1, Saturday
Men's Tennis (home) — David Webster Doubles Classic, 9 a.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.1, Saturday
Track and Field — Elmhurst College Quadrangular, at Elmhurst College, 10 a.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.1, Saturday
Softball (home) — vs. Harper College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.1, Saturday
Baseball — at Harper College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.1, Saturday
At the McAninch Arts Center — The Mystical Arts of Tibet with the Monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery. This performance of sacred song and dance is in conjunction with the Gahlberg Gallery exhibit. This tour of art and culture, featuring the famed multiphonic singers of Drepung Loseling monastery, is taking the world by storm. Endorsed by the Dalai Lama as a means of promoting world peace and healing, the monks have shared the stage with Philip Glass, Kitaro, Paul Simon, Sheryl Crow, Michael Stipe, Patti Smith, Natalie Merchant, the Beastie Boys and many others. Experience the sacred and peaceful mysticism that will permeate the MAC spaces. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
1, Saturday
Container Workshop. Scheduled in the Ornamental Horticulture greenhouse from 9 a.m. to noon, this workshop will enable attendees to select from hundreds of varieties of plants and then plant two containers, one for the gardener and one for the horticulture department to sell. Participants can either bring their own container or purchase one from the horticulture area. The cost is $25 per person for one container; very large containers may require an extra charge. Prior to the planting activities, participants will enjoy a lecture on planting techniques, tips and plant combination ideas. For information, call Elizabeth Britt, (630) 942-3806.1 to 9
Registration for returning students for SUMMER term. For information, call (630) 942-2380.2, Sunday
Chicagoland Railroad Collectibles Show. Physical Education Center, Arena, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is not sponsored by College of DuPage. For more show information, call Steve Mazanek (773) 775-5623.2, Sunday
Baseball (home) — vs. Harper College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.2, Sunday
At the McAninch Arts Center — The Neville Brothers. Touring their latest release, Walkin' in the Shadow of Life, The Neville Brothers provide a rich gumbo of jazz, gospel, R&B and funk that culminates in the unmistakable sound that you love to hear time and time again. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 7 p.m., tickets $50/$49. For tickets and information, call (630) 942-4000.3, Monday
Special Student Services Information Night for students, parents and caregivers. Student Resource Center (SRC), Jack H. Turner Conference Center, Room 2800, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2306.4, Tuesday
Student Success Workshop: Test Taking Anxiety. Learn to reduce test taking anxiety and how to minimize stress during test taking. Student Success Workshops are free academic advising seminars for students and community members. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A, noon to 1 p.m. Presenter: Jacqueline Dlatt, professor. For more information, call (630) 942-2259.4, Tuesday
Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training (WNET). The topic for this breakfast meeting discussion is "Financing Your Business." Open Campus Center (OCC), Room 128A, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Bonnie McLaren, (630) 942-2600, or e-mail: mclaren@cdnet.cod.edu.4, Tuesday
Softball — at Triton College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.4, Tuesday
Information and Advising Session: Dental Hygiene. McAninch Arts Center, Room 185, 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call Patti Wellner, (630) 942-4237.4, Tuesday
Baseball — at Oakton Community College, 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.5, Wednesday
Food for Thought: Devastation, Help and Hope: Surviving a Disaster and How to Volunteer in a Disaster. Presenters: Carol Wozniewski, Director, Mental Health Association in Illinois, and Karen Masterson, C.O.D. Financial Aid Specialist and Hurricane Katrina volunteer. Katrina and 9/11 volunteers share their stories of disaster relief and survival. Learn the importance of training, the roles and levels of training in relief organizations, and how to become involved. Sponsored by Counseling Services. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1544, 1 to 2:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2004.5, Wednesday
Spring Lecture Series at the Older Adult Institute: A Gift That Money Can't Buy. Beginning and experienced genealogists will be encouraged by Jeffrey A. Bockman as he explains how to record basic family information, identify and preserve sources for the future, care for precious photographs, and record a family history that includes interesting stories. Building K, West Commons, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2700.5, Wednesday
Information and Advising Session: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1-Q, 2 p.m. For more information, call Barb Matthay, (630) 942-2737.5, Wednesday
Men's Tennis — at Waubonsee Community College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
5, Wednesday
Travel and Tourism Program Information Night. Gain a complete understanding of the program's certificates, degrees and course content. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information, call Joanne Giampa, (630) 942-2556.6, Thursday
Softball — at South Suburban College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.6, Thursday
Information and Advising Session: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3069, 6 p.m. For more information, call Ellen Davel, (630) 942-2158.6, Thursday
Baseball (home) — vs. Prairie State College at Village Green, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.6 to 8, Thursday to Saturday
Track and Field — Chicagoland Championship, at North Central College, Naperville, 10 a.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.6 to May 13
Annual Student Show at the Wings Student Art Gallery. A juried display of paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, ceramics, jewelry and more by College of DuPage students. For more information, call (630) 942-2057.7, Friday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Bonnie Koloc and Howard Levy. Back by popular demand, Renaissance woman and dynamic songstress Bonnie Koloc, along with harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy, return to the MAC. With selections from her latest release, Here to Sing, Koloc enthralls with an eclectic mix of original folk tunes, blues and ballads. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience two tremendous performers together on stage. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 8 p.m., tickets $26/25. For tickets and information, call (630) 942-4000.7 to May 6
At the McAninch Arts Center — Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents Visiting Mr. Green by Jeff Baron, directed by Susan Padveen. When busy young executive Ross almost runs down an elderly Mr. Green, part of his community service sentence is to visit the aged man once a week. Recently widowed, Green lives alone in his New York apartment and resents the sentence as much as Ross does. Ultimately, the relationship grows from antagonism to support and acceptance in this heartwarming, provocative tale of intergenerational friendship. "… the accidental friendship between an old Jewish man and a young Jewish man, each with a …secret … The comedy is of a gentle sort - Mr. Baron is himself no harsh judge …" -N.Y. Times. Buffalo Theatre Ensemble is one of five resident professional ensembles at the MAC. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, McAninch Arts Center, Theatre 2, tickets $25 to $30. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.8, Saturday
Softball — at Rock Valley College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.8, Saturday
Men's Tennis — at University of Chicago vs. Calvin College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.8, Saturday
Baseball — (home) vs. Rock Valley College, 1 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.8, Saturday
Men's Tennis — at University of Chicago, 4 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.8, Saturday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Richard Jeni. ABC TV's American Comedy Award winner Richard Jeni makes his first appearance at the MAC with his latest HBO Special, A Big Steaming Pile of Me. This stand-up comedian and actor will have you howling over one-liners on politics, terrorism, religion and obesity. TV Guide calls him "flat-out hilarious." Contains adult themes and strong language. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 8 p.m., tickets $30/$29. For tickets and information, call (630) 942-4000.
8, Saturday
Youth Leadership and Technology Fair. Demonstrations of computer game design, computer-based production of hip hop robotics and digital photography are just some of the many presentations and hands-on learning opportunities that will be available at the Youth Technology and Leadership Fair - Youth 06 on Saturday, April 8, at the Illinois Institute of Technology, 201 East Loop Road in Wheaton. College of DuPage is one of the many sponsors supporting this event. For information, call (312) 409-8685.
8, Saturday
Open House, Greenhouse. This open house, from 8 to 11 a.m., kicks off National Garden Week. There will be greenhouse tours and information sessions of new plant varieties, sales of Easter lilies and selected spring blooming annuals and perennials. Also scheduled are free repots on houseplants attendees bring from home. For information, call Elizabeth Britt, (630) 942-3806.9, Sunday
Baseball — at Rock Valley College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.9, Sunday
Older Adult Institute presents Big Band Dance. Don't miss the big band dances on Sunday afternoons. An 11-piece band performs great music of the Big Band era. Building K, West Commons, 1:30 to 4 p.m., tickets $6 at the door. For more information, call (630) 942-2700.9, Sunday
At the McAninch Arts Center — DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble. Tom Tallman, director. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 3 p.m., tickets $4. For tickets or information, call (630) 942-4000.11, Tuesday
Softball (home) — vs. Kankakee College, 2 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.11, Tuesday
Baseball (home) — vs. Olive-Harvey College, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
11, Tuesday
Horticulture Winter Lecture Series. Rob Diblik from Northwind Perennial Farm, Burlington, Wis., will address "Perennial Plant Communities" in Building K, Room 107, at 6 p.m. There is a $10 fee. For information, call Elizabeth Britt, (630) 942-3806.12, Wednesday
12, Wednesday
Criminal Justice Career Fair. An event for anyone interested in criminal justice careers. Visit with representatives from various law enforcement agencies. Student Resource Center, Jack H. Turner Conference Center (SRC), Room 2800, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free. For more information, call Bob Murdock, (630) 942-3001 or visit: www.cod.edu/academic/acadprog/tranprog/criminal_justice/news.htm.
Spring Lecture Series at the Older Adult Institute: The Legacy of Edgar Cayce. Edgar Cayce is regarded as the foremost mystic and psychic of the 20th century. This lecture addresses the life of Edgar Cayce, his health and archaeological readings, his readings on the meaning of life, and what he says happens at the end of man's physical existence. Building K, West Commons, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2700.12, Wednesday
Softball — at McHenry County College, 3:30 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.12, Wednesday
Student Success Workshop: Learning Disabilities and Student Success, Part II - Hearing Their Stories. Through an informative video produced by Muhlenberg College, college students with learning disabilities share their experiences and success strategies in higher education. Student Success Workshops are free academic advising seminars for students and community members. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A/B, 6 to 7 p.m. Presenter: Michael Duggan, counselor. For more information, call (630) 942-2259.13, Thursday
Poet and storyteller Martha Momfeather Erickson presents "Ancient Wisdom" from 10 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. Then, from 2 to 3 p.m., Momfeather will conduct a gourd painting workshop. Pre-registration is required. Sponsored by the Native American Committee. Student Resource Center (SRC), Jack H. Turner Conference Center, Room 2800. For more information, call (630) 942-2709.13, Thursday
Men's Tennis (home) — vs. Oakton Community College, 2:45 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.13, Thursday
Page Turners' Book Discussion. Discuss Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis. Follett's C.O.D. Bookstore, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-3385.13, Thursday
Baseball (home) — vs. Moraine Valley Community College, 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.13, Thursday
Board of Trustees meeting, Combined Board Meeting and Committee of the Whole Meeting. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2052, 7:15 p.m.14, Friday
Baseball (home) — vs. Joliet Junior College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.14, Friday
Track and Field — Red/White Invitational, at North Central College, Naperville, 1 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.15, Saturday
Men's Tennis — at Vincennes University, Ind., 9 a.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.15, Saturday
Track and Field — Wheaton Invitational, at Wheaton College, 10 a.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.15, Saturday
Softball — at Joliet Junior College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.15, Saturday
Baseball — at Joliet Junior College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
15, Saturday
Signature Park Charrette. Architecture students from area universities and colleges, including C.O.D., and professionals will gather into teams and create designs for a destination park for the Village of Addison. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2800. Competition is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; judging takes place from 4 to 5 p.m.; and the awards ceremony is from 5 to 6 p.m. Registration fees are $10 for students and $35 for professionals. For more information, call Jane Ostergaard, (630) 942-2331, or visit this web site to register: www.cod.edu/dept/architecture17, Monday
Student Success Workshop: Taking Home With You. Are you worried about leaving home to go away to school and what to take with you? Learn how you can deal with home sickness and stay connected to your family and friends. Student Success Workshops are free academic advising seminars for students and community members. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A, noon to 1 p.m. Presenter: Dana Thompson, professor. For more information, call (630) 942-2259.17, Monday
Baseball — at Prairie State College, 2 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.17, Monday
Men's Tennis — at Rock Valley College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.17, Monday
Information and Advising Session: Physical Therapist Assistant. Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1-P, 5 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Don Schmidt, (630) 942-4076.18, Tuesday
Softball (home) — vs. Rock Valley College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.18, Tuesday
Baseball (home) — vs. South Suburban College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.18, Tuesday
Information and Advising Session: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1000, 4 p.m. For more information, call Ellen Davel, (630) 942-2158.19, Wednesday
Softball — at College of Lake County, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.19, Wednesday
Baseball (home) — vs. College of Lake County, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.20, Thursday
Baseball — at McHenry County College, 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.20, Thursday
Men's Tennis (home) — vs. Joliet Junior College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.21, Friday
21, Friday
Softball (home) — vs. Waubonsee Community College, 2 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
Track and Field — Wheaton Twilight Meet, at Wheaton College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.21 to 29
At the McAninch Arts Center — College Theater Stageworks: The Lucky Stiff by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Directed by Amelia Barrett. This zany musical murder mystery farce is the story of an unassuming English shoe salesman forced to take the corpse of his recently murdered uncle on a week-long vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed, he will inherit $6 million; if not, the money goes to the Universal Dog Home of Brooklyn. The proceedings are sheer lunacy! McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, Thursdays to Saturdays, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m., tickets $16/15. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.22, Saturday
2006 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. A free event for residents to dispose of hazardous waste materials such as automotive fluids, chemicals and mercury-containing items. This is not a college-sponsored event. Hosted by DuPage County and the Illinois EPA. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 407-6760.22, Saturday
Softball (home) — vs. Moraine Valley Community College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.22, Saturday
Baseball (home) — vs. Kankakee College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.23, Sunday
Baseball (home) — vs. Morton College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.24, Monday
Information and Advising Session: Nuclear Medicine. Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3-F, 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, call Joanne Metler, (630) 942-3065.24, Monday
Chicago Council on Foreign Relations lecture series: "The Middle East" with author Milton Viorst. Co-sponsored by International Education office. Student Resource Center (SRC), Jack H. Turner Conference Center, Room 2800, 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets for C.O.D. staff and students are free, contact MAC box office. For the general public to purchase tickets, call (312) 726-3860 or go to: www.ccfr.org. For program information, call 942-3078.25, Tuesday
The DEN. DuPage Executive Network (DEN) is for senior executives either employed or looking for a career transition. Building K, West Commons, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2230.25, Tuesday
Food for Thought: Tough Guise. Presenters: Carol Wallace and Ron Jerak, counselors. Do real men have to be "tough guys" or are there other ways to express masculinity? View and discuss the video "Tough Guise." Sponsored by Counseling Services. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A, noon to 1 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2004.25, Tuesday
Softball (home) — vs. Joliet Junior College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.25, Tuesday
Men's Tennis (home) — vs. Elgin Community College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.25, Tuesday
Baseball (home) — vs. Olive-Harvey College, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.25, Tuesday
College Lecture Series: "Why We Fight" with Eugene Jarecki, winner of the Grand Jury Award for best documentary at the 2005 Sundance Film Awards. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets for C.O.D. staff and students are free, contact MAC box office, (630) 942-4000. For program information, call (630) 942-3078.26, Wednesday
Softball — at Elgin Community College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.26, Wednesday
Information and Advising Session: DMIS/DMVS. Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1-S, 4:30 p.m. For more information, call Terrie Ciez, (630) 942-2436.26, Wednesday
Junior/Senior Night. An open house for current junior and senior high school students and parents. Visitors will have a chance to talk with faculty, student service representatives, and student club and organization members. Student Resource Center (SRC), Jack H. Turner Conference Center, Room 2800, 6 to 8 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2380.26, Wednesday
Baseball (home) — vs. Kishwaukee Community College, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.27, Thursday
Softball (home) — vs. Sauk Valley Community College, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.27, Thursday
Board of Trustees meeting, focusing on the Facilities Master Plan (FMP). Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2052, 5:30 p.m.28 to 29, Friday and Saturday
Track and Field — Super Regional Championship, at Vincennes University, Ind., 4 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.29, Saturday
Men's Tennis — Region IV Tournament at DuPage, 9 a.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.29, Saturday
Softball (home) — vs. Triton College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.29, Saturday
Baseball — at Triton College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.30, Sunday
Baseball (home) — vs. Triton College, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.30, Sunday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Applachia Waltz Trio with Mark O'Connor. Renowned composer, violinist and fiddler, Mark O'Connor brings his Americana style of music to life in an evening of original chamber music with violist Carol Cook and cellist Natalie Haas. Intricately and delightfully painting musical canvasses, O'Connor is an artist who is "one of the most talented and imaginative … working in music - any music - today." - Los Angeles Times. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 7 p.m., tickets $30/$29. For tickets and information, call (630) 942-4000.
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