Category: Lifelong Learning

The Jefferson Period: Federal or Roman Revival Architecture, 1780-1830 | Senior Center

THE JEFFERSON PERIOD: FEDERAL OR ROMAN REVIVAL ARCHITECTURE, 1780-1830 Thursdays (with one exception), Sept. 5-Oct. 17, 6:00 pm Separate Travel Session October 31 When it comes to the study of Piedmont Virginia’s rich architectural history, one name immediately comes to mind: K. Edward Lay. Ed Lay is the Cary D. Langhorne Professor Emeritus of Architecture…

August 22, 2013
For the Masses: U.Va. Offering 11 MOOCs This Academic Year

Know Thyself this spring was a great experience. This year’s offerings from UVa Coursera make it hard to choose! I am sure they will all be

August 21, 2013
Coursera / Social Psychology: Week 1 – Social Perceptions and Misperceptions

Week 1 Reflection A very interesting start to this, my latest MOOC adventure! This week’s lectures and readings were similar to some of the psychology topics in the UVa Know Thyself Coursera MOOC that I found so

August 13, 2013
Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code – fun exhibit in DC

We really enjoyed our Washington On Your Own trip yesterday! A highlight of our visit was Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code, the fascinating new exhibit at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. So much to learn and lots of links for students and teachers.

August 8, 2013
Now I know why I hate cilantro! Which side of the family do you take after?

Foodies sing the praises of cilantro, and it seems to turn up all the time in restaurant meals. For years I have thought that it must be an acquired taste and that if I just kept eating it, I would soon,

August 2, 2013
Coursera / Social Psychology: First week released early!

This looks like it is going to be a really fun course! I am going to continue with my MOOC Storytelling approach as I work my way through it.

August 1, 2013