Emeritus Summer 2024

Current Events International Week in Review

There's an App for That Fee: $25 It’s amazing how many apps are available to solve life’s problems. In this class, you will learn how to add and delete apps from your devices; get an introduction to subscription, phone and tablet apps; learn the differences between Google Play, iTunes and iPhone apps; learn how to assign passwords and manage subscriptions; and how to recognize suspicious applications and practice safe online habits. No Senior Discount . DPR E21, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 7/8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN: 50043 Let's Surf the Internet Fee: $25 Surfing can be safe and fun, instead of reckless and dangerous. In this class, learn the differences between different search engines and browsers when using your personal devices. Discover safe and effective ways to surf and shop on the internet; learn how to create strong passwords to protect and secure your information; learn how to download and upload files from your personal device. With these skills, you’ll be “surfing” like a pro, in no time! No Senior Discount. DPR E28, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 7/15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN: 50044 Movies, Music and More Fee: $25 Who needs a movie theater, TV or radio? You have a personal device! In this class, you will learn the difference between “streaming” and “downloading” movies or music. You will learn how to stream and manage music, movies and programs on your personal devices, with the best video and sound output settings for an optimum viewing experience. Understand the features of headsets and microphones that can improve your entertainment quality. No Senior Discount . DPR E42, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 7/22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN: 50045 Social Media Fee: $25 Social Media is all the craze! It’s fun and useful, and is always changing and evolving. In this class, you will discover the differences between currently popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. Learn how to secure and manage your personal accounts, and how to communicate safely. Discover how to “follow” and invite followers to "follow” you. You will get a sample of how different social media platforms perform across different

Fee: $99 A series of presentations and discussions about international events of the week. 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 constraints. Join Joseph Harrington, in an analysis and evaluation of weekly international events.

PSE B04, 6 Thu., 7/11-8/15, 10-11:30 a.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN: 50038; Virtual attendance CRN: 50039

Health and Fitness Tai Chi and Qigong (Chi Kung) I 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 circu- lation, 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 7/1 . Fee: $120 In this class the instructor will continue to build upon and add to the movements and routines that were taught in Tai Chi & Qigong (Chi Kung) I. Students will continue to practice the routines learned in the previous class and learn new movements. Additionally, students will learn how to combine movement with meditation in order to create and experience "moving meditation" which will improve and increase the physical and psychological benefits of these practices. Instructor Mark Przybysz is a certified full instructor in PED E30, 10 Mon., 6/3-8/12, 1:15-2:15 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN: 50015; Virtual attendance CRN: 50016 Tai Chi & Qigong (Chi Kung) II Master Mantak Chia’s Universal Healing Tao system. Prerequisite: Tai Chi & Qigong (Chi Kung) I or permission

personal devices. No Senior Discount . DPR E35, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 7/29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

CRN: 50046

Zoom Basics Fee: $25 The pandemic has made Zoom an ubiquitous form of com- munication for businesses and organizations. In this class, you'll learn about how you can use Zoom on your personal device for video conferencing, online learning and more! Discover the differences between a free or subscription Zoom accounts; learn how to set up and manage your video, speakers and sound. Discover how to use Zoom settings to look, sound and hear better when you are “Zooming!” No Senior Discount . DPR E54, OC/SK, 1 Mon., 8/5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CRN: 50047

from the instructor. No class 6/19, 7/3. PED E45, 10 Wed., 6/5-8/21, 1:15-2:15 p.m. In person at Skokie Campus CRN: 50017; Virtual attendance CRN: 50018

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