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Instructor: Jeffrey Sternickle

Biography: Jeffrey "Jay" Sternickle is a gifted speaker, teacher, and local historian. For several years, he served as a docent at the historic Gaylord Building in Lockport and led tours along the I & M Canal. Sternickle has taught for more than 20 years at community colleges, elementary schools, libraries, and other community venues. Sternickle currently teaches at Joliet Junior College. Previously, Sternickle spent five years in the U.S. Army and served on a combat camera team during the 1991 Persian Gulf War. He has a bachelor's degree in photojournalism from Southern Illinois University and completed graduate work in instructional design technology at Western Illinois University. With a diverse background which includes training in photography, film, journalism, education, history, computers, and theater, Sternickle loves to share his knowledge and instill a love of learning in others.

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All About Alfred Hitchcock

Learn all about the "Master of Suspense," Alfred Hitchcock, in this class that explores his more than 40 films. Starting with his first film in the silent era, The Lodger (1927) and ending with his final film five decades later, Family Plot (1976), the class will reflect on Hitchcock's unparalleled 50-year career as one of cinema's most successful and unique filmmakers.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, WDC*D123

Chicago and the Atomic Age

The Atomic Age began at 3:25 p.m. on Dec. 2, 1942 - on a squash court under the west stands of Stagg Field at the University of Chicago, as an extraordinary team of scientists led by Enrico Fermi oversaw the first man-made, self-controlled nuclear chain reaction. Learn about how this discovery would provide for the development of the atomic bomb and, ultimately, to the Arms Race and the Cold War.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, WDC*D123

Chicagoland's Great Museums-Large and Small

Learn about Chicagoland's great cultural, artistic and historic museums; some of them hidden right in your own backyard. Discover little known facts about Chicago's greatest museums, like the Field Museum, and discover some tiny treasures like the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. Even if you are a longtime Chicago area resident, you are guaranteed to learn something new.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, WDC*D123

Famous Film Duos

Discover the stories behind some of film's most famous duos and learn what made these "couples "so successful in movie after movie together. This class will cover the work of classic couples like, Ginger Rogers/Fred Astaire, comedy duos like, Stan Laurel/Oliver Hardy and even modern pairings, like the work of Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, just to name a few.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, WDC*D123

Geneva's Pioneer Codebreakers

Uncover the fascinating story of the incredible pioneers of modern cryptology, William and Elizebeth Friedman. Learn about their groundbreaking work during World War I, Prohibition, and World War II, and their lasting impact on codebreaking. Don't miss this fascinating class!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024, NEC*N105

Learn to Read Tarot Cards

In this beginner's class, you will discover the origins, history, and symbolism of Tarot Cards. Using custom Tarot flash cards and a hands-on approach, participants in this class will learn the basic meanings behind each of the 78 cards, how to do a "basic spread," and much more.
October 23-30, 2024, WDC*D123

Palmistry for Beginners

Palmistry is the fascinating, ancient practice of fortune-telling by "reading palms." In this beginner's class, students will be provided basic knowledge as to the meanings of the various shapes, lines, and markings found on the palms of the hands. They will learn how to identify the markings associated with different personality types and traits, and be shown the basics of palm reading. Students will go home with a custom illustrated "tip sheet" to help them with their palm reading.
November 20, 2024 to December 4, 2024, WDC*D123

Protect Yourself from Fraud

Learn how to keep yourself safe from fraud. Countless online, mail, and telephone scams exist in the world today. They are designed to sound innocent and to lure you into schemes that may cost you your money, your credit or your identity. They flourish only because people are uninformed. In this informative class, students will learn what to look for and how to protect themselves from fraud.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, WDC*D123

The Apollo Program and John Houbolt

Learn about the history of the Apollo program and how Joliet native John Houbolt, a NASA aerospace engineer, contributed to its success. Houbolt is credited with leading the team behind the lunar orbit rendezvous mission mode, a concept that was used to successfully land humans on the Moon. Students will also discover local ways to discover more about the race to the moon by learning about the Henry Crown Space Center (at the Museum of Science and Industry), viewing the Gemini 12 spacecraft (at the Adler Planetarium), or learning about the last man to walk on the moon (at the Cernan Earth and Space Center in River Grove, IL).
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, NEC*N105

The Radium Girls of Ottawa

The Radium Girls were female factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from painting watch dials with self-luminous paint. The Radium Dial Company was established in Ottawa, Illinois, in 1922. Learn about the "Radium Girls" sued for damages, and in the wake of their case, industrial safety standards were improved for many decades. (photo: Rutgers University Library/Wikimedia Commons)
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, WDC*D123

The World of Artificial Intelligence - AI

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), tailored specifically for beginners. In this engaging two-part, four-hour class, you'll delve into how AI is revolutionizing our world and get hands-on experience with ChatGPT and other exciting AI tools. Learn about how these tools can help you with everyday tasks like planning trip itineraries, creating recipes, or even helping with translating languages.
October 9-16, 2024, NEC*N102

Top-Ten Directors

Discover the stories behind Hollywood's most celebrated directors and learn how they made their mark on cinematic history. This class will cover the work of: Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola and Orson Welles.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, WDC*D123

Walking Tour of Chicago

Discover the cultural and architectural wonders hidden right in our own big city - Chicago. Come along on a virtual walking tour of downtown Chicago and learn about the city's most famous architecture. Learn about the downtown's rich history and how Chicago rose from the ashes to become a powerhouse of finance, entertainment and culture.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, WDC*D123

Zen Doodling for Beginners

The ZenDoodle drawing method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. The class is taught in a meditative environment with soft music to help foster a relaxed "Zen" state. Each pattern is taught to you step-by-step.
November 6-13, 2024, WDC*D123

Instructor: Jeffrey Sternickle

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