1 to 12
Registration for returning students for SPRING term. For information, call (630) 942-2380.
1 to 17
Gahlberg Gallery Art Exhibit — Stephanie Brooks. Chicago artist Stephanie Brooks creates tensions between systems of authority and subjectivity. From fill-in-the-blank forms to graphs, public signage, poetry, measurement systems and minimalism, the works insert subjectivity into impersonal forms and injects minimalism with emotion. Gallery hours: Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; also open during Mainstage events and by appointment. For more information, call (630) 942-2321.
2, Friday
Women’s Soccer — District Tournament at Region IV, 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
2, Friday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Solid Blues. Numerous Grammy nominations, countless coveted W.C. Handy awards, and multiple No. 1s on the Billboard Charts, this collective of blues giants will have you rockin’! The MAC takes you on a musical road trip through the blues, from the Mississippi Delta to the Chicago clubs, to the back alleys of Bourbon Street. It’s a one-of-a-kind evening with an all-star blues line-up, featuring Mavis Staples, Charlie Musselwhite, the North Mississippi All-Stars and Joe Krown. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 8 p.m., tickets $42/40/32. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
2, Friday
Volleyball — Region IV Playoffs at College of Lake County, time TBA. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
2 to 11
At the McAninch Arts Center — College Theater Stageworks: Henry V by William Shakespeare. Directed by Connie Canaday Howard. Henry V is one of Shakespeare’s great historical dramas. King Henry IV has died and his son Henry V reigns. There is war with France, and, against unimaginable odds, young Henry rallies his troops to emerge victorious. Peace negotiations include marriage, and the two countries are ultimately united. [Preview performance, Thursday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m., tickets $8.] McAninch Arts Center, Theatre 2, Thursday to Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., tickets $12/11. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
3, Saturday
Construction and Construction Management Career and Job Fair. This career fair enables job seekers to network one-on-one with area construction management firms. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2800, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2331, or visit: www.cod.edu/architecture.
3, Saturday
Men’s Soccer — District Playoff at Region XI, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
3, Saturday
Women’s Soccer — District Final at Region IV, noon. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
3, Saturday
Women’s Basketball — at Malcolm X College, 5 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
3, Saturday
At the McAninch Arts Center — New Classic Singers: November Memories. November is a month filled with memories — of Veterans’ sacrifices, of New England Thanksgivings, of the loss of an American president, of times joyful, somber and historic. Herbert Howells’ Take Him, Earth, for Cherishing, written in memory of John F. Kennedy, will anchor this concert. Other selections include Americana music by Kirke Mechem, Eleanor Daley, William Billings, Aaron Copland and Daniel Brewbaker. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 8 p.m., tickets $22/20/12. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
3, Saturday
Volleyball — Region IV Finals at College of Lake County, time TBA. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
3 and 4, Saturday and Sunday
Craft Show by Craft Productions. Saturday, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission, $3.50; children under 12, free. Physical Education Building, P.E. Arena. This event is not sponsored by College of DuPage. For more information, call Karen Yackley, (815) 434-3349, or go to http://craftproductions.yackley.org.
4, Sunday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Alpha Yaya Diallo and the Bafing Riders. If you are a fan of Youssou N’Dour, Baaba Mall or Salif Keita, you’re going to be struck by Alpha Yaya Diallo. Guinea’s hottest acoustic and electric guitarist lays down fluid grooves supported by his powerful vocals, mesmerizing rhythms and hypnotic percussion. “Diallo plays a mean guitar and shows a substantial gift for creating polished pop songs …” — Rhythm Magazine. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 7 p.m., tickets $32/30/22. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
5, Monday
Food for Thought: Coping With the Holiday Blues. Presenter: Dennis Emano, C.O.D. counselor. Discuss the signs and symptoms that people can experience during the holiday season and ways of coping with them. Sponsored by Counseling Services. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A/B, noon to 1:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2004.
5, Monday
Chicago Council on Global Affairs (CCGA) lecture series: Old Ties, New Crises: The Strategic Rationale for the U.S.-Saudi Relationship. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2800, 7 to 9 p.m. CCGA members, $10; non-CCGA members, $15. For more information, call (312) 726-3860.
6, Tuesday
S.O.S. Research and Internet Workshop: Internet II: Finding and Evaluating Information. Learn the variety of tools available for searching the Internet. Examine web site evaluation techniques to determine which web site is the best one for your research topic. Student Resource Center (SRC), Library, Room 3017, 2 to 4:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-3364.
6, Tuesday
Women’s Basketball — at Madison Area Tech College, Madison, Wis., 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
6, Tuesday
Food for Thought: Coping With the Holiday Blues. Presenter: Dennis Emano, C.O.D. counselor. Discuss the signs and symptoms that people can experience during the holiday season and ways of coping with them. Sponsored by Counseling Services. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A/B, 6 to 7:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2004.
6 and 7, Tuesday and Wednesday
Page Turners’ Book Discussion. Books Are Fun book fair fundraiser. Student Resource Center (SRC), Library Walkway, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-3385 or e-mail Lisa Higgins: higgens@cod.edu.
7, 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 (SRC), Jack H. Turner Conference Center, Room 2800, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free. For more information, call Christine Monnier, (630) 942-2438, or visit: www.cod.edu/crimjust.
7, Wednesday
Blood Drive. Donors must be in good health, be aged 17 or older and weigh at least 110 pounds. Sponsored by C.O.D. Health Services department. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2154.
7, Wednesday
Fall Lecture Series at the Older Adult Institute — Globalization: Is the World Really Flat? Speaker Larry Feltes, a retired Air Force office, approaches globalization from five angles: definition, history, causes, advantages and disadvantages. Building K, West Commons, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2700.
7, Wednesday
FYI Session: Adult Fast Track. This FYI (For Your Information) session is for new, first-time adult students 24 and older. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2052, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free. For more information, call Angela Nackovic, (630) 942-2398.
7, Wednesday
S.O.S. Research and Internet Workshop: Citing Sources with NoodleBib Software. Learn how to use NoodleBib software to help manage and create reference lists in MLA or APA format. Student Resource Center (SRC), Library, Room 3017, 7 to 8:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-3364.
8, Thursday
S.O.S. Research and Internet Workshop: Research Basics for Students. Learn the basics of library research, including how to navigate the C.O.D. Library, and find resources such as books and articles on your research topic. Student Resource Center (SRC), Library, Room 3017, 1:30 to 3 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-3364.
8, Thursday
Page Turners’ Book Discussion. Discuss George Orwell’s 1984. Student Resource Center (SRC), Follett’s C.O.D. Bookstore, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-3385 or e-mail Lisa Higgins: higgens@cod.edu.
9 and 10, Friday and Saturday
Men’s and Women’s Swimming — Maroon Invitational at University of Chicago, Friday, 6 a.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
9 and 10, Friday and Saturday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Mozart and Muspratt. Tina Beverly, Nina Heebink, Harold S. Brock, Nathaniel Hackmann, soloists. With special guest choristers from College of DuPage Chamber Singers, Glenbard South High School, Naperville North High School, and Wheaton-Warrenville South High School Chamber Singers. Mozart, Requiem, K.626, Schubert, Symphony no. 9. Only Mozart’s tremendous Requiem, the showpiece of his lasting legacy, could follow our Mahler concerts. The Maestro conducts New Philharmonic, four soloists and a chorus of more than 125 singers assembled especially for this occasion by Lee R. Kesselman. Kirk’s musical “Boot Kamp” will enlist you into Mozart’s world when he was composing this epic. Fittingly, “The Great,” Schubert’s Ninth Symphony, completes this extraordinary musical evening. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 8 p.m., tickets $33/31/23. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
10, Saturday
Cross Country — NJCAA Division III Nationals (Men’s and Women’s), Suffolk Community College, Long Island, N.Y., time TBA. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
10 and 11, Saturday and Sunday
Women’s Soccer — NJCAA Division III Nationals at Dallas, Texas, time TBA. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
11, Sunday
At the McAninch Arts Center — George Winston, Solo Piano Concert. Mellow, atmospheric and emotional: George Winston evokes in his music the transcendent beauty of nature and often draws on inspiration from the changing seasons. Influenced by folk, jazz and R&B, the Grammy-winning pianist has earned a loyal following with such albums as “Autumn,” “Winter into Spring,” “Summer” and “Linus & Lucy: The Music of Vince Guaraldi.” “Winston is the undisputed master of contemporary solo piano, and his lyrical style is often imitated but never duplicated.” — Dirty Linen. Note: Support the People’s Resource Center by bringing a donation of canned food. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 7 p.m., tickets $36/34/26. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
12, Monday
Advising Session: Physical Therapist Assistant. Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1-P, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Don Schmidt, (630) 942-4076.
12, Monday
Board of Trustees meeting. Combined Committee of the Whole and Facilities Master Plan (FMP). Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2052, 5:30 p.m.
12, Monday
S.O.S. Research and Internet Workshop: Internet III: Advanced Online Searching Strategies. Learn effective and time-saving strategies to find the best information on the Internet. Learn advanced concepts such as Boolean logic, nesting, truncation and field searching. Required: “Internet II: Finding and Evaluating Information” workshop or comparable skills. Student Resource Center (SRC), Library, Room 3017, 7 to 9 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-3364.
13, Tuesday
International Education Week: Study Abroad Fair. Learn about summer and semester study abroad opportunities and financial aid for C.O.D. students, faculty and staff. Sponsored by the International Education office. Student Resource Center/Berg Instructional Center Walkway, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-3078.
13, Tuesday
Advising Session: Dental Hygiene. McAninch Arts Center, Room 185, 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, call Patti Wellner, (630) 942-4237.
13, Tuesday
Women’s Basketball (home) — vs. McHenry College, 5 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
13, Tuesday
Men’s Basketball (home) — vs. College of Lake County, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
13 to Dec. 19
Registration for new and returning students for SPRING term. For information, call (630) 942-2380.
14, Wednesday
International Education Week: Musical Journey Around the World. Participate in music and dance performances from around the world. Sponsored by the International Education office. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2800, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-3078.
14, Wednesday
Student Success Workshop: Students With Mental Health Issues. Presenters: Dana Thompson and Michael Duggan, C.O.D. counselors. This workshop looks at some of the concerns students with psychiatric issues might face and also presents resources to help them be successful. Sponsored by Student Services. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A, noon to 1 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2259.
14, Wednesday
Older Adult Institute Birthday Celebration. Join the Older Adult Institute for another spectacular birthday celebration as it turns 21 years old. Celebrate with music, entertainment, dancing, art exhibits and, of course, birthday cake. Bring your friends — the more the merrier. Building K, West Commons, 1 to 4 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2700.
14, Wednesday
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.
14, Wednesday
FYI Session: Health Sciences. This FYI (For Your Information) session is for new, first-time adult students 23 and older. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2052, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free. For more information, call Angela Nackovic, (630) 942-2398.
15, Thursday
International Education Week: Passport to the World. Learn about international connections at C.O.D., sample international foods, listen to international music and participate in an array of activities. Sponsored by the International Education office. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-3078.
15, Thursday
Advising Session: DMIS/DMVS. Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1-S, 3 p.m. For more information, call Terrie Ciez, (630) 942-2436.
15, Thursday
Women’s Basketball (home) — vs. Odyssey College, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
15 to 18, Thursday to Sunday
Men’s Soccer — Division I Nationals at Tyler Community College, Tyler, Texas, time TBA. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
16, Friday
Advising Session: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1000, noon. For more information, call Ellen Davel, (630) 942-2158.
16, Friday
Advising Session: Radiography (X-ray). Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3125, 1 p.m. For more information, call Gina Carrier, (630) 942-2434.
16 and 17, Friday and Saturday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Susan Werner. One of the most vital and creative songwriters today, Werner is adding a new chapter to the great American Songbook with a style that draws from the likes of George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Richard Rodgers. “A clever songwriter and an engaging performer, brings literacy and wit back to the popular song” — The New Yorker. Part of the Club MAC series. McAninch Arts Center, Theatre 2,
8 p.m., tickets $30/28/20. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
16 and 17, Friday and Saturday
Volleyball — NJCAA Division III Nationals at Rochester, Minn., time TBA. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
17, Saturday
Men’s and Women’s Swimming — at Illinois Wesleyan University, 10 a.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
17, Saturday
Women’s Basketball (home) — vs. Anoka-Ramsey College, Minn., 1 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
17, Saturday
Men’s Basketball — at Olive Harvey College,
3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
18, Sunday
Older Adult Institute presents Big Band Dance. Don’t miss the big band dances on Sunday afternoons. A live 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.
18, Sunday
At the McAninch Arts Center — DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 3 p.m., tickets $4. For tickets or information, call (630) 942-4000.
19, Monday
Board of Trustees meeting, Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2052, 6 p.m.
20, Tuesday
Advising Session: Radiography (X-ray). Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3071,
2 p.m. For more information, call Gina Carrier, (630) 942-2434.
20, Tuesday
Women’s Basketball (home) — vs. Kishwaukee Community College, 5 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
20, Tuesday
Men’s Basketball (home) — vs. Kishwaukee Community College, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
21 to 26, Wednesday to Sunday
Thanksgiving Recess — No classes.
24, Saturday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Ella Jenkins. No family series would be complete without Chicago legend Ella Jenkins. She recently received the 2004 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and didn’t miss the opportunity to lead the audience in “Did You Feed My Cow?” Ella’s unique sing-alongs have entertained and enlightened children for a half century. Recommended for ages 4 to 9. McAninch Arts Center, 10 a.m., tickets $10/8. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
24, Saturday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Lee Murdock: Christmas Ship. The Christmas Schooner and its intrepid Captain Stossel would brave the icy waters of Lake Michigan to bring Christmas trees to Chicago’s German immigrants. The true story of this 19th century holiday tradition comes to life through the songs and stories of Lee Murdock. He is a true folk troubadour singing songs and finding inspiration in the lives of sailors and ships. “The premier interpreter of songs and tales about the Great Lakes … Murdock’s regionalist approach does the area proud.” —Dirty Linen. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 8 p.m., tickets $22/20/12. For ticket information, call (630) 942-4000.
26, Monday
Advising Session: Physical Therapist Assistant. Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 1-P, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Don Schmidt, (630) 942-4076.
27, Tuesday
Women’s Basketball — at Waubonsee Community College, 5 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
27, Tuesday
Food for Thought: Listen to Your Heart to Find Your Direction. Presenters: Sandy Werner and Michael Duggan, counselors. This fun and interactive workshop helps you discover how to find more meaning in your work and life. Sponsored by Counseling Services. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A/B, 6 to 7:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2004.
27, Tuesday
Men’s Basketball — at Waubonsee Community College, 7 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
28, Tuesday
Food for Thought: Listen to Your Heart to Find Your Direction. Presenters: Sandy Werner and Michael Duggan, counselors. This fun and interactive workshop helps you discover how to find more meaning in your work and life. Sponsored by Counseling Services. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 1450A/B, noon to 1:30 p.m., free. For more information, call (630) 942-2004.
28, Wednesday
FYI Session: Computer and Internetworking Technologies. This FYI (For Your Information) session is for new, first-time adult students 23 and older. Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2052, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free. For more information, call Angela Nackovic, (630) 942-2398.
28 and 29, Wednesday and Thursday
Clay People Annual Fall/Holiday Pottery Sale. Student Resource Center (SRC), Outside Library. For more information, call (630) 393-CLAY or go to: www.clayspace.net.
29, Thursday
Advising Session: Medical Assistant (MA). Berg Instructional Center (IC), Room 3131, 10 a.m. For more information, call Nancy Feulner, (630) 942-2124.
29, Thursday
At the McAninch Arts Center — Percussion Ensemble. McAninch Arts Center, Mainstage, 2 p.m., free; 7:30 p.m., tickets $4. For tickets or information, call (630) 942-4000.
29 to Jan. 5
Gahlberg Gallery Art Exhibit — Ohio. Ohio, the state, has a turbulent history relating to American politics and tragedy. In that regard it is a colorful representative of this nation. The artists in the exhibition don’t illustrate the narrative history of Ohio. Their work is rooted in the multifaceted politic of a nation as it evolves into the 21st century. Artists include Sam Durant, Rodney McMillan, Andrea Bowers, David Hullfish Baily, Robert Pruitt, Adrian Piper, Olga Koumondouros and Philip Maysles. Curated by Brad Killam. Gallery hours: Mondays to Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; also open during Mainstage events and by appointment. For more information, call (630) 942-2321.
30, Friday
Men’s and Women’s Swimming — Wheaton Invitational at Wheaton College, Friday, 10 a.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
30 and Dec. 1, Friday and Saturday
Men’s Basketball — DuPage Tournament (Sauk Valley, Elmhurst JV, North Central JV), Friday, 6 and 8 p.m.; Saturday, 1 and 3 p.m. For more information, call (630) 942-2365.
30, Friday
Advising Session: Therapeutic Massage. Wellness and Massage Therapy Institute, 1051 Internationale Parkway, Woodridge, 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call Beth Hemzacek, (630) 739-9684, ext. 323.
Events
Office of Public Information
and Production Services
(630) 942-3097
E-mail contact
Maps and Directions
