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This course is back by popular demand. Discover how Nebraska Public Media—home to PBS and NPR in the state—brings trusted storytelling, educational resources, and cultural programming to audiences across Nebraska. This session features an inside look at television and radio production, a tour of the facility and mobile production truck, and a special look into the archives, showcasing how public media continues to innovate and serve communities statewide.

With 50 percent of all cycling accidents happening due to riders losing control of their bike, prevent that from happening to you by strengthening your bike handling skills and knowledge. Geared toward people of all riding abilities who want to gain confidence riding in urban settings, preview optional on-line material on traffic safety before class, then spend time in class on parking lot drills and riding Lincoln’s bike infrastructure.

General Dwight Eisenhower had five months to assemble forces and equipment, train and plan the D-Day invasion into France. On June 4, 1944, during an intense rainstorm, he had to decide whether to launch or delay. Failure was not an option. This course examines the planning and preparation leading up to the decision. Become immersed in the complexity and emotional burden of what some describe as the most critical decision of the Twentieth Century.

General Dwight Eisenhower had five months to assemble forces and equipment, train and plan the D-Day invasion into France. On June 4, 1944, during an intense rainstorm, he had to decide whether to launch or delay. Failure was not an option. This course examines the planning and preparation leading up to the decision. Become immersed in the complexity and emotional burden of what some describe as the most critical decision of the Twentieth Century.

Learn the history of light and lighting and its effects on human health and sleep. Discover light sources and their development including modern LEDs and LASER lights. Explore the impact of light color mix and its effect on behavior and comfort.

Learn the history of light and lighting and its effects on human health and sleep. Discover light sources and their development including modern LEDs and LASER lights. Explore the impact of light color mix and its effect on behavior and comfort.

“Cosi fan tutte” (literally "Thus do they all" or "Women are like that") is a witty Italian comic opera composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with a libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. First premiered in Vienna in 1790, this satirical romantic comedy revolves around a bet to test the fidelity of two engaged sisters. We'll listen to highlights, discuss the opera's history, structure, musical elements, and explore how it fits into the broader world of opera.

Join OLLI on an autumn tour of arts and culture in Nebraska’s own Alps! We’ll visit Schuyler’s historic Oak Ballroom to learn about this WPA gem, then view the St. John’s Bible, a hand illuminated masterpiece housed at the St. Benedictine Center. Next, we will enjoy a traditional Czech lunch of roast pork, dumplings, sauerkraut and kolaches at Abie’s Place in Abie. Then we’ll head to the new quarters of the Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art in David City. Finally, we’ll stop at Junto Wine near Seward to enjoy the beautiful views and local wine.

Relax the body and soothe the mind from the comfort of your own home in a remote yoga experience. All you need is a chair with no arm rests and some comfy clothes or pajamas. Expect gentle mobility, breathing techniques, and mindful movement to improve sleep quality, reduce stress and enhance overall well-being.

Discover how the sun converts mass into energy and why replicating it on Earth is neither possible nor useful. Trace the atomic age from fission weapons to modern nuclear power, exploring why we cannot simply copy the H-bomb for electricity. Analyze the pros and cons of potential pathways to fusion, meet the leading companies driving today's industry, and examine recent investments that are shaping the future of clean energy.

Discover how the sun converts mass into energy and why replicating it on Earth is neither possible nor useful. Trace the atomic age from fission weapons to modern nuclear power, exploring why we cannot simply copy the H-bomb for electricity. Analyze the pros and cons of potential pathways to fusion, meet the leading companies driving today's industry, and examine recent investments that are shaping the future of clean energy.

Use your kayaking skills to explore one of the many state recreation lakes around Lincoln. Spend the afternoon paddling at Pawnee Lake and Middle Creek, which feeds this reservoir and will provide a great opportunity to see birds and other wildlife. This class is targeted toward paddlers who have participated in one of the previous kayaking classes. All kayaking equipment is provided. You must provide your own entry fee into State Recreation Area.

Join in meditation, breathwork, balance, and mindful movements to reconnect your mind, body, and spirit. This class is designed for all levels of experience, and poses will include a variety of positions requiring students to get on/off the floor. The instructor will provide modifications as needed. Learn some yoga tidbits to use in your future practice both on and off your mat. No equipment is needed, but a yoga mat is encouraged. Consult with your physician prior to participating.

This class is structured for the student who has no or little knowledge of the game of bridge, and for those who played it years ago and need a refresher. We will cover how the game is played, bridge vocabulary, basic Standard American bidding, and basic card play. There will be opportunities to play hands that will illustrate what has been taught in class. The students will dictate how fast the class will move.

We will visit four houses of worship in Lincoln. The speaker at each location will give an overview of the congregation’s beliefs, traditions, and practices. A tour of the facility may also be included. A tour of the facility may also be included.