Senior University

Senior University at WSU is a peer-led set of short courses taught by WSU faculty, WSU retirees and topic experts. These classes aim to provide intellectual and cultural stimulation while promoting the fellowship of peers sharing a common quest for continued growth. 

Senior University courses are open to all adult learners in the community. You are welcome to join these classes whether you’ve had college opportunities or not.

Each non-credit course is about 4-6 weeks long with no tests, papers, or homework. The classes are about $40 each. 

Registration is required and subject to space availability. Early registration is recommended. 

Spring 2024 Classes

Register for Classes
Forbidden Knowledge: A Historical Overview

Instructor: Emilio Degrazia

Start Date: Jan. 23 | 5 sessions total

Time: Tuesdays at 3-4:30pm

Location: Maxwell Hall 259

Course Fee: $40

Jazz History 1: 1915-1960 | Louis Armstrong & Early Jazz to Miles Davis & Cool Jazz

Instructor: Rich MacDonald

Start Date: Feb. 26 | 5 sessions total

Time: Mondays at 3-4:30pm

Location: Maxwell Hall 287

Course Fee: $40

Physics Experiments that Changed History

Instructor: Richard Shields

Start Date: Jan. 18 | 5 sessions total

Time: Thursdays at 2:30-4:00pm

Location: Arranged

Course Fee: $40

Retirement Investing with Confidence & Success

Instructor: Robert Wolf

Start Date: April 1 | 6 sessions total

Time: Mondays at 3-4:30pm

Location: Maxwell Hall 257

Course Fee: $40

Spring Birding

Instructor: Julie McCormick, Dedrick Benz

Days: April 5 & 19, May 3 & 17 | 4 sessions total

Time: 7:30-11:30am

Location: Maxwell Hall 259

Course Fee: $45

Senior U Lite: Winona’s History & Interesting Architecture

Instructor: Mark Peterson

Start Date: May 2 | 2 sessions total

Time: Thursdays at 10am-11:30am

Location: Maxwell Hall 158

Course Fee: $25

Winona’s History & Interesting Architecture

Instructor: Mark Peterson

Start Date: May 2 | 2 sessions total

Time: Tuesdays at 1-2:30pm

Location: Maxwell Hall 259

Course Fee: $25

Past Senior University Programs 

Contact the Retiree Center
WSU Retiree Center

507.457.5565

Email the Retiree Center
Office & Hours

WSU Alumni House
227 W 7th Street
Winona, MN, 55987

Hours

Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm

Mailing Address

Winona State University
WSU Retiree Center
PO Box 5838
Winona, MN, 55987