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- An Introduction to 3-D Printing
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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.
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- Beyond Vocation: Belonging and Calling in Campus Ministry
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Fee: $15.00
Course Number: REL032Z
Dates: 6/11/2025 - 6/18/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 2
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Liz Kocher
Facilitator: Charlie Francis
Seats Left: 98
College students today, part of “Generation Z,” are navigating coming-of-age in a time of unprecedented challenges. One in three young people report experiencing loneliness much of the time, over half of young people report feeling stressed or anxious all of the time, and all are doing the important work of figuring out who they want to be as they grow up. The longing for connectivity, belonging, and authentic community drives the work of campus ministry. Explore the particular and timeless needs of Gen Z through the lens of faith-based care, through cross-generational learning and multiple denominational perspectives on spiritual nourishment through campus ministry.
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- Bird Flu and Other Significant Viral Updates
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: H&W086Z
Dates: 6/10/2025 - 6/10/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Bob Rauner
Facilitator: David Dyke
Seats Left: 98
With all the news about bird flu, measles outbreaks in Texas, and the tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City this past year, what should we be worried about and what should we do to protect ourselves? Learn about the numbers of infections and fatalities for various infectious diseases so you can gauge your own risk. We will discuss current recommendations for vaccines and treatment to decrease your chances of being sick this coming year.
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- Built for Learning: Architecture of LPS
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Fee: $25.00
Course Number: ART174Z
Dates: 6/9/2025 - 6/30/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 4
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Edward Zimmer
Facilitator: Anne Diffendal
Seats Left: 98
From the Lincoln Plat of 1867 and the original Lincoln High School of 1871 to Lincoln Public School’s newest high schools (Northwest and Standing Bear), Ed Zimmer will explore the history of one of Lincoln’s most important institutions through his unique perspectives of an architectural historian, a 19-year member of the LPS Board of Education, and his 35- year career in the Lincoln/Lancaster County Planning Department.
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- Child and Youth Advocacy in Out-of-Home Care
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: CON100Z
Dates: 6/4/2025 - 6/4/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Dawn Rockey, Monika Gross
Facilitator: Cherie Bayley
Seats Left: 98
What happened in 2004 to the over 4,000 youth in Nebraska that were placed by the courts in an out-of-home placement? Is there anyone who advocates for them during a court hearing? Who checks to make sure the services provided meet the needs of the child or youth? Learn about CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for abused or neglected, truant and ungovernable children and youth in the juvenile court system and about the Foster Care Review Office (FCRO) for Nebraska. FCRO volunteers oversee the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in out-of-home care. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of children in the court room and become a stable adult giving the child a fighting chance to gain a voice, achieve safety and stability and develop a sense of self-worth.
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- Community in a Time of Crisis
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: REL033Z
Dates: 7/9/2025 - 7/9/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Day Hefner
Facilitator: Charlie Francis
Seats Left: 98
While the phrase “unprecedented times” is the refrain we often hear to describe these days, the deep polarization and the challenge of forming a collective identity are by no means new to the church. Explore the struggles of the early church reflected in the Book of Acts and the letters of Paul as they wrestled with how to pull together Gentile and Judean, slave and free, women, men, and so on into a new community, forging a new communal identity in response to the ground- shaking new things God was doing.
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- Contemporary Otoe-Missouria Lives
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Fee: $25.00
Course Number: HIS129Z
Dates: 6/4/2025 - 6/25/2025
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 4
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Christina Goodson
Facilitator: Lynn Roper
Seats Left: 98
Learn about contemporary Otoe-Missouria history post-removal to Indian Territory (1881-present), the survivance of Otoe- Missouria people and ways of life, and language revitalization and reclamation among the Otoe-Missouria and other Nebraska tribes. The course will cover major U.S. Indian Policy such as the Dawes Act, Allotments, Termination, Indian Claims Commission, and Relocation. This offering is part of the “Walking in the Footsteps of our Ancestors: Re-Indigenizing Southeast Nebraska” project, a partnership of the Center for Great Plains Studies and the Otoe-Missouria Tribe that is funded by the Mellon Foundation.
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- Disinformation, the Sequel: News vs. Nonsense
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Fee: $30.00
Course Number: CON101Z
Dates: 6/3/2025 - 7/1/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 5
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: George Ayoub
Facilitator: Bob Michl
Seats Left: 99
Join us to continue the discussion of the challenges for citizens in a democracy to get accurate information. This discussion began in 2023 with the course, “The Language and Psychology of Disinformation.” Participants need not have taken the earlier course to get the full benefit of this sequel which centers on the structure of news gathering, the constitutional and ethical underpinnings of journalism, the ever-enlarging footprint of social media on the information landscape, and the modern processes and technology required to best stay informed.
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- Entrepreneurial Lawyering at Nebraska Law
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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.
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- Esports at UNL: Engaging Students in 2025
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: LIF185Z
Dates: 6/2/2025 - 6/2/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Ryan Tan
Facilitator: Gene Stohs
Seats Left: 98
Esports, short for “electronic sports,” is one of the most rapidly growing sports industries with a multi-billion-dollar market value. Currently over 500 million people all over the world watch or compete in e-sports and this number is projected to grow to 640 million in 2025. The varsity e-sports team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln competes with other Division 1 universities across the United States. Learn about this new, exciting and popular sport at UNL.
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- Exploring Through Data: All Things Nebraska
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: SCI081Z
Dates: 6/27/2025 - 6/27/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Katelyn Larson
Facilitator: Bill Latenser
Seats Left: 98
Explore “All Things Nebraska,” a free online platform designed to help users access, analyze and visualize community data across the state. Learn how to navigate the platform’s tools, including the Nebraska Map Room, which hosts over 30,000 mappable data layers, and the Nebraska County Report Card, which provides county-level insights compared to statewide metrics. Through demonstrations, we will better understand available mapping resources, data querying and visualization, and be empowered to make data-informed decisions in our communities. Get equipped with knowledge to leverage Nebraska’s rich data resources effectively.
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- Functional Strength and Balance
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Fee: $35.00
Course Number: H&W082Z
Dates: 6/4/2025 - 7/9/2025
Times: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Days: W
Sessions: 6
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Diane Hopkins
Facilitator: Ruth Tomlinson
Seats Left: 98
Enhance overall physical fitness and improve the ability to perform daily activities with confidence. Focusing on muscular strength, flexibility, mobility and balance, we will engage in exercises tailored to support functional movement and reduce the risk of injury. Using just a chair, through guided workouts and movement strategies, you will build confidence in your physical abilities, fostering greater independence and overall well-being.
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- Gentle Yoga
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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.
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- Great Stars of Golden Age Hollywood
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Fee: $35.00
Course Number: L&L063Z
Dates: 6/3/2025 - 7/8/2025
Times: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 6
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Michael Page
Facilitator: Kathie Putensen
Seats Left: 98
Bogie, Bette, Liz, Rock. These names and others are the icons of Golden Age Hollywood, the era from the beginning of the “talkies” to the early 1960s. Embark on a journey through the films, lives, and careers of some of the instructor’s favorite stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Delve into three or four Hollywood stars and their screen clips per class session, and view their most memorable performances. Tentative list of stars to explore: Ingrid Bergman, Humphry Bogart, James Cagney, Montgomery Clift, Gary Cooper, Joseph Cotten, Bette Davis, Doris Day, Marlene Dietrich, Irene Dunne, Henry Fonda, Glenn Ford, Cary Grant, Rita Hayworth, Rock Hudson, Burt Lancaster, Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck, Eva Marie Saint, Barbara Stanwyck, Jimmy Stewart, Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters.
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- Guarding the Golden Years: Fraud Prevention
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Offered during Elder Abuse Awareness Week, this course empowers older Nebraskans with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves from fraud and financial exploitation. Learn to recognize common scams targeting seniors, from phishing emails to investment fraud, and understand how to safeguard personal and financial information. Experts will discuss warning signs of financial abuse, including undue influence and identity theft, and provide practical steps to prevent victimization. Participants will also learn how to report suspected fraud and access available resources for support. Stay informed, stay protected, and take control of your financial well-being.
Open to the Public.
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- Highlights in Cancer Research and Care at UNMC
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What’s new in cancer research and care right here in Nebraska? Learn how the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is working with public health leaders throughout the state to reduce cancer incidence. Obtain updates about screening strategies that can detect cancer early and how survivors can deal successfully with post-cancer treatment challenges. Find out how UNMC researchers are developing new ways to detect pancreatic cancers and to target gastrointestinal tumor cells while limiting side effects. Explore new multidisciplinary care strategies specifically designed for older adults who have cancer. Surprising discoveries will be revealed about how bacteria that live in our intestines influence both the onset of cancer and the effectiveness of treatments for it. Innovative findings about prostate cancer will be covered. Capping off the course, you will hear how foundational cancer research can lead the way toward the treatments of tomorrow.
Click here Course Syllabus to learn what will be discussed at each of these six amazing class sessions:
Free and Open to the Public.
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- Lincoln Literacy: Bridgeway to a Better Life
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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.
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- Run to the Roar: Secrets of Emotional Resilience
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Fee: $20.00
Course Number: H&W084Z
Dates: 6/17/2025 - 7/1/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 3
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Jerry Bockoven
Facilitator: Dori Bush
Seats Left: 98
When lions hunt, the females hide in the grass while the males sit on a hill and roar. Unsuspecting gazelles then hear the roar, and naturally run away from it, right into the clutches of the waiting females. So, if you are ever in the Serengeti and hear a roar, you are better off running toward it, not away from it. We often hear the internal roar of emotional lions such as shame, depression, grief, anger and anxiety. When we do, our instincts are to run the other way. Learn the techniques and benefits of radical acceptance that encourage us to embrace difficult emotions to stay focused on what really matters in our lives. Participate in a positive atmosphere filled with humanizing metaphors, teaching stories, and the charming language of poetry.
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- Ruth Etting: From David City, Nebraska, to Hollywood
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Fee: $10.00
Course Number: HIS127Z
Dates: 6/4/2025 - 6/4/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: W
Sessions: 1
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Laura Damuth
Facilitator: Laura Damuth
Seats Left: 99
Ruth Etting was one of the most popular American singing stars of the late 1920s and early 1930s. Born in David City, Neb., she had a very successful career in Chicago, New York, and Hollywood. Florenz Ziegfeld, who glorified Ruth in the Follies, rated her as “the greatest singer of songs” that he had managed in a forty-year career. On radio she established herself as America’s pre-eminent popular singer, repeatedly voted as the top female singer on the air in national listener polls and recording over 200 songs by such composers as Irving Berlin, Johnny Green, Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Learn about Ruth and her colorful life using archival materials from the UNL Music Library.
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- The Road to Heaven: Sin, Sacrifice, or Grace?
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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?
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- Waves, Particles and Our World: Into the Unknown
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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.
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- What to Know About Dental Care As We Age
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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.
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- Wildflowers of Nebraska
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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.
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- Your Mind Unveiled: A Journey into Personal Psychology
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Fee: $15.00
Course Number: SCI077Z
Dates: 6/3/2025 - 6/10/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: Tu
Sessions: 2
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Bill Latenser
Facilitator: Clay Farris Naff
Seats Left: 98
Explore your mind's hidden depths by delving into implicit biases, intuition, emotion, moral foundation theory and the “big five” personality traits to gain a comprehensive understanding of your own psychology. This course combines presentations, self- assessments, and real-world applications to help you uncover the unconscious aspects of your mind and their impact on everyday life.
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- Constitutional Convention: Good Idea or Bad?
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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.
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- Gentle Yoga
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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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- Great Decisions 2025 Part II
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Fee: $35.00
Course Number: CON096Z
Dates: 3/28/2025 - 5/9/2025
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Days: F
Sessions: 6
Building: ONLINE
Room: ZOOM
Instructor: Marvin Almy
Facilitator: Jim McLoughlin
Seats Left: 80
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
We will discuss major foreign policy issues facing the United States. The Foreign Policy Association has selected eight topics, and we will cover the final four in Term 4. The course is a continuation of Great Decisions from Term 3. Each topic will be covered through FPA’s 25-minute “Master Class” video lecture as well as written articles. You will be expected to read articles prior to watching the video each day of the class. Topics to be discussed in Term 4 include the future of NATO and European Security; AI and American National Security, India; between China, the West, and the Global South, and After Gaza; American Policy in the Middle East. Class members may purchase the “Great Decisions Briefing Book” online at www.fpa.org.
Skip 4/25 due to instructor issue. Date of last session is May 9th.
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