CVEC Class Schedule for Winter 2022
January 3 – February 25, 2022
(Registration processing begins December 13, 2021)
PLEASE NOTE: STUDENTS TAKING CLASSES IN PERSON (NOT ON ZOOM) MUST BE VACCINATED. IN ADDITION, STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS MUST BE MASKED. WATCH FOR POSTED UPDATES ON THIS POLICY.
| Title of Class Time of Class | Instructor Location |
|---|---|
| Shakespeare: Three Plays and Selected Sonnets Monday 9:30-11:30 am | Dan Van Tassel Zoom |
| There is a Balm in Gilead Monday 9:30-11:30 am (4 sessions, February 7-28) | Richard Collman Village on the Cannon |
| Quantum Entanglement Monday 1:30-3:30 pm | Rich Noer Village on the Cannon |
| Nature Observation and Citizen Science Tuesday 9:30-11:30 am | Carol Trosset Zoom |
| German Cinema Tuesday 1:30-3:30 pm | Karen Achberger Village on the Cannon |
| Taking Personal Climate Action in Northfield Wednesday 9:30-11:30 am | George Kinney Village on the Cannon |
| Recent Irish Short Stories Wednesday 1:30-3:30 pm | Jim McDonnell Village on the Cannon |
| Religious Conversion Thursday 9:30-11:30 am | John Barbour Zoom |
| Jazz Appreciation Thursday 1:30-3:30 pm | Dave Hagedorn Village on the Cannon |
| Sisters and Saints–Women in American Religious History Friday 9:30-11:30 am | Sandy Johnson Zoom |
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 is generally limited to 15-20.
- 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.