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View a selection of objects from the University of Nebraska State Museum anthropology collection. The collection holds 40,000 objects from all over the world, representing 153 countries and hundreds of cultures. The archaeology collection features artifacts from thousands of years of history in Nebraska and other parts of the globe. The collections feature textiles, baskets, ceramics, weapons and much more.

Birding and bird feeding is the fastest growing outdoor recreational activity in the U.S. and is popular all over the world. Learn various aspects of birding with an emphasis on identification and experience in the field. From the exciting identification of a new bird to the pleasure of seeing “old friends” returning year-round, birding is a gift. Learn about basic photography from a professional photographer and pick up tips about photographing birds. We will begin with an orientation to provide you
with some birding tools (e.g., identification, choice of binoculars, etc.) and tips on bird photography. We will make field trips to local sites representing a variety of habitats such as lakes, wetlands, woodlands and prairies.

Learn about your source of water, the potential contaminants monitored in public water and what you should be looking for in private water. We will also discuss unregulated contaminants. A case study of a recent outbreak will be highlighted. Bring your questions.

Learn about your source of water, the potential contaminants monitored in public water and what you should be looking for in private water. We will also discuss unregulated contaminants. A case study of a recent outbreak will be highlighted. Bring your questions.

Do you have an indoor game that you enjoy playing…but never seem to have enough people to play? Do you simply love to play games and socialize? How about learning a new game? Game night gives you that chance. Join us, and bring along your favorite game, for an evening of fun, food, and socialization. OLLI will provide food and drink for all who attend. And if you don’t have a game to bring and simply want to join in the fun, please do so. There will be plenty of options. Game ideas: Scrabble, Checkers, Chess, Monopoly, Risk, Yahtzee, Jenga, Taboo, Pictionary, Apples to Apples, Bunko, Pitch, Gin Rummy, etc.

Recreational kayaking is a great lifetime activity and way to explore and enjoy the lakes in the Lincoln area. This class will introduce you to the basics of kayaking and safety measures so you can start enjoying this new activity on your own. All kayaking equipment is provided.

Nebraska’s schools have been the topic of all kinds of competing claims in the past year. Using a visual presentation and online resources, Schools 101 provides an overview of K-12 education in Nebraska. Learn details about four topics: who attends the schools (students); who works in the schools (teachers, staff, administrators); who pays for the schools (funding); and what guides the schools (curriculum).

Nebraska’s schools have been the topic of all kinds of competing claims in the past year. Using a visual presentation and online resources, Schools 101 provides an overview of K-12 education in Nebraska. Learn details about four topics: who attends the schools (students); who works in the schools (teachers, staff, administrators); who pays for the schools (funding); and what guides the schools (curriculum).

Learn the basics of pickleball. You will be playing the game in 20 minutes. This course is for beginners. A limited supply of paddles and balls are available to borrow. One mentor per court (per four OLLI participants) will be provided. Purchase pickleball paddles at local sporting goods stores starting around $50. On-line purchase is not recommended! Questions? Contact the instructor, Bill Roehrs at 402-432-6790 or email him at wroehrs@me.com.

There is hope, and there is beauty in dementia. It lies in the way we understand and approach the person living with a changing brain. Learn the reality of the costs and challenges, but more about the whole story of dementia: specifically, that there can be gifts along the way. We will discuss the DAWN Method, and how it is a person-centered, strength-based approach. Learn which cognitive skills are lost, and which are kept, and why it matters. We will touch upon the opportunity we have to bring security and well-being for our loved ones with dementia, and how it makes the journey more comfortable for everyone. Register for this course as well as The Home Option to learn how dementia may impact remaining in your home.

There is hope, and there is beauty in dementia. It lies in the way we understand and approach the person living with a changing brain. Learn the reality of the costs and challenges, but more about the whole story of dementia: specifically, that there can be gifts along the way. We will discuss the DAWN Method, and how it is a person-centered, strength-based approach. Learn which cognitive skills are lost, and which are kept, and why it matters. We will touch upon the opportunity we have to bring security and well-being for our loved ones with dementia, and how it makes the journey more comfortable for everyone. Register for this course as well as The Home Option to learn how dementia may impact remaining in your home.

Ninety-six percent of older adults wish to remain in their own homes. Learn how and why being home often contributes to decreased risk and increased well-being. Learn what it takes to remain at home, how to maximize safety, and how and when to get the right help in the home. Get a sense of the economics of staying home, and how to help the home option become a decision that family and friends support. Register for this course as well as “The Gifts of Dementia” course to learn how dementia impacts decisions regarding remaining at home.

Ninety-six percent of older adults wish to remain in their own homes. Learn how and why being home often contributes to decreased risk and increased well-being. Learn what it takes to remain at home, how to maximize safety, and how and when to get the right help in the home. Get a sense of the economics of staying home, and how to help the home option become a decision that family and friends support. Register for this course as well as “The Gifts of Dementia” course to learn how dementia impacts decisions regarding remaining at home.

What’s the capital of Australia? What is the most popular beverage in the world? Unlike a game of gin rummy or chess, anyone and everyone can play trivia. Whether you remember unimportant facts or not, playing trivia allows you to enjoy yourself while working out your brain and socializing with your peers. Reconnect with people, make new friends, take a break from the digital world and boost your mental health. We will be awarding prizes and providing you with a wonderful evening meal.

Learn the definition of the word “fossils,” discover the various kinds of invertebrate fossils and see examples from the collection at the University of Nebraska State Museum.

View collections from Holocaust survivors who settled in Nebraska and from WWII vets who hailed from Nebraska and liberated Nazi camps. Archival materials are preserved in a digital humanities web portal at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Digital Research in the Humanities, https://nestoriesofhumanity.unl.edu/. In addition to transnational open access on the internet for all visitors, the website is a teaching tool that interfaces with digital storytelling to accompany state educational standards in secondary classrooms and higher education research. We will look at how digital methods elevate these stories and at two individuals whose personal archives have provided unexpected historical discoveries and networking within our community. You will be invited to participate in a group inquiry and discussion using the web portal.

View collections from Holocaust survivors who settled in Nebraska and from WWII vets who hailed from Nebraska and liberated Nazi camps. Archival materials are preserved in a digital humanities web portal at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Digital Research in the Humanities, https://nestoriesofhumanity.unl.edu/. In addition to transnational open access on the internet for all visitors, the website is a teaching tool that interfaces with digital storytelling to accompany state educational standards in secondary classrooms and higher education research. We will look at how digital methods elevate these stories and at two individuals whose personal archives have provided unexpected historical discoveries and networking within our community. You will be invited to participate in a group inquiry and discussion using the web portal.

We will pick up where we left off in Term 3, reviewing the second half of the lectures from this “Great Courses” DVD collection. Although this is part two, you can enjoy these lectures without having heard the first half. Professor Mark Stoler focuses on elements of American history that are often misunderstood, where myths abound or where important elements have simply been forgotten or ignored. These 12 lectures deal with myths of American anti-imperialism, the true nature of the early “progressive” movements, an assessment of Wilson’s presidency, the culture clashes of the 1920’s, positive aspects of the Hoover presidency, the effectiveness of the “new deal,” myths associated with World War II, the subsequent “cold” war, the Vietnam war, and about American wars in general. The series ends with an examination of important figures often ignored (e.g., John Quincy Adams and George Marshall) and modern trends assumed to be new that are not.