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Explore another world of food beyond your usual meat and potatoes. You won’t just hear about them; you will be able to sample many of them. From a team of UNL researchers, you will experience the latest on what makes fermented foods and beverages so appealing and why we should be eating more of them. The answer to the question, “How do you make meat and milk from plants?” will be revealed. You’ll be surprised to learn about how mold and other fungi not only spoil some foods but are also delicious. You will hear about how researchers are breeding plants to improve human health. And you will learn how food scientists are developing novel ways to introduce more dietary fiber into our foods for improved health.

Take a behind the scenes guided tour through Nebraska’s premier Natural History Museum. Participants will get to enjoy the Museum on a day when it is closed to the public, kearn about when elephants roamed Nebraska and when marine reptiles swam over Lincoln, and get an in-depth tour of our newest floor, Cherish Nebraska. 

Take a behind the scenes guided tour through Nebraska’s premier Natural History Museum. Participants will get to enjoy the Museum on a day when it is closed to the public, kearn about when elephants roamed Nebraska and when marine reptiles swam over Lincoln, and get an in-depth tour of our newest floor, Cherish Nebraska. 

Learn the basic skills necessary to function and flourish in an increasingly digital and online world. Discuss tools to effectively address the most popular phone and computer-based scams including identity theft, the nation’s number one consumer complaint. We will provide a practicum on safe browsing, secure banking, online shopping and payment systems, monitoring and protecting your credit, and cybersecurity. Created for everyone from the technophobic novice to the enthusiastic early adopter, the course focuses on the utility and benefit derived from using technology as a tool to stay connected, make life easier, and increase the quality of our lives.

Learn the basic skills necessary to function and flourish in an increasingly digital and online world. Discuss tools to effectively address the most popular phone and computer-based scams including identity theft, the nation’s number one consumer complaint. We will provide a practicum on safe browsing, secure banking, online shopping and payment systems, monitoring and protecting your credit, and cybersecurity. Created for everyone from the technophobic novice to the enthusiastic early adopter, the course focuses on the utility and benefit derived from using technology as a tool to stay connected, make life easier, and increase the quality of our lives.

It’s the beginning of Fall! Experience the sights and sounds of the fall prairie when it is at its most glorious state. We will meet at the Prairie Building for an introduction before walking at least two miles on uneven terrain.

Thai hand-rolled ice cream is a unique frozen dessert that originated in Southeast Asia and has gained popularity worldwide. Instead of being pulled from frozen buckets by the scoop, its liquid base is poured onto a frozen pan and then chopped, mixed, spread and rolled. Join us for an ice cream social that offers beautiful hand-rolled ice cream creations like Mango Tango, Strawberry Lady, Avocado, and Matcha Tea. We will swap ice cream stories and explore some brief ice- cream trivia in this simple but sweet social event.

Whether you’re new to smartphones, tablets or laptops, we will demystify these devices, their navigation and provide an understanding of the basics of web browsing and creating and managing your own email. Gain foundational knowledge required to thrive in the digital age; and consider registering for Crossing the Digital Divide: A Guide for Seniors to learn even more.

Whether you’re new to smartphones, tablets or laptops, we will demystify these devices, their navigation and provide an understanding of the basics of web browsing and creating and managing your own email. Gain foundational knowledge required to thrive in the digital age; and consider registering for Crossing the Digital Divide: A Guide for Seniors to learn even more.

Sometimes, we need gentle reminders to slow down and be in the present moment. The harp has been called the perfect instrument for relaxation, as well as helping create wellness in our everyday lives. Learn from a therapeutic harpist as she weaves together powerful stories, practical tips, and plays harp examples, demonstrating music’s role in your life’s journey.

Sometimes, we need gentle reminders to slow down and be in the present moment. The harp has been called the perfect instrument for relaxation, as well as helping create wellness in our everyday lives. Learn from a therapeutic harpist as she weaves together powerful stories, practical tips, and plays harp examples, demonstrating music’s role in your life’s journey.

Dive into the compelling and inspiring history of Celia and Eliza Grayson, two enslaved Black women who made a daring escape from Nebraska Territory in 1858. Explore the Grayson sisters’ remarkable journey to freedom and the broader context of Black enslavement in the antebellum Midwest.

Dive into the compelling and inspiring history of Celia and Eliza Grayson, two enslaved Black women who made a daring escape from Nebraska Territory in 1858. Explore the Grayson sisters’ remarkable journey to freedom and the broader context of Black enslavement in the antebellum Midwest.

A common perception is that U.S. immigration law is a simple process involving the completion of proper forms by one who wishes to seek the American Dream. This notion is in stark contrast to the realities of a frustratingly complex web of statutes, regulations, case law, and departmental memoranda that make the acquisition of that dream beyond the reach of most. Obtain a broad outline of U.S. immigration law and explore the specific areas of interest of the class, which may range from non-immigrant classifications to those in which permanent residence, and eventually citizenship, in the United States may be sought. In addition to discussing potential pathways available to family members, we may also address situations wherein employers are attempting to fill gaps in the labor market or those wherein individuals are attempting to escape persecution in their home countries.

A common perception is that U.S. immigration law is a simple process involving the completion of proper forms by one who wishes to seek the American Dream. This notion is in stark contrast to the realities of a frustratingly complex web of statutes, regulations, case law, and departmental memoranda that make the acquisition of that dream beyond the reach of most. Obtain a broad outline of U.S. immigration law and explore the specific areas of interest of the class, which may range from non-immigrant classifications to those in which permanent residence, and eventually citizenship, in the United States may be sought. In addition to discussing potential pathways available to family members, we may also address situations wherein employers are attempting to fill gaps in the labor market or those wherein individuals are attempting to escape persecution in their home countries.

This course is for beginning players with limited or no prior pickleball experience. You will learn the basics of pickleball in small groups of four OLLI participants taught by one or two experienced players (mentors). Emphasis will be on the fun and joy of pickleball. A limited supply of paddles and balls are available to borrow. Purchase pickleball paddles at local sporting goods stores starting around $50. On-line purchase is not recommended! Questions? See contact information for the instructor/facilitator below.

Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the complex and often contentious relationship between religion and contemporary society. Examine the intersection of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions with key societal domains, including the legal system, public education, LGBTQ+ rights, economics, and responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Obtain a comprehensive understanding of the complex and often contentious relationship between religion and contemporary society. Examine the intersection of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions with key societal domains, including the legal system, public education, LGBTQ+ rights, economics, and responses to the Covid-19 pandemic.

In 2024, we are witnessing history in the making as Nebraska takes steps toward re-enfranchising Nebraska voters previously convicted of a felony. Before 2005, those Nebraskans had been denied the vote indefinitely. That year, the Nebraska Legislature amended state statute to limit disenfranchisement to two years beyond the date a person completed a felony sentence. Since then, a variety of re-enfranchisement measures have been introduced without success – until this year. Explore the history and current circumstances regarding voting rights in Nebraska and the power of participation in our democracy.

In 2024, we are witnessing history in the making as Nebraska takes steps toward re-enfranchising Nebraska voters previously convicted of a felony. Before 2005, those Nebraskans had been denied the vote indefinitely. That year, the Nebraska Legislature amended state statute to limit disenfranchisement to two years beyond the date a person completed a felony sentence. Since then, a variety of re-enfranchisement measures have been introduced without success – until this year. Explore the history and current circumstances regarding voting rights in Nebraska and the power of participation in our democracy.

Learn the lifesaving skills of Adult Hands-Only CPR, Child CPR, Infant CPR and AED use. We will cover mild and severe airway block for adults, children and infants. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the American Heart Association’s research-proven practice, while watching technique. Also learn the use of life-saving tourniquets in controlling serious extremity hemorrhage. This course is information only and does not lead to re-certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 

The United States locks up more of its citizens than any other liberal democracy. How does having the world’s largest incarcerated – and formerly incarcerated – population influence the social, economic and political life of the nation? Identify the level of government most responsible for high incarceration levels, explore the key drivers of incarceration and investigate the unintended consequences of creating an exponentially growing population of ex- prisoners. Incarceration levels are rooted in struggle to manage a growing violent crime problem during a historical period marked by roiling social changes that included widening economic inequality, increasing racial diversity and sharpening ideological divides. That struggle has produced several unintended and under-explored consequences that ultimately affect everyone in society.

The United States locks up more of its citizens than any other liberal democracy. How does having the world’s largest incarcerated – and formerly incarcerated – population influence the social, economic and political life of the nation? Identify the level of government most responsible for high incarceration levels, explore the key drivers of incarceration and investigate the unintended consequences of creating an exponentially growing population of ex- prisoners. Incarceration levels are rooted in struggle to manage a growing violent crime problem during a historical period marked by roiling social changes that included widening economic inequality, increasing racial diversity and sharpening ideological divides. That struggle has produced several unintended and under-explored consequences that ultimately affect everyone in society.

This course is back by popular demand. Learn about the Piedmont neighborhood, which was developed by Lincoln businessman Charles Stuart beginning in 1926. A classroom session will focus on historical concepts behind the development, as well as the area’s architects, early residents and unique landscape features. A second session will be a guided walking tour through the streets of Piedmont. As the area’s sidewalks are narrow, or nonexistent, and traffic on Cotner Boulevard can be busy. Both groups will meet in the classroom for the first session, then split into two groups for the walking tours for the second session.

This course is back by popular demand. Learn about the Piedmont neighborhood, which was developed by Lincoln businessman Charles Stuart beginning in 1926. A classroom session will focus on historical concepts behind the development, as well as the area’s architects, early residents and unique landscape features. A second session will be a guided walking tour through the streets of Piedmont. As the area’s sidewalks are narrow, or nonexistent, and traffic on Cotner Boulevard can be busy. Both groups will meet in the classroom for the first session, then split into two groups for the walking tours for the second session.

Crops irrigated by water from the High Plains/Ogallala Aquifer comprise a significant portion of the world’s food supply. This water is Nebraska’s most important natural resource. Beginning about 31 million years ago, ashfall from eruptions of super volcanos to the west and southwest and then sediments carried by raging rivers flowing off the Rocky Mountains formed the aquifer. Learn about the geologic development of this feature and the impact in recent years of irrigation on the water in the aquifer.

Crops irrigated by water from the High Plains/Ogallala Aquifer comprise a significant portion of the world’s food supply. This water is Nebraska’s most important natural resource. Beginning about 31 million years ago, ashfall from eruptions of super volcanos to the west and southwest and then sediments carried by raging rivers flowing off the Rocky Mountains formed the aquifer. Learn about the geologic development of this feature and the impact in recent years of irrigation on the water in the aquifer.