Please Note: Some Emeritus courses listed have two options to attend (online or in person). You can only attend the option that you registered for. You may not switch between online and in person. Courses or lectures scheduled to occur in person may move to remote if potential COVID exposure is a consideration. NONCREDIT CLASSES
Sports in Cinema Fee: $156 Since the early days of cinema, the world of sports has cap- tivated filmmakers and their audiences. Join Francine J. Sanders, M.A., film scholar and writer, for this new course that explores sports on film. Films under consideration: “The Set-Up” (1949), “The Hustler” (1961), “Rocky” (1976), “Breaking Away” (1979), “Hoosiers” (1986), “A League of Their Own” (1992), “Foxcatcher” (2014), and “I, Tonya” (2017). No class 6/19 and 7/3. HUM E72, Virtual, 8 Mon., 6/5-8/7, 1:30-4:45 p.m. CRN 50002 Cinema and Water Fee: $156 This new course, taught by Francine J. Sanders, M.A., will explore eight water-themed films. Some are set on the water, and others offer water in a less obvious way. Under consideration: “All is Lost” (J.C. Chandor), “Swimming Pool” (Francois Ozon), “Life of Pi” (Ang Lee), “Das Boot” (Wolfgang Petersen), “Chinatown” (Roman Polanski), “Lifeboat” (Alfred Hitchcock), “Water” (Deepa Mehta), “The Shape of Water” (Guillermo del Toro), and “Dark Waters” (Todd Haynes). Put on your life preserver and join us! No class 7/5. HUM E31, Virtual, 8 Wed., 6/7-8/2, 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. CRN 50020 Current Events International Week in Review Fee: $99 Learn about international events of the week through this series of presentations and discussions. Readings will be provided for each session, addressing important historical factors and recent developments. Participants will discuss opportunities and obstacles for certain courses of action, weighing considerations of justice against practical con- straints. Join Joseph S. Harrington, M.A., in an analysis and evaluation of weekly international events. No Class 7/6. PSE B04, 6 Thu., 6/29-8/10, 10-11:30 a.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN 50033; Virtual CRN 50034 Fee: $120 Qigong (Chi Kung), consisting of the two Chinese words Qi (Energy) and Gong (Work), is a term used to describe Chinese exercise systems that include health/medical, martial (Tai Chi), and spiritual aspects. Learn movements and practices from Qigong and Tai Chi to improve balance, breathing and Health and Fitness Tai Chi and Qigong (Chi Kung) I circulation, reduce stress, regulate blood pressure, and increase bone density. Mark Przybysz is a certified instructor in Master Mantak Chia’s Universal Healing Tao system. No class 6/19 and 7/3. PED E30, 10 Mon., 6/5-8/21, 1:15-2:15 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN 50017; Virtual CRN 50019
Art Sketching and Watercolor
Fee: $156 This class will emphasize building confidence and mastery in watercolor painting. Needs and goals of each participant will be assessed and individual attention given as we work to achieve a higher level of proficiency in your skills. Learn how to set up a palette, mix colors, apply washes, and blend colors in exciting ways. This class will culminate with a paint-along demonstration by William Nelson , with partici- pants completing their own pieces. No Class 7/5. ART E91, OC/SK, 8 Wed., 6/7-8/2, 2:30-4:30 p.m. CRN 50035 Cinematic Arts More Great Performances in Cinema Fee: $156 Once again, Emeritus instructor Francine J. Sanders, M.A., has curated a group of films that feature outstanding performances by great actors playing unforgettable characters. The selection features a diverse range of films from a variety of decades and directors. Films under consideration: “The Grapes of Wrath ” (1940), “All About Eve ” (1950), “Vertigo ” (1958), “Days of Wine and Roses” (1962) “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975), “Mona Lisa” (1986), “Sexy Beast” (2001), and “Black Swan ” (2010). No class 6/19 and 7/3 . HUM B68, Virtual, 8 Mon., 6/5-8/7, 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. CRN 50018
The program and presentations are excellent. I have learned quite a bit on many topics so feel much more informed. Many are very entertaining as well which I always look forward to! — Linda R.
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