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  • A Night Under the Stars at Branched Oak Observatory
  • Fee: $15.00
    Course Number: SCI052L
    Dates: 6/26/2025 - 6/26/2025
    Times: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Branched Oak Observatory
    Room:
    Instructor: Brian Sivill, Michael Sibbernsen
    Facilitator: Clay Farris Naff
    Seats Left: 29

    Join OLLI members on an evening field trip to the Branched Oak Observatory (BOO) in nearby Raymond for an unforgettable astronomical experience. We will meet experienced professional and amateur astronomers, deepen our understanding of astronomy and see for ourselves the deep-space wonders of the night sky. If conditions are favorable, we will peer through telescopes at various stars, clusters, and galaxies, including the mighty Milky Way. If clouds get in the way or the temperature plummets, we will gather in the heated educational center and see stored images. This first-rate observatory is equipped with state-of-the-art telescopes, including one that helps low-vision people see images on their tablets or phones if they’re unable to view through the scope. We will come away with fresh knowledge and a new appreciation of the vast and varied universe overhead.

    Location: Branched Oak Observatory near Raymond. Site is handicapped accessible with paved sidewalks, indoor seating and accessible restrooms.
 

  • An Introduction to 3-D Printing
  • Fee: $15.00
    Course Number: SCI080Z
    Dates: 6/5/2025 - 6/12/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 2
    Building: ONLINE
    Room: ZOOM
    Instructor: Douglas Wood
    Facilitator: Bill Latenser
    Seats Left: 98

    Discover the exciting world of 3-D printing in this beginner-friendly course. Learn how 3-D printers work, the many types of 3-D printing, their pros and cons and their role in additive manufacturing. Explore different printing materials and understand the basics of creating and modifying digital models. Whether you’re interested in prototyping, art, or just curious about this cutting-edge technology, you’ll gain information and practical knowledge.

 

  • An Introduction to 3-D Printing
  • Fee: $15.00
    Course Number: SCI080L
    Dates: 6/5/2025 - 6/12/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Southeast Community College Continuing Education C
    Room: 213
    Instructor: Douglas Wood
    Facilitator: Bill Latenser
    Seats Left: 23

    Discover the exciting world of 3-D printing in this beginner-friendly course. Learn how 3-D printers work, the many types of 3-D printing, their pros and cons and their role in additive manufacturing. Explore different printing materials and understand the basics of creating and modifying digital models. Whether you’re interested in prototyping, art, or just curious about this cutting-edge technology, you’ll gain information and practical knowledge.

 

  • Building America: Union Pacific Railroad Museum
  • Fee: $20.00
    Course Number: HIS126O
    Dates: 6/19/2025 - 6/19/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Union Pacific Railroad Museum
    Room:
    Instructor: Zachary Rady
    Facilitator: Cheryl Richardson
    Seats Left: 29

    Explore the rich history of the Transcontinental Railroad with a presentation and guided tour of the “Building America” exhibit at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum. Originally developed for the Smithsonian, the “Building America” presentation showcases a remarkable collection of 19th century photographs that bring to life the challenges and triumphs of railroad construction. Discover the stories of the diverse workforce—immigrants, laborers, and engineers—who built one of America’s greatest infrastructure achievements. Through rare artifacts and immersive displays, gain insight into how the railroad shaped the nation’s economy, communities, and westward expansion.

    Location in Council Bluffs, Iowa. All parking around the museum is metered street parking, costing 50 cents/hour. Meters can be paid with change or by using the Passport Parking app. This course is co-sponsored by the UNO Alumni Association.
 

  • Charcuterie Snack Plate and Wine Pairing
  • Fee: $30.00
    Course Number: LIF1491
    Dates: 6/19/2025 - 6/19/2025
    Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: HyVee-27th & Superior
    Room:
    Instructor: Jennifer Dunavan
    Facilitator: Laura Williams
    Seats Left: 19

    Join us for a step-by-step charcuterie class building an individual snack plate. Tips, tricks and hacks for making a beautiful charcuterie board will be shared while sampling wines that pair well with serving a board.

    Registration Deadline: Thu, June 12. Cancellations after this date are non- refundable, unless cancelled by OLLI.
 

  • Charcuterie Snack Plate and Wine Pairing
  • Fee: $30.00
    Course Number: LIF1492
    Dates: 6/26/2025 - 6/26/2025
    Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: HyVee-27th & Superior
    Room:
    Instructor: Jennifer Dunavan
    Facilitator: Laura Williams
    Seats Left: 19

    Join us for a step-by-step charcuterie class building an individual snack plate. Tips, tricks and hacks for making a beautiful charcuterie board will be shared while sampling wines that pair well with serving a board.

    Registration Deadline: Thu, June 19. Cancellations after this date are non- refundable, unless cancelled by OLLI.
 

  • Entrepreneurial Lawyering at Nebraska Law
  • Fee: $10.00
    Course Number: LIF187Z
    Dates: 6/12/2025 - 6/12/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: ONLINE
    Room: ZOOM
    Instructor: Brett Stohs
    Facilitator: Gene Stohs
    Seats Left: 98

    Law school is much more than the Socratic Method. At the University of Nebraska College of Law, nine clinical programs offer third-year law students the opportunity to represent actual clients across the state before they graduate and become lawyers. Supervised by licensed attorney professors, students provide valuable legal services to clients who don’t have the means to hire a private attorney. Professor Brett Stohs started the Weibling Entrepreneurship Clinic in 2013 and has served over 500 startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. He will share his pedagogy, his passion, and his panoply of war stories to provide a sampling of these valuable experiential programs at Nebraska Law.

 

  • Entrepreneurial Lawyering at Nebraska Law
  • Fee: $10.00
    Course Number: LIF187L
    Dates: 6/12/2025 - 6/12/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Southeast Community College Continuing Education C
    Room: 213
    Instructor: Brett Stohs
    Facilitator: Gene Stohs
    Seats Left: 23

    Law school is much more than the Socratic Method. At the University of Nebraska College of Law, nine clinical programs offer third-year law students the opportunity to represent actual clients across the state before they graduate and become lawyers. Supervised by licensed attorney professors, students provide valuable legal services to clients who don’t have the means to hire a private attorney. Professor Brett Stohs started the Weibling Entrepreneurship Clinic in 2013 and has served over 500 startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. He will share his pedagogy, his passion, and his panoply of war stories to provide a sampling of these valuable experiential programs at Nebraska Law.

 

  • Gentle Yoga
  • Fee: $35.00
    Course Number: H&W001Z
    Dates: 6/5/2025 - 7/10/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: ONLINE
    Room: ZOOM
    Instructor: Casey Bogenrief
    Facilitator: Casey Bogenrief
    Seats Left: 99

    Join in meditation, breath-work, balance, and mindful movements to reconnect your mind, body, and spirit. Class is for all levels, but poses will include a variety of positions requiring students to get on/off the floor. 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.

 

  • Inside the System: How We Keep Traffic Moving
  • Fee: $10.00
    Course Number: LIF184L
    Dates: 6/5/2025 - 6/5/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: City of Lincoln Municipal Service Center
    Room:
    Instructor: Elizabeth Elliott, Thomas Shafer
    Facilitator: Lynn Willey
    Seats Left: 34

    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.

    A large parking lot is on the south side of the Service Center.
 

  • Introduction to Kayaking
  • Fee: $50.00
    Course Number: LIF019L
    Dates: 6/12/2025 - 6/12/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Holmes Lake
    Room: Outdoors
    Instructor: UNL Campus Recreation Staff
    Facilitator: UNL Campus Recreation Staff
    Seats Left: 12

    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.

    Registration Deadline: Thu, June 5. Cancellation after June 5 is non-refundable, unless cancelled by UNL. Additional directions to location will be provided before the class.
 

  • Lincoln Literacy: Bridgeway to a Better Life
  • Fee: $10.00
    Course Number: LIF098Z
    Dates: 6/12/2025 - 6/12/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: ONLINE
    Room: ZOOM
    Instructor: Bryan Seck
    Facilitator: Stephanie Nantkes
    Seats Left: 98

    Learn about Lincoln Literacy’s outreach to the community and literacy services. The history of refugees and immigrants to Lincoln, current numbers and trends will be covered, plus a description of Lincoln Literacy and other agencies who provide services. Lincoln Literacy provides a continuum of services from beginner to advanced English, as well as workforce development focused classes in a variety of areas: certified nursing assistant, commercial drivers license, working in Lincoln Public Schools, or reentering a profession from their country of origin such as engineering, nursing, teaching, and more. Walk away with an increased awareness of the diversity in our community and the immense talents that these newcomers bring to Lincoln.

 

  • Lincoln Literacy: Bridgeway to a Better Life
  • Fee: $10.00
    Course Number: LIF098L
    Dates: 6/12/2025 - 6/12/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Southeast Community College Continuing Education C
    Room: 213
    Instructor: Bryan Seck
    Facilitator: Stephanie Nantkes
    Seats Left: 23

    Learn about Lincoln Literacy’s outreach to the community and literacy services. The history of refugees and immigrants to Lincoln, current numbers and trends will be covered, plus a description of Lincoln Literacy and other agencies who provide services. Lincoln Literacy provides a continuum of services from beginner to advanced English, as well as workforce development focused classes in a variety of areas: certified nursing assistant, commercial drivers license, working in Lincoln Public Schools, or reentering a profession from their country of origin such as engineering, nursing, teaching, and more. Walk away with an increased awareness of the diversity in our community and the immense talents that these newcomers bring to Lincoln.

 

  • Putting Herbs to Work
  • Fee: $20.00
    Course Number: SCI082L
    Dates: 6/12/2025 - 6/12/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Pioneers Park Nature Center
    Room: Prairie Building
    Instructor: Jamie Kelley, Janet Salvati
    Facilitator: Kathie Putensen
    Seats Left: 23

    Join us at the Nature Center for a hands-on, immersive herbal workshop where you will learn how to plan, plant, and care for your own herb garden. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener, this class will equip you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to grow and utilize herbs in your everyday life. Participate in a guided tour of the beautiful Louise Evans Doole Herb Garden, where you can explore the plants in person. To top it off, enjoy refreshing herbal teas and snacks made from the very plants you will be learning about.

 

  • The Cave Beneath Lincoln: Robber's Cave Tour
  • Fee: $20.00
    Course Number: HIS1142
    Dates: 6/26/2025 - 6/26/2025
    Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Robber's Cave
    Room:
    Instructor: Joel Green
    Facilitator: Karen Case
    Seats Left: 29

    Explore this 2020 addition to the National Register of Historic Places and learn about the infamous and notorious Robber’s Cave. Tour the cave and discover its fascinating past, including the cave’s ownership through the past century and beyond as well as hear about the legends who used the cave. Learn about not only the geological and man-made origins of the cave but hear entertaining anecdotes along the way.

    Park in the lot on the east side of the building and enter at the front door. The tour requires several stairs and walking on uneven ground.
 

  • The Road to Heaven: Sin, Sacrifice, or Grace?
  • Fee: $10.00
    Course Number: REL034Z
    Dates: 6/19/2025 - 6/19/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: ONLINE
    Room: ZOOM
    Instructor: Michael Ryan
    Facilitator: Charlie Francis
    Seats Left: 98

    Christian denominations splinter along the fault line of whether one is saved by God’s grace or through a sacrifice for sin. Insight into this plaguing issue comes from the sacrificial system used in the Temple and how it differs from the sacrificial systems of the Greco/Roman world. How does the Temple’s system fit with scripture and with Western Christianity?

 

  • The Road to Heaven: Sin, Sacrifice, or Grace?
  • Fee: $10.00
    Course Number: REL034L
    Dates: 6/19/2025 - 6/19/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Southeast Community College Continuing Education C
    Room: 213
    Instructor: Michael Ryan
    Facilitator: Charlie Francis
    Seats Left: 23

    Christian denominations splinter along the fault line of whether one is saved by God’s grace or through a sacrifice for sin. Insight into this plaguing issue comes from the sacrificial system used in the Temple and how it differs from the sacrificial systems of the Greco/Roman world. How does the Temple’s system fit with scripture and with Western Christianity?

 

  • Waves, Particles and Our World: Into the Unknown
  • Fee: $15.00
    Course Number: SCI083Z
    Dates: 6/5/2025 - 6/12/2025
    Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 2
    Building: ONLINE
    Room: ZOOM
    Instructor: Herman Batelann
    Facilitator: Bill Latenser
    Seats Left: 98

    Discover the intriguing world of quantum physics, where the behavior of things around us defies intuition. Obtain an introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics, beginning with the captivating phenomenon of quantum interference. Explore Richard Feynman's "only mystery" in quantum mechanics through the iconic double-slit experiment, revealing waves and particles. The first mystery that has never been answered is: “What is it that moves the waves and particles around?”. The second mystery called the quantum measurement problem and highlighted with Schrödinger’s famous cat, which has also has never been answered is: “What does that mean for our world around us?” We hope to share the excitement of the power of quantum mechanics together with its fundamentally unfinished nature.

 

  • Waves, Particles and Our World: Into the Unknown
  • Fee: $15.00
    Course Number: SCI083L
    Dates: 6/5/2025 - 6/12/2025
    Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Southeast Community College Continuing Education C
    Room: 213
    Instructor: Herman Batelann
    Facilitator: Bill Latenser
    Seats Left: 23

    Discover the intriguing world of quantum physics, where the behavior of things around us defies intuition. Obtain an introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics, beginning with the captivating phenomenon of quantum interference. Explore Richard Feynman's "only mystery" in quantum mechanics through the iconic double-slit experiment, revealing waves and particles. The first mystery that has never been answered is: “What is it that moves the waves and particles around?”. The second mystery called the quantum measurement problem and highlighted with Schrödinger’s famous cat, which has also has never been answered is: “What does that mean for our world around us?” We hope to share the excitement of the power of quantum mechanics together with its fundamentally unfinished nature.

 

  • What to Know About Dental Care As We Age
  • Fee: $10.00
    Course Number: H&W085Z
    Dates: 6/5/2025 - 6/5/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: ONLINE
    Room: ZOOM
    Instructor: Tim Calkins
    Facilitator: Kristi Shoemaker
    Seats Left: 98

    Learn about how the transition from one stage in life to the next impacts how we approach the maintenance and care of your teeth, as well as surrounding supporting structures. We have all heard the hype on television commercials and on social media, and we listen to what our dentists tell us; but do we understand why and what it really means? Explore how to consider if recommendations are necessary and in your best interests. Build awareness of the latest procedures and ways to preserve or improve your dazzling smile. Join us for a review of dental care as we progress through life.

 

  • What to Know About Dental Care As We Age
  • Fee: $10.00
    Course Number: H&W085L
    Dates: 6/5/2025 - 6/5/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Southeast Community College Continuing Education C
    Room: 213
    Instructor: Tim Calkins
    Facilitator: Kristi Shoemaker
    Seats Left: 23

    Learn about how the transition from one stage in life to the next impacts how we approach the maintenance and care of your teeth, as well as surrounding supporting structures. We have all heard the hype on television commercials and on social media, and we listen to what our dentists tell us; but do we understand why and what it really means? Explore how to consider if recommendations are necessary and in your best interests. Build awareness of the latest procedures and ways to preserve or improve your dazzling smile. Join us for a review of dental care as we progress through life.

 

  • Wildflowers of Nebraska
  • Fee: $10.00
    Course Number: SCI079Z
    Dates: 6/19/2025 - 6/19/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: ONLINE
    Room: ZOOM
    Instructor: Bob Henrickson
    Facilitator: Kirk Dietrich
    Seats Left: 97
    Across the fields and prairies, along the roadsides and wooded streams grow rare native wildflowers, whose beauty rivals that of anywhere in the world. Join horticulturist Bob Henrickson on a guided pictorial tour of regions across the great state of Nebraska which show beautiful images of Nebraska wildflowers growing in their natural habitat. These prairie gems are increasingly rare to see in nature. Learn more about the rare wildflowers of Nebraska, where you can find them and why it’s important to preserve the land that they still occupy.
 

  • Wildflowers of Nebraska
  • Fee: $10.00
    Course Number: SCI079L
    Dates: 6/19/2025 - 6/19/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 1
    Building: Southeast Community College Continuing Education C
    Room: Auditorium
    Instructor: Bob Henrickson
    Facilitator: Kirk Dietrich
    Seats Left: 74
    Across the fields and prairies, along the roadsides and wooded streams grow rare native wildflowers, whose beauty rivals that of anywhere in the world. Join horticulturist Bob Henrickson on a guided pictorial tour of regions across the great state of Nebraska which show beautiful images of Nebraska wildflowers growing in their natural habitat. These prairie gems are increasingly rare to see in nature. Learn more about the rare wildflowers of Nebraska, where you can find them and why it’s important to preserve the land that they still occupy.
 

  • Constitutional Convention: Good Idea or Bad?
  • Fee: $15.00
    Course Number: CON099Z
    Dates: 5/8/2025 - 5/15/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 2
    Building: ONLINE
    Room: ZOOM
    Instructor: Eric Berger, Gavin Geis, Laura Ebke
    Facilitator: Charlyne Berens and Randy Moody
    Seats Left: 67
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The U.S. Constitution of 1789 lays out the mechanism for calling subsequent conventions, but that mechanism has never been used. Now, Nebraska is one of 19 states who have signed on to the effort to call for a Convention of the States to propose amendments to the Constitution. A minimum of 34 states is required to make a convention happen. Proponents say we need a convention to bring power back to the states and the people and out of the hands of bureaucrats. Opponents say the convention could endanger the nation’s principles and institutions since the U.S. Constitution includes no rules or boundaries for what can be done at a convention. This course’s first session will feature a constitutional scholar explaining the history and philosophy behind the Constitution and the principles it lays out. At the second session, an opponent and proponent of calling a convention will present their arguments.


 

  • Constitutional Convention: Good Idea or Bad?
  • Fee: $15.00
    Course Number: CON099L
    Dates: 5/8/2025 - 5/15/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 2
    Building: Southeast Community College Continuing Education C
    Room: Auditorium
    Instructor: Eric Berger, Gavin Geis, Laura Ebke
    Facilitator: Charlyne Berens and Randy Moody
    Seats Left: 19
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    The U.S. Constitution of 1789 lays out the mechanism for calling subsequent conventions, but that mechanism has never been used. Now, Nebraska is one of 19 states who have signed on to the effort to call for a Convention of the States to propose amendments to the Constitution. A minimum of 34 states is required to make a convention happen. Proponents say we need a convention to bring power back to the states and the people and out of the hands of bureaucrats. Opponents say the convention could endanger the nation’s principles and institutions since the U.S. Constitution includes no rules or boundaries for what can be done at a convention. This course’s first session will feature a constitutional scholar explaining the history and philosophy behind the Constitution and the principles it lays out. At the second session, an opponent and proponent of calling a convention will present their arguments.


 

  • Gentle Yoga
  • Fee: $35.00
    Course Number: H&W001Z
    Dates: 3/27/2025 - 5/15/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 6
    Building: ONLINE
    Room: ZOOM
    Instructor: Casey Bogenrief
    Facilitator: Casey Bogenrief
    Seats Left: 70
    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    Join in meditation, breath-work, balance, and mindful movements to reconnect your mind, body, and spirit. Class is for all levels, but poses will include a variety of positions requiring students to get on/off the floor. 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.


    Note dates: Skip April 24th & May 1st. Last day will be May 15th.
 

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