online interviews. Every class promises lots of group discussion and interaction, led by a leading career advancement expert.

Evaluate your past accomplishments, current interests, skills and future goals in a friendly and supportive environment. Designed for the adult who is returning to school, entering the workforce, or exploring volunteer opportunities, this course explores some assessment tools, including writing exercises to help you uncover your true interests. Develop an awareness of yourself and your goals for the next step.