Podcasts about encore learning

Host note: This month, Charlotte is capping off its 250th birthday with Charlotte Shout, a creative celebration of the Queen City’s past, present and future. And when one thinks of Charlotte’s musical legacy and inspirations, one likely thinks of Hope Nicholls, who appeared on the very first episode of Amplifier (back when the podcast launched … Continue reading "Encore: Learning a Thing (or Three) from the ‘Godmother Of Charlotte Rock’ Hope Nicholls" The post Encore: Learning a Thing (or Three) from the ‘Godmother Of Charlotte Rock’ Hope Nicholls appeared first on Amplifier.

Michelangelo, the master artist, wrote, “I am still learning." We're all about the spirit of life-long learning in this week's segment, featuring Sharon Shutler's lessons learned from the 2017 Virginia elections and Marjorie Varner of Encore Learning.

We're all born curious -- and with a little effort, we can all stay curious. Marjorie Varner of Encore Learning and my own beloved parents weigh in on cultivating a life-long learning habit and choosing to be curious, no matter the age. All under five minutes!

Does curiosity take different forms as we age? Does it keep us from feeling "old"? Marjorie Varner, executive director of Encore Learning, explores the benefits of life-long learning and all that Encore Learning has to offer its volunteer instructors as well as its members. Spoiler alert: curiosity is good for your health! Join us next time when Bunmi Akinnusotu, host of "What in the World?" explores the power of an inquiring mind. Don't know much about foreign affairs? Bunmi makes it all approachable with her infectious curiosity about the world around us.

Artist and self-described radical pedestrianist Graham Coreil-Allen produces participatory projects and leads social initiatives in the service of pedestrians and places. I think his voracious curiosity is both a unifying theme and his secret sauce. We'll wander around placemaking and being attentive to where we are in space. Come along for this fun and fascinating virtual Curiosity Walk! You'll never look at crosswalks the same way again... I hope you'll join us next time when Marjorie Varner, executive director of Encore Learning, shares what she's observed about curiosity and life-long learning.