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Tired of leftovers for lunch? Ready for a new eating adventure? Join us for lunch at the Great Plains Culinary Institute at Southeast Community College. In addition to a delicious buffet lunch prepared and served by the students, learn about the culinary program by taking a tour of the facility and observing a food preparation demonstration. Past participants are welcome to attend again. This facility is fully accessible; parking information will be provided prior to this event.

Academic progress rate and graduation success rate are two components that are seldom mentioned when we hear about the success of Husker athletes. Katie Jewell, associate director of academic programs, addresses these issues and more. A native of Hastings, Neb., and a UNL alumnus, Jewell takes pride in her academic counseling. She coordinates academic support for the football and baseball teams but her job title includes so much more. Hear her discuss her role in ensuring the success of Nebraska athletes in the classroom.

Following the opening with “Saint-Saëns Danse Macabre,” LSO is joined by composer and violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), guest solo artist, as he plays his composition “Voodoo Violin Concerto,” tapping into his Haitian roots. In the second half of the concert, LSO will perform Antonin Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” one of the most popular symphonies ever written with its famous “Goin’ Home” theme.

Do you have an indoor game that you enjoy playing…but never seem to have enough people to play? Do you simply love to play games and socialize? How about learning a new game? Game night gives you that chance. Join us, and bring along your favorite game, for an evening of fun, food, and socialization. OLLI will provide food and drink for all who attend. And if you don’t have a game to bring and simply want to join in the fun, please do so. There will be plenty of options. Game ideas: Scrabble, Checkers, Chess, Monopoly, Risk, Yahtzee, Jenga, Taboo, Pictionary, Apples to Apples, Bunko, Pitch, Gin Rummy, etc.

Coming off a year in which the team underperformed compared to expectations, the Nebraska baseball team isn’t giving themselves any breaks. Head Coach Will Bolt says, “We have a challenging schedule that will give our student-athletes the opportunity to compete against some of the best teams in college baseball.” Join OLLI friends and check out the Huskers as they host Big 10 foe Minnesota on a Sunday afternoon, making a run for a Big 10 championship and a bid for a 2023 Regional tourney appearance.

Learn about the economic development efforts of the Winnebago Nation. Ho-Chunk, Inc., the economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Nation, is a major driver of the success over the last three decades. Build your understanding of the impact that casinos in Iowa and Nebraska have had on this success. Get an overview of the various entities making up Ho-Chunk. Impressive accomplishments include contracts with the federal government, housing development for tribal members, farming initiatives and the new broadband project. Shop at the Harvest House Friday Market selling food and locally made crafts, view the sculpture garden, and potentially see bison at a newly built paddock near the village. If time permits, we will visit the Angel DeCora Museum at Little Priest Tribal College and get an overview of the Tribal college and its impact on the community.

What’s the capital of Australia? What is the most popular beverage in the world? Unlike a game of gin rummy or chess, anyone and everyone can play trivia. Whether you remember unimportant facts or not, playing trivia allows you to enjoy yourself while working out your brain and socializing with your peers. Reconnect with people, make new friends, take a break from the digital world and boost your mental health. We will be awarding prizes and providing you with a wonderful evening meal.

Have you ever watched “Shark Tank” on television and wanted a behind-the-scenes view? The UNL Center for Entrepreneurship provides resources, expertise and collaboration through mentorships, workshops, competitions, and funding opportunities to help students research, innovate and grow their business ideas. The New Venture Competition allows students to “pitch” their business plan to judges from the Lincoln and Omaha business community and field questions on current traction, monetization strategies, risk assumptions and more.

Register for only one section from the following four sections:

Register for either LIF0921 or LIF0922 to serve as a “judge” during the students’ practice sessions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide direct feedback on students’ pitches. OLLI members registering to judge will also attend a one-hour orientation session via Zoom the week prior to the event, to learn how to complete the judging process.

If you prefer to simply watch the practice competition and judging conversations, register for one Zoom session, either LIF0923 or LIF0924.

Have you ever watched “Shark Tank” on television and wanted a behind-the-scenes view? The UNL Center for Entrepreneurship provides resources, expertise and collaboration through mentorships, workshops, competitions, and funding opportunities to help students research, innovate and grow their business ideas. The New Venture Competition allows students to “pitch” their business plan to judges from the Lincoln and Omaha business community and field questions on current traction, monetization strategies, risk assumptions and more.

Register for only one section from the following four sections:

Register for either LIF0921 or LIF0922 to serve as a “judge” during the students’ practice sessions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide direct feedback on students’ pitches. OLLI members registering to judge will also attend a one-hour orientation session via Zoom the week prior to the event, to learn how to complete the judging process.

If you prefer to simply watch the practice competition and judging conversations, register for one Zoom session, either LIF0923 or LIF0924.

Have you ever watched “Shark Tank” on television and wanted a behind-the-scenes view? The UNL Center for Entrepreneurship provides resources, expertise and collaboration through mentorships, workshops, competitions, and funding opportunities to help students research, innovate and grow their business ideas. The New Venture Competition allows students to “pitch” their business plan to judges from the Lincoln and Omaha business community and field questions on current traction, monetization strategies, risk assumptions and more.

Register for only one section from the following four sections:

Register for either LIF0921 or LIF0922 to serve as a “judge” during the students’ practice sessions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide direct feedback on students’ pitches. OLLI members registering to judge will also attend a one-hour orientation session via Zoom the week prior to the event, to learn how to complete the judging process.

If you prefer to simply watch the practice competition and judging conversations, register for one Zoom session, either LIF0923 or LIF0924.

Have you ever watched “Shark Tank” on television and wanted a behind-the-scenes view? The UNL Center for Entrepreneurship provides resources, expertise and collaboration through mentorships, workshops, competitions, and funding opportunities to help students research, innovate and grow their business ideas. The New Venture Competition allows students to “pitch” their business plan to judges from the Lincoln and Omaha business community and field questions on current traction, monetization strategies, risk assumptions and more.

Register for only one section from the following four sections:

Register for either LIF0921 or LIF0922 to serve as a “judge” during the students’ practice sessions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide direct feedback on students’ pitches. OLLI members registering to judge will also attend a one-hour orientation session via Zoom the week prior to the event, to learn how to complete the judging process.

If you prefer to simply watch the practice competition and judging conversations, register for one Zoom session, either LIF0923 or LIF0924.

“Cirque Alfonse” is one of the world’s top cirque troupes. Their show “Animal - A Farm Story” leads young and old on a journey to a reinvented land. The cattle shed is crazy, and the barn is upside down. A gentleman farmer surrounds himself with crazy creatures: the chickens have teeth, the ducks are very naughty, and the cows run amok. Registration includes a ticket to the performance, a 30-minute post show question-and-answer session with the creator of the show and a little gift to remind you of April Fool’s Day.

DETAILS BELOW ARE FOR INFORMATION ONLY: REGISTER THROUGH LIED CENTER BOX OFFICE

Join us for a delightful themed dinner with a cash bar before the show. Dinner requires separate registration through the Lied Center Box Office and is not part of the event cost above.

Day/Date: Sat., April 1

Time: 5:30 p.m. Cocktails | 6 p.m. Dinner

Location: Lied Center Commons

Cost: $45 per person. Reserve seats and pay for dinner by contacting the Lied Center Box Office at 402-472-4747.

 

 

Do you know about the great work being done at Boys Town? Discover how Boys Town programs developed and how they continue their mission to change the way America cares for children and families with tours of the Boys Town Hall of History Museum and the Father Flanagan House Museum, which is the former residence of Boys Town’s founder, Father Edward Flanagan. We will enjoy lunch at the Boys Town Overlook Café. Learn what staff is currently doing and their plans to continue the mission of saving children, healing families, and strengthening communities long into the future.