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Learn about a new community-wide effort to increase understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Explore what ACEs are, discover your ACE score, and consider how ACEs affect learning, behavior, and long-term physical and mental health. Examine how ACEs can impact future generations and learn about the work of the Brave fACEs program in raising awareness. Participants will view the documentary “Resilience” and discuss ways to support themselves and others with high ACE scores.

This course is ideal for US and international travelers looking to blend physical activity with authentic cultural experiences, ensuring a smooth and unforgettable journey whether on foot or by bike. Topics will include local cultural immersion experiences, such as biking and walking tours or cooking classes, and lots of tips for logistics, inspiration and information, and travel support.

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.

Learn what autism is—and what it’s not—by exploring how it’s diagnosed, why rates have changed, and what current research says about causes and supports. Parents of now-adult children with autism will share real stories from their journeys, including challenges, surprises, and moments of humor and insight. This session offers a clear, practical, and human look at autism, helping separate common misunderstandings from lived experience.

This ancient wisdom uncovers how your unique constitution can transform your health. Identify your dosha – Vata, Pitta, Kapha – the foundational energies that govern your physical, mental, and emotional harmony. Learn how to recognize imbalances and apply corresponding practices to reset them. Discover how understanding your dosha influences your daily rhythm, how to approach the changing seasons, and what to modify during different phases of life.

What was Eve really made of? Was the Savior really born in a barn? What were Martha and Mary really up to? Dig into the historical context and language of several popular biblical stories to uncover details lost in translation — or just plain mistranslated — and unearth some nuggets of gospel goodness along the way.

Explore what blockchain is and why it matters—without the technical jargon. Learn how this technology keeps information secure, how it protects cybercurrencies like Bitcoin, and how it’s used in areas such as finance, healthcare, and recordkeeping. Learn how data is stored, shared, and kept private, and look at real-world examples of blockchain in action. This session offers a clear, practical introduction for anyone curious about this fast-growing technology.

For decades, nuclear power has gotten a bad rap in popular culture, but actual data show that despite some high-profile accidents, few deaths have resulted. With climate change looming, new modular designs with advanced safety features and new applications make it worth a fresh look. Learn how modular nuclear power could help generate ammonia for fertilizer in rural Nebraska.

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.

Since 1982, Operation Smile has provided hundreds of thousands of free surgeries to children with cleft and other facial conditions. Starting in 1985, students in Operation Smile Clubs worldwide have been given the opportunity to play an active role in awareness, fundraising, and education. Learn about this amazing organization and get an insider's view of what happens on these life changing missions.

Understand the stages of dementia, potential treatment options, how to care for a loved one, and prepare for what comes next in your journey.

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.

Severe weather comes to us through our senses, whether it’s the sound of thunder, the feel of high winds and driving rain, the view of storm clouds or the soreness in our joints when bad weather is predicted. Learn the details behind severe weather statistics, safety and terminology. Stories of historic storms and tornadoes will be shared, enhanced by many pictures and videos.

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.”

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.

Discuss major foreign policy issues based on readings and video provided by the Foreign Policy Association. Class members may purchase the “Great Decisions Briefing Book” on-line at www.fpa. org and are encouraged to read materials prior to each class. We covered the first four topics during Term 3 and will cover the final four topics in Term 4. Each class consists of watching a half-hour video and then discussing the text provided by the FPA.

Discover the benefits, uses, upsides and downsides of the trees that grow well and tolerate the soil and climate conditions in eastern Nebraska. Learn about the trees we love from an experienced landscaper and tree grower.

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.

Research consistently finds that most people aged 50 and older want to stay in their homes and communities as long as possible. The AARP Home Fit session was created to help people stay in the homes they love by turning where they live into a “lifelong home,” suitable and safe for themselves and anyone in their household.

Explore more than a century of Japanese history in Nebraska. Discover why Issei immigrants left Japan, how they moved across the United States, what brought them to communities throughout Nebraska, and how their descendants built lasting lives here. During the second session, view the 2025 Nebraska Public Media documentary “Rescuing Japanese Hall,” offering a deeper look at the experiences of Japanese people in the High Plains and across the state.

Although Kansas lies outside the South, it holds a rich civil rights history. Explore two pivotal stories: the landmark Supreme Court case “Brown v. Board of Education,” centered on a young Black girl seeking to attend her neighborhood school in Topeka—now a national historic site—and the founding of Nicodemus by Black homesteaders. A descendant shares this history. Join OLLI members on a three-day trip to these significant sites.

Whether you intend to register for the trip or not, all OLLI members are welcome to attend this course.

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.

Learn about the disease, changes to expect and how to care for someone on this journey.

Nebraska’s invaluable contributions to thoroughbred horse racing began with ordinary individuals who achieved extraordinary feats in the national “Sport of Kings.” Learn about the Cornhusker State’s nine ovals from west Nebraska in Mitchell, Crawford, and Alliance; in central Nebraska at Columbus and Grand Island; and to the east in Madison, Lincoln, Omaha and South Sioux City. Each racecourse at their infancy had one commonality – all were formed, organized, or governed by their county agricultural societies.

We recognize that Gospels present us with differing perspectives on Jesus, but the letters of Paul, written one or two generations before the Gospels, gives us still another view. Paul’s perspective is upon the Christ and he has a lot to say about what that means and what it portends. We shall strive to see Paul himself, and his differing understanding.

When it comes to caring for loved ones, most families don’t have a plan until a crisis happens. Discover how to provide the best care for your loved ones and/or to provide vital information for your children to assist you should that need arise. Receive the tools to plan for future housing needs, caregiving considerations and financial planning for the cost of healthcare. Create a comprehensive plan that includes your home, health, finances, and wishes.

The University of Nebraska conducts an annual Rural Poll that provides interesting insights on rural Nebraskans and their opinions and attitudes about personal and community well-being, public services, economics, policy, and various other public issues. The results of the most recent 2025 survey efforts highlight the concerns among rural Nebraskans about personal and community well-being as well as a focus on confidence in institutions, trade, energy and agriculture, biosecurity and the bioeconomy, and algorithms and artificial intelligence.

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.

Charitable giving is not one-size-fits-all. Finding the right balance between family priorities and charitable giving is crucial and can vary greatly depending on individual circumstances and goals. Explore giving options and common pitfalls that can be avoided to ensure your gifts work as intended. Learn how to maximize your philanthropic efforts in a tax-advantaged way, regardless of the donation amount.

The University of Nebraska Foundation is the university’s trusted partner for those wishing to support the University of Nebraska. Because estate planning can be complex, you are encouraged to consult your professional advisors to determine what is appropriate for you.

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.

‘Votes for Women' was a three-generation battle nationally and in Nebraska where our foremothers' efforts included three statewide suffrage votes and Susan B. Anthony touring the state. Explore the women who led and created strategies nationally. Meet the Nebraska Suffs who spent 65 years fighting the antis with ever-changing tactics creating, in the end, a unanimous vote of our state Legislature to ratify the 19th amendment.

Enjoy this introduction to the crossword and its word puzzle cousins. Crosswords today are as popular as they have ever been. Explore the various components of the crossword including the grid, the clues, the themes and other word puzzle varieties. Learn from the expert who writes the weekly “Only in Nebraska” crossword appearing Wednesdays in the Lincoln Journal Star.

Learn how modern heart care, from new ways to spot and treat artery disease and cholesterol problems, to personalized approaches for people born with heart defects. Explore how to recognize and respond to cardiac arrest, how genes can influence heart health, and how today’s treatments fix irregular heartbeats. Discover how doctors now detect “hidden” chest pain conditions like ANOCA which do not show up on standard heart tests.

Review the course syllabus for details on each week’s topics: https://go.unl.edu/7kra

Learn directly from Tom Osborne about the positive impact of mentoring in his life, the founding of Teammates Mentoring Program, and the program’s mission to positively impact the world. In addition, discover the highlights of the Lincoln chapter’s work and the ongoing need for mentors, and hear from OLLI members about their experiences mentoring through TeamMates.

Hiking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and exercise, and there are many hiking trails in eastern Nebraska. Hiking can be a walk on a gravel path or a strenuous climb, whatever suits your interests and abilities. Learn the basics of hiking safety, etiquette, and tech, and see gear the instructors use. Learn how easy it is to get started hiking, including how to find great places to hike in Nebraska and beyond.

Hearing and balance are essential to communication, safety, and well-being, yet many adults lack a clear understanding of how these systems function. Receive an accessible overview of the auditory and vestibular systems, common hearing and balance disorders, risk factors, prevention, and treatment options. Explore current technologies, resources, and practical strategies that support better hearing, balance, and informed decision-making for individuals and families.

Review the course syllabus for details on each week’s topics: https://go.unl.edu/4hm3

This course, part memoir, part travelogue, part history, gives an overview of Vietnam from its first settlers more than 4,000 years ago through conquests, colonialization, the Vietnam War, and the current period. Examine the War’s deep impact on both Vietnam and the U.S. The instructor lived in Saigon as a teenager from 1963-65 and returned recently, providing him with a unique perspective.

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.

Trace the roots of antisemitism from antiquity to the present day. Learn about the long and dark history of antisemitism, including the Holocaust, and its modern implications.

Explore the connection between modern livestock practices, animal health, and the safety and quality of the food we consume. From the farm to the table, livestock management practices influence not only animal well-being but also the nutritional value, safety, and sustainability of our food supply. Drawing on expertise in animal science, veterinary medicine, nutrition, and food safety, gain a deeper understanding of how research and production practices shape what ends up on our plates.

Review the course syllabus for details on each week’s topics: https://go.unl.edu/wdyi

Six women step into the roles of former Nazis and helped launch America’s space program, bringing to life the story of the team that became the backbone of NAS in the most unexpected place: North Alabama. A startling new play about the intersection of scientific exploration and moral responsibility, “The Rocket Men” asks what it means “to be an American”. Registrants are encouraged to attend the Angels Theatre Company’s production of “The Rocket Men” at the Johnny Carson Theatre. Performances run from March 12-22, 2026. Check the Lied Center website at https://www.liedcenter.org/events-page for showtimes and availability. OLLI members can enter OLLI2026 in the Promo Code field and receive a ticket at the discounted rate of $23. The cost of a ticket for the performance is excluded from the course price.