Cannon Valley Elder Collegium (CVEC), a vibrant learning community for people aged 50+ in Minnesota’s Cannon River Valley and beyond, presents fifteen courses for Winter Term 2026.
CVEC’s successful formula hasn’t changed in nearly 30 years:
Thought-provoking courses, engaged elder students
Wide variety of fascinating course topics
Outstanding instructors who are retired professors, teachers, community experts
No tests, no grades, no papers to write
Affordable tuition - course books and materials are extra
CVEC’s Winter Term 2026 starts January 5, and ends February 27.
Registration is open from November 24 - January 5.
Registration for courses with openings continues until January 16.
Go to www.cvec.org for complete course details and to and register.
From paradox to parasites, from music to Madame Bovary, from disagreement to dance - there’s a wide range of topics for CVEC’s Winter 26 courses. Twelve courses will be taught in-person at Northfield locations, and four courses are offered online via Zoom.
