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.