From the Director January 2009:
The 2008 – 09 academic year is going very well, with exciting classes and record level enrollments. The stimulating interaction between excellent teachers and experienced students that drives the Collegium continues. Our financial situation remains strong, though our equity funds of course have dropped. Our fund drive was down slightly, but that is fine. We all face economic stress, and CVEC has maintained sufficient reserves.
New developments include a project led by Ed Lufkin and Ray Eng to revise and update our web page, hoping to improve information
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and communication options for our members. We have engaged outside expertise to help us understand and use the latest new technologies. Barbara Jenkins is settling in as our new Financial Director, following in the great footsteps of Lori and Teresa. Several computer dragons were slain, clearing the way for smooth operations.
The Annual Members Meeting is set for May 3rd and will feature our esteemed Professor Hartley Clark as speaker. Fall term faculty will describe their upcoming courses, and we will elect new members to our Board. Save the date and watch for future announcements.
We will soon begin planning jointly with the Northfield Senior Center for the third annual trip to the Great Rivers Shakespeare Festival in Winona between June 26 and July 26. GRSF will be performing The Tempest and Love’s Labours Lost. One option being considered is seeing both plays in one trip – a matinee and an evening performance, with dinner between. If you have any thoughts about this option or other suggestions, please call me at 507-645-9642 or email carlsoncharbill@msn.com
The Curriculum Committee is working on the 2009 –10 course list. The goal will be to provide more classes next year. Given age demographics and the movement of retired folks to Northfield, it appears likely that CVEC will grow in membership. The number of students from neighboring communities, especially Faribault, is increasing as well. If you would like to consider teaching a class, please contact me.
We have fewer classes this coming spring than originally scheduled. Several teachers had to withdraw, and it is very difficult to obtain last minute replacements. We thank Myrna Johnson for stepping in at the last minute with her course on the history of movie musicals, which we expect will be very popular.
Bill
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