CVEC Class Schedule for Spring 2023

March 27-May 19, 2023
(Registration online and by mail begins February 13, 2023)

ALL PARTICIPANTS TAKING CLASSES IN PERSON MUST BE VACCINATED, INCLUDING MOST RECENT BOOSTER. IN ADDITION, ALL STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS MUST OBSERVE VENUE REGULATIONS.

Title of Class
Time of Class
Instructor
Location
History, Myths, and Confusions of the Vietnam Wars
Monday, 9:30-11:30 am
Paul Kluge
Village on the Cannon
Shining On: Films of Stanley Kubrick
Monday, 1:30-3:30 pm
Peter Bailey
Online via Zoom
Existentialism
Monday, 1:30-3:30 pm
Gordon Marino
FiftyNorth 103
Northfield’s Historic Architecture
(7 classes, beginning April 4)
Tuesday, 9:30-11:30 am (first 3 sessions; 9:30-noon last four sessions)
Barbara Evans
Village on the Cannon
Water 101: What is it? Where is it? Who uses it? Who needs it?
Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 pm
Mary Savina
Village on the Cannon
The Craft of Legacy Writing
Wednesday, 9:30-11:30 am
Margie O’Loughlin
Village on the Cannon
U.S. Environmental History
Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 pm
Matt Rohn
Online via Zoom
Using Evidence for Informed Health Care and Policy
Thursday, 9:30-11:30 am
Rod Christensen
Village on the Cannon
Calculus Without (much) Calculation
(4 sessions, March 30-April 20)
Thursday, 1:30-3:30 pm
Paul Zorn
Village on the Cannon
It’s Not Easy–Making Moral Choices in Today’s World
(4 sessions, April 27-May 18)
Thursday, 1:30-3:30 pm
Raymond De Vries
Village on the Cannon
Israel and Palestine–The Intricate History of the Middle East
Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Tom Drucker
Kildahl Park Pointe
A Brief History of Equality
Friday, 1:30-3:30 pm

Steve Strand/Dan Sullivan
Kildahl Park Pointe


Our Purpose

  • To provide a content-oriented study experience for elder students with skilled faculty.

Our Program

  • CVEC focuses on a desire for a life-long learning.
  • The courses of study are selected to provide rich academic experiences in the liberal arts.
  • Most of these courses are informal, with learners actively participating in discussion.
  • CVEC welcomes younger registrants (under 50) on a seat-available basis.
  • Previous formal education is not a requirement.

Our Policies

  • Class size ranges from 15-20 students.
  • Most classes will meet 8 times, once per week.
  • Classes are 2 hours per session.
  • Financial assistance is available for registrants who cannot afford the fee.
  • Students may withdraw from a course before the 2nd class meeting and request a refund.