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Explore why reading serious literature matters and how the purposes of reading evolved over time. Consider generational relationships to literature and how certain works call for rereading for deeper insight. Discuss how literature expands the mind in ways distinct from science or ethics. Examine the idea of a literary canon: what is included and how the canon changes. 

Advance your home yoga practice through dynamic sequences that integrate meditation, breathwork, and mindful movement. This course emphasizes flowing asanas to enhance balance, strength, and flexibility, fostering a deeper mind- body connection. Designed for those with prior Hatha or Vinyasa experience or completion of OLLI Gentle Yoga, it encourages a consistent home practice. A yoga mat is recommended; please consult your physician before participating.

Join director Bobbie Pieranunzi for a discussion about the musical Bright Star, produced in association with UNL Opera. A member of the original Broadway cast, Bobbie will provide insight into this bluegrass-inspired musical set in the American South during the 1920s and 1940s. Bobbie’s production and design team will discuss their concepts and show examples of their drawings and models. This session will include a sneak peek at the set, lighting and costumes.

Discover the life and work of Nebraska author Bess Streeter Aldrich who published over 160 short stories and articles, nine novels and one novella. Visit her historic Elmwood home and step back to 1946 to meet Mrs. Aldrich (character portrayer), enjoy tea and her signature Lady Baltimore Cake, and tour her home. In class, explore “A Lantern in Her Hand,” “The Lieutenant’s Lady,” and selected short stories. Information about obtaining these books will be provided after registration.

Discover how psychiatrists make diagnoses and treatment decisions, and how patients and families can advocate for themselves. Explore how psychiatric opinions are formed, what treatments work—and for whom—and how to evaluate your care. Discuss substance use disorders, controversial treatments, social issues, and how to make sense of media reports. 

Utilizing Russell Shorto’s novels entitled “The Island at the Center of the World” and “Taking Manhattan,” explore the dramatic beginnings of New Amsterdam, revealing a story “more than a handful of beads.” Analyze how the confluence of diversity, capitalism, and pluralism fostered America’s first modern society. Concurrently, examine the painful legacy of slavery and the displacement of Native Americans that fundamentally shaped the city and continues to define the nation.

Utilizing Russell Shorto’s novels entitled “The Island at the Center of the World” and “Taking Manhattan,” explore the dramatic beginnings of New Amsterdam, revealing a story “more than a handful of beads.” Analyze how the confluence of diversity, capitalism, and pluralism fostered America’s first modern society. Concurrently, examine the painful legacy of slavery and the displacement of Native Americans that fundamentally shaped the city and continues to define the nation.

Gain the clarity, confidence, and control to shape your ideal retirement. Learn complex financial topics in simplified language, including tax-smart planning, income strategies, risk management and legacy design, to protect what you've built, minimize taxes, and create a plan that reflects your goals, values, and vision for the future. The content focuses on concepts that support making informed financial decisions. This course was previously titled “Modern Retirement Planning.”

Explore actionable items to increase the odds of a safe hospital stay. Learn how to get a second opinion, interview a surgeon, stay on top of medications, manage tests and results, deal with weekend hospitalizations and more. Empower yourself to take control and effectively manage your own, or a love one’s, healthcare.

Gain an inside look at how Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) keeps the city moving. Explore how LTU manages over 410 traffic signals, intersection detection systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), detection cameras, and traffic monitoring for incident management. Learn about the Green Light Lincoln Initiative and its impact on economic and environmental improvements. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Signals and Sign Shop and the Brine Making Facility, offering a firsthand look at the operations that keep Lincoln’s streets safe and efficient.

Electric Bikes are a great and accessible way to explore Lincoln’s trail system. There are many health benefits from cycling, from being low impact on your joints to strengthening your cardiovascular system. Having an electric assist on your bike can help you go further and longer. Learn the fundamentals of how to use an E-Bike, the pros and cons and "test ride" one to see if it is right for you.

Lincoln’s long-awaited new central library in the heart of downtown will open for service in 2028. Designed as a modern library with flexibility and space for community partners to complement library activities, the new library will provide traditional services and collections yet incorporate what is now expected in modern library design, function and sustainability. Walk through the virtual plans for the new facility and discover what will make this a world-class library and help transform O Street.

Lincoln’s long-awaited new central library in the heart of downtown will open for service in 2028. Designed as a modern library with flexibility and space for community partners to complement library activities, the new library will provide traditional services and collections yet incorporate what is now expected in modern library design, function and sustainability. Walk through the virtual plans for the new facility and discover what will make this a world-class library and help transform O Street.

Team up with OLLI friends and experience Medieval Putt, indoor mini golf with a fun medieval theme! Take on one of two challenging 18-hole courses amongst amazing décor like a full-size castle, 8-foot-tall Iron Throne, 40-foot-long flying dragon, knights, and even a dragon ride. Marvel at the ingenuity it takes to create these structures and enjoy OLLI camaraderie while you figure out ways to get that little ball into the hole.

Take a ride through the solar system without leaving earth. Visit the University of Nebraska State Museum’s planetarium for a series of programs developed specifically for OLLI. Discover the rocky planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars) and the gas giants (Uranus, Saturn, Jupiter and Neptune), then explore the stars, moons and interstellar objects.

Explore Humanism as a non-theistic worldview and life-stance based on reason, science, ethics and human flourishing. Trace its history from the Renaissance through the Humanist Manifestos. Distinguish Secular Humanism from mere atheism and contemporary religious humanism. Through a Humanist lens, critically examine theistic arguments such as intelligent design and Pascal’s Wager. Learn about the instructor’s personal journey from a religion-curious atheist to an active humanist and engage in critical discussion.

Explore Humanism as a non-theistic worldview and life-stance based on reason, science, ethics and human flourishing. Trace its history from the Renaissance through the Humanist Manifestos. Distinguish Secular Humanism from mere atheism and contemporary religious humanism. Through a Humanist lens, critically examine theistic arguments such as intelligent design and Pascal’s Wager. Learn about the instructor’s personal journey from a religion-curious atheist to an active humanist and engage in critical discussion.

Learn self-defense tactics tailored specifically for seniors and led by experienced instructors who understand the unique challenges seniors may encounter. Explore essential self-defense techniques like strikes, kicks, escapes, and defenses against common attacks, while also focusing on building confidence and situational awareness. Prepare yourself to feel safer and more empowered in any situation. Please wear loose clothing.

The most famous German spy during World War I had previously been a Nebraska resident. What was he doing here? What did he do as a spy? What happened to him? Tony Foreman has pieced together answers to these and many other questions through archival research in Nebraska, Germany and Great Britain. Join us for a session about heroism, romance, cruelty, war and espionage.

The most famous German spy during World War I had previously been a Nebraska resident. What was he doing here? What did he do as a spy? What happened to him? Tony Foreman has pieced together answers to these and many other questions through archival research in Nebraska, Germany and Great Britain. Join us for a session about heroism, romance, cruelty, war and espionage.

Enjoy a spring nature walk and look for migrating birds, spring flowers and other sights while taking a slow walk around the Nature Center. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars and/or cameras. Some binoculars are available to borrow upon request.

Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, is the world’s most widely practiced exercise form. Unlike most other exercises, Tai Chi is a life-long learning experience. Build fundamental skills comprising a ‘solo exercise’ that is the foundation for daily self-practice. Experienced participants can refine familiar movements and learn new ones. All levels of ability and Tai Chi experience are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes.

Enjoy the fun and camaraderie of mini bowling. The rules are the same as traditional bowling, but everything is scaled down. The bowling balls are smaller, about the size of a grapefruit, weigh about 2 ½ pounds and have no holes; the lanes are about half the distance, about one foot off the ground. Half the size, twice the fun! 

America can be described as a capitalistic social democracy. Income and wealth are foundational drivers in our economy, democracy, and society. Examine the concept of “American Wealth” and its implications for every resident. Several themes will be explored, including increasing American oligarchy empowered by wealth concentration, wealth concentration trends including the informative history of the Gilded Age, the dynamics of wealth concentration, the impacts on our economy, democracy and society, and likely antidotes.

America can be described as a capitalistic social democracy. Income and wealth are foundational drivers in our economy, democracy, and society. Examine the concept of “American Wealth” and its implications for every resident. Several themes will be explored, including increasing American oligarchy empowered by wealth concentration, wealth concentration trends including the informative history of the Gilded Age, the dynamics of wealth concentration, the impacts on our economy, democracy and society, and likely antidotes.

Gain the clarity, confidence, and control to shape your ideal retirement. Learn complex financial topics in simplified language, including tax-smart planning, income strategies, risk management and legacy design, to protect what you've built, minimize taxes, and create a plan that reflects your goals, values, and vision for the future. The content focuses on concepts that support making informed financial decisions. This course was previously titled “Modern Retirement Planning.”

Explore actionable items to increase the odds of a safe hospital stay. Learn how to get a second opinion, interview a surgeon, stay on top of medications, manage tests and results, deal with weekend hospitalizations and more. Empower yourself to take control and effectively manage your own, or a love one’s, healthcare.