Happy Holidays from Oakton's Alliance for Lifelong Learning!

The College will be closed from December 24, 2007 through January 1, 2008.

It's time for New Years resolutions -- have you been thinking about brushing up on your job skills, or adding some new ones to your repertoire? Would you like to take a cooking class, learn bridge or start exercising? We can help you with all of these and much more.

Start 2008 off by expanding your mind -- and perhaps your opportunities! Take a few minutes to look through our course offerings at http://www.oakton.edu/cont_ed/all/index.html

Ignore the date - Spring is here!

The date says "almost winter," but at the Oakton Noncredit Continuing Education office we know that Spring has sprung! Our Spring classes start in January, and registration has begun.

We continue to be proud of our recent new partnerships in Evanston, both at ETHS and in the larger Evanston community. One of our wonderful new partners is Boocoo Cultural Center, located adjacent to ETHS on Church street. BooCoo offers a large variety of classes and is host to a lively evening music scene - which is definitely worth your while to check out. Accordingly, our partnership with Boocoo for Spring 2008 consists of two exciting classes on recording studio techniques. Both are held at Boocoo's in-house recording studio.

INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO RECORDING TECHNIQUES FEE: $160
This class is held in a working music studio with the in-house sound engineer. You will be introduced to a broad range of recording concepts including how signal flow works and moves through the studio; microphone types and techniques; and Pro Tools and other computer-based recording software. Students will have hands-on experience throughout the class.
MUS B19-01, BOCO, 8 Tue., 1/22, 7-9 pm CRN 40501

INTERMEDIATE STUDIO RECORDING TECHNIQUES FEE: $160
Apply basic recording concepts learned in the introductory class to a full hands-on experience at Boocoo Recording Studio. Learn how all the concepts work together as you actually mix a recording session and develop your ears. Then, set up your first demo recording session with an in-house jazz ensemble. Finally, mix the resulting tracks for a complete sound engineering experience. Students who complete both sessions may apply for an unpaid, 10-week internship for more experience and resumé-building.
MUS B21-01, BOCO, 8 Tue., 3/18, 7-9 pm CRN 40900

For information on how to register, go to http://www.oakton.edu/cont_ed/all/registration.html

The Noncredit Dispatch has morphed from an e-newsletter into a blog. We like the idea of a blog because it is quick to update - thus providing you with the most current information on classes, programs and events. We can update this blog as often as we like, or as often as news occurs.

Let's start with some classes that are starting late in the fall term. For information, call either 847.982-9888 (press 3) or 847.635.1808.

• Anime Illustrations at Oakton's Skokie campus, Sat., Nov. 17, 1-4 pm
  
• Intermediate Excel at Evanston HS on four Tue. starting Nov. 20,
  6-9 pm
  
• The Beatles! at Niles West HS, Tues., November 27, 7-8:30 pm
  
• Pallet Knife Painting at Maine West HS, Wed., Nov. 28,
  6:30-9:30 pm
  
• Crocheted Wire Bracelet at Morton Grove Park District, Mon.,
  Dec. 3, 7-9 pm
  
• Avoiding Identity Theft at Maine East HS, Tues., Dec. 4,
  7-9 pm
  
• Travel Photography at Evanston HS on Thurs., Dec. 6,
  7-9:30 pm
  

Bear in mind also that registration for the Spring 2008 term has begun! The link on the right will take you to Oakton's Noncredit Continuing Education website. There you can read about Spring 2008 classes, find out how to register, find class locations, phone numbers and other essential information.