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Betti N. Baytar
Computer Institute and Technology
B.A. ESL, Buca University
M.S. Technology and Education, Chicago State University
Category: General Computers and Operating Systems
Fee: Customary

Alex Bolyanatz
Anthropology
Ph.D. Anthropology, University of California
Categories: First Contact on Tahiti
Anthropological Topics
Fee: Free

Shaheen Chowdhury
Sociology
M.A. Sociology, Western Illinois University
Ph.D. Sociology, Southern Illinois University
Categories: Culture – Various Aspects of Bangladesh
Arranged Marriages and Dowry in Asia
Women in Bangladesh: Issues Related to Women
Dowry
Fee: No fee/customary

David Chu
Advertising Design and Illustration
B.F.A. Design, Layton School of Art
M.F.A. Design and Studio Art, University of Illinois
Categories: Multicultural Communication
The Importance of Understanding Culture in Communication
The Importance of Advertising and Design
International Advertising
Scale Modeling
Fee: Customary

Barbara L. Collins

Horticulture
A.A., Morton College
Bachelor's of Ed, Education, National-Louis University
M.A., B.S., Horticulture, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Categories: Horticulture, Cooking with Herbs
Landscaping Herbs
Low-fat and Luscious Treats
Designing with Perennials
Ornamental Grasses
Interior Plants

Fee: Customary

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Julia diLiberti
Humanities
B.A. French, Knox College
M.A. French Literature, University of Illinois
Ph.D. French Literature, University of Illinois
Categories: Humor Across the Cultures
Why Belgium: An Overview
Images of Women Sewing
Fee: Customary

Michael Duggan
Counseling
B.A. Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Butler University
M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling, Southern Illinois University
Categories: Workplace Accommodations for People with Disabilities — How to Turn Access Into Success! Understanding Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder
Fee: $50

James T. Durkin
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. Political Science, Illinois State University
M.A. Political Science, Illinois State University
Category: How to Market and Sell Your Book; Author of book, In My Dreams
What Is the Authors Marketing Group?
Why Don't More People Vote?
Fee: Customary

Olfat El-Mallakh
Liberal Arts
B.A. Art History and French Literature, University of Chicago
M.A. Theology, Church History, McCormick Theological Seminary
Categories: The Wealth that is Egypt
In Search of a Religious Curriculum for the Global World
Icons in relation to Orthodoxy
Women in Religion
The Middle East, Art, Culture and Religion
Women Artists
Fee: Customary

Karin Evans
English
B.A. History, Oberlin College
M.A. English/Rhetoric/Teaching Writing, North Carolina State University
Ph.D. English/Rhetoric/Teaching Writing, Purdue University
Categories: 10 Myths About Writing That Hold You Back —and What to do About Them
Passion and Reality: Reflections of a Grammar-Loving English Teacher
Fee: Customary

John Frazier
Humanities
B.A., Chemistry and African Studies, Colgate University
M.A., African, Oceanic and Pre-Colombian Art History, Indiana University
Categories: Anthropologist in the Field: Being a Member of a Community
Latin American Art Today
Disney’s Construction of Others’ Art: Non-Western Art in Context?
How to Create an Interactive Multicultural Classroom
Do We Trust the News: Depictions of Africa in the Mass Media
What’s the Harm in a Stereotype: Analyzing Popular Conceptions of Other Cultures
African Women: Powerful Agents
What are Africa’s Contributions to the World?
Should Egypt be considered as part of Africa?
How has Africa Influenced American Culture
African Medical Science and American Medical Witchcraft: Whose Medical System is Really Primitive
Race Relations in the United States: Are We Sitting on a Time Bomb?
The Mummification Process
What Can Objects Teach Us About Culture
Haitian Voodoo: Religion, Ritual and Practice
Latin American Art
Renaissance Art
Neolithic Art
Roman Art
Greek Art
Baroque Art
Modern Art
Fee: Negotiable based on financial need of group

Sandy Fries
Liberal Arts
B.A. Journalism, Clark University
M.S. Journalism, NBC Fellow Columbia University
Categories: Journalism and Society
The Power of Mass Media
Behind the Scenes as a TV Writer for Star Trek: The Next Generation, Quantum Leap and The Smurfs
Star Trek: Behind the Scenes
Writing that Gets Results
Fee: $200

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Marilyn Gebhardt
English
B.S. Education, French/Spanish, Northern Illinois University
Category: Informational Presentation on the Three ESL Programs at College of DuPage
Fee: Customary

Christian Goergen
Political Science
M.A. Political Science, German Language and Literature, Universitat Tubingen
Ph.D. Political Science, State University of New York
Categories: American Politics
Political Psychology
Globalization and Politics
United Nations
Elections and Voting
Fee: Customary

David M. Goldberg
Political Science
B.A. Political Science, University of Illinois
M.A. Political Science, University of Wisconsin
Ph.D. Political Science, Northern Illinois University
Categories: U.S. Foreign Policy After 9/11
General Foreign Policy
Fee: Free/customary

Connie Canaday Howard
Director of Theatre, Artistic Director of Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
B.A. Theater and Public Relations, Simpson College
M.F.A. Directing, University of Pittsburgh
Categories: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble
College Theater
General Terminology of Theater
Fee: Customary

Jason D. Hunter
Athletics, Head Women’s Soccer Coach/Assistant Professor
B.S. Physical Education, Plymouth State University
M.S. Sports Management, United States Sports Academy
Ed.D. Administration, Madison University
Categories: I’m Going D1: Realities of Athletic Recruiting
What Level can I Play At: Division I, II, III, NAIA, JC
Fee: Customary

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Richard Jarman
Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, Oxford University
Categories: Environment, Nanotechnology
Fee: Customary

Steve Kazor
Head Football Coach
B.S. Sociology, Physical Education, Westminster
M.S. Physical Education, Kansas State University
Categories: Motivation, Goals and Athletics
Leadership and Athletics
C.O.D. Football
Fee: Customary

Jeanne L. Kempiak
Counseling
B.A. Marketing, Lewis University
M.A. Education Student Personnel Services, Lewis University
Categories: Back to School for Adult Learners
Fee: Customary

Lee R. Kesselman
Director of Choral Activities
B.A. Music/Economics, Macalester College
M.M. Choral Conducting, University of Southern California
Categories: Music
College of DuPage Chamber Singers
Fee: $75 to 150

Don Klaas
Physical Education
B.S. English and Physical Education, University of Wisconsin
M.S. Physical Education, University of Kentucky
Categories: College of DuPage Men’s Basketball
The Aerobic Fitness Lab
Personal Fitness
Fee: Customary

Keith W. Krasemann
Philosophy and Director of the Regional Center for Asian Studies Development Programs
B.S. Philosophy, University of Wisconsin
M.A. Philosophy, DePaul University
Ed.D. Education, Northern Illinois University
Ph.D. Comparative Philosophy, Pacific Western University
Applied Professional Studies, DePaul University
Categories: Leadership and Creativity
Philosophy and Friendship
Good Ethics is Good Business
A New Look at Time Management
The Foundation of U.S.-China Relations
Fee: Will negotiate depending on event, time, location and number of attendees

Maryann Krieglstein
Human Services
B.S. Premed/Biology, Mundelein College
M.S.W. Social Work, University of Illinois
Ph.D. Social Work, University of Illinois
Categories: Sexual Assault
Women’s Issues
Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Social Work/Human Services
Domestic Violence
Fee: Customary

Werner Krieglstein
Liberal Arts
Ph.D. Philosophy, Humanities Science, University of Chicago
Categories: The Social Life of the Universe
Compassion in the Work Place
Compassion in the Family
The Compassionate Teacher
Fee: $200
Werner Krieglstein Web Site

Chikako D. Kumamoto
English/Liberal Arts
B.A. English Literature, Immaculate Heart Women's University
M.A. English Literature, Hiroshima University, Marquette University and University of Chicago
Categories: "Those Delphick Lines, the Labours of An Age": Shakespeare, A Poet and a Man of the World — Appreciate the timeless beauty and truth contained in William Shakespeare's poetry and plays by exploring his personal, historic and artistic contexts, and understand why we of the 21st century still agree with his professional rival and appreciator, Ben Jonson, who said of Shakespeare, "He was indeed honest, and of an open, free nature."
Fee: Customary

James Lund
Psychology
M.A. Psychology, University of Illinois
Categories: Prevention of Teen Suicide and Depression
Self Injury
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Stress Management
Postvention of a Student/Staff Death
Fee: Dependent on length of presentation

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Richard Meiresonne
Criminal Justice
B.A. Criminal Justice, Lewis University
M.A.L.S. Organizational Leadership, Lewis University
Categories: Leadership in Policing
Adult Education in Police Strategy
Fee: Customary

George Merelos
Photography
A.A.S. Photography Technology, College of DuPage
A.A.S. Electronics Technology, College of Lake County
Windows 2000 and Network Administration Certificate, College of DuPage
Categories: Digital Imaging and Adobe Photoshop
Photography Then and Now
Fee: Customary

Christopher Miller
Speech Communications
B.A. Speech Communication, Northern Illinois University
M.A. Speech Communication/Interpersonal Communication, Northern Illinois University
Categories: Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Verbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Conflict and Conflict Management
How to Prepare and Present a Public Presentation
Cultural/Gender Differences in Communication
Small-Group Relationships
Doctor-Patient Communication
Fee: Negotiable

Sally Field Mullan
Vocational Skills/Computer Science Technology and Special Needs Child
B.S. Computer Science, Northeastern Illinois University
Categories: Vocational Skills Program: Teaching Workplace Competency to Special Populations
Providing for the Special Needs Child: A Parents Perspective
Computer — various topics
Parent of an Adult Child With Autism and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Fee: Customary

Angela Nackovic
Admissions
B.A. English, Marquette University
M.S. Public Service Management/Public Administration, DePaul University
Categories: C.O.D. Adult Student Presentation
Resources for Adults Returning to College
Fee: Customary

Brian O’Keefe
WDCB News Director
B.A. Broadcast Journalism, Western Kentucky University
Categories: How to Access the Media as a Resource for Your Organization
How the Media Works
The Pros and Cons of Cameras and Microphones in the Courtroom
Fee: Customary

Linda Osanka
English as a Second Language
B.S. Speech and English, Northern Illinois University
M.S. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Northern Illinois University
Categories: College of DuPage Today
ESL Programs
Global Issues
Environmental Issues
Fee: Customary

Kim Pack
Coordinator, Health Information Technology Programs
B.A. Health Management Information, Illinois State University
M.A. Adult and Continuing Education, Northern Illinois University
Categories: My Personal Health Record
Fee: Free

Michael A. Perez
Business and Professional Institute and Continuing Education
B.A. German, Catholic University
M.Ed. Counseling Psychology, Boston University
Ph.D. Organizational Leadership, University of Oklahoma
Categories: Lifelong Learning: The Role of the Community College in Providing Lifelong Learning Opportunities
Leadership Styles
Fee: Free

Jennifer Prusko
Office of Student Financial Aid
B.A. Journalism, Roosevelt University
Category: Overview of the Financial Aid Process
Fee: Free

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Joel Quam
Geography
B.A. Russian Studies, Math, Political Science, St. Olaf College
M.A. Russian Studies, University of Washington
Ph.D. Geography, Indiana University
Categories: Geography of Russia
The Netherlands
Fee: Customary

Cora Reda
Psychology
B.S., Psychology, Loyola University
M.A., Psychology, Governors State University
Categories:
Career Development, Child Development and Parenting, Communications, Conflict Resolution, Gender Issues-Female, Gender Issues-Male, Human Services, Not-for-Profit, Women's Issues
Fee: Customary

Carol J. Riphenburg
Political Science
B.A. Political Science, University of Wisconsin
M.A. Political Science, Georgetown University
Ph.D. Political Science, University of Nebraska
Categories: Czech Republic
Terrorism
Senegal
Zimbabwe
Saudi Arabia
Japan
Greece
Yemen
Fee: Customary

George Salabes
Real Estate
B.A. Education/English, St. Ambrose University
J.D. Real Estate Law, The John Marshall Law School
Category: Real Estate Legal Issues
Fee: Customary

Roberta M. Sell
Director, Adult Fast Track
B.S. Business Education/Co-op, Northern Illinois University
M.A. Adult Education, National-Louis University
Categories: Adults Returning to School
Adult Accelerated Degree Programs/Adult Learning
Credit Through Prior Learning Assessment
Fee: Free

Jean Spahr
Manager Co-op/Internship
B.A. Communications, Loyola University
M.A. Human Resources/Organizational Behavior, Loyola University
Category: Co-ops and Internships — Positive Partnerships
Fee: Free or customary

Jason Snart
English
Ph.D. British Romantic Literature, University of Florida
Category: Literary Ideas: Past and Present
Fee: Customary

Camille Stagg
Continuing Education
2007 Divisional Outstanding Part-time Faculty Member; B.S. Food Science with a minor in Journalism from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana; Studied abroad with chef and wine experts; Certificate in Vinicultural Seminar
Categories: Continuing Education
Culinary, Wine and Ethnic/Regional Cuisines
Food Science: Troubleshooting Cooking Problems
Fee: $140 minimum, depending on size of audience

Lois Stanciak
Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A. English, Art, Education, St. Xavier University
M.A., M.A.,C.A.S. English, Special Education, Administration
University of Chicago; St. Xavier University; National Louis University
Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Vanderbilt University
Categories: Interdisciplinary Studies
State Standards
Education: An Overview
Fee: Free for school or community organization

O’Ann Steere
Psychology
B.A. Psychology, Sociology, Trinity International University
M.A. Psychology, George Williams University
Categories: Time Management
Stress Management
Catch’em Being Good
Better Boundaries Make Happier People
Tweaking Christmas ’Till You Enjoy it Too
Re-entry: Adjusting Back to America After a Cross-Cultural Experience
Crisis Debriefing
Grieving in Children
Conflict Resolution
Stress and Terrorism
Fee: Customary

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Shannon Toler
Business and Technology
B.A. Economic and International Commerce, Kalamazoo College
M.B.A., Northern Illinois University
Categories: International Business Development
Exporting
International Business Culture
Marketing Strategy
Promotional Strategy
Customer Relation Management
Customer Service
Fee: No fee/Customary

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Ben Whisenhunt
History
B.A. History and Russian Language, Cornell College
M.A. History, University of Nebraska
Ph.D. History, University of Illinois
Categories: Russian History
Russian and American Relations
American Politics
Fee: Customary


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