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Learn about the steps and challenges involved in developing new food products, including those associated with consumers expectations for healthier and innovative foods. We will be faced with the opportunity to formulate a product that needs to meet certain consumer needs, without compromising product flavor, texture and color.

This course teaches the lifesaving skills of Adult Hands-Only CPR, Child CPR, Infant CPR and AED use. We will cover mild and severe airway block for adults, children and infants. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment using the American Heart Association’s research- proven practice, while watching technique. We will also learn some bonus material on the use of life-saving tourniquets in controlling serious extremity hemorrhage. This course is information only and does not lead to re-certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 

What books best tell Nebraska’s story? The “All About Books” program on Nebraska Public Media recently introduced an ongoing series called “This Is Nebraska—Books That Tell Our Story.” What book best illuminates something particular about Nebraska? What book best reflects your experience of Nebraska? We will explore responses from listeners, include readings from various books, and invite class members’ own suggestions.

Learn the basic skills necessary to function and flourish in an increasingly digital and online world. We will discuss tools to effectively address the most popular phone and computer- based scams including identity theft, the nation’s number one consumer complaint. We will provide a practicum on safe browsing, secure banking, online shopping and payment systems, monitoring and protecting your credit, and cybersecurity. Created for everyone from the technophobic novice to the enthusiastic early adopter, the course focuses on the utility and benefit derived from using technology as a tool to stay connected, make life easier, and increase the quality of our lives.

Learn the basic skills necessary to function and flourish in an increasingly digital and online world. We will discuss tools to effectively address the most popular phone and computer- based scams including identity theft, the nation’s number one consumer complaint. We will provide a practicum on safe browsing, secure banking, online shopping and payment systems, monitoring and protecting your credit, and cybersecurity. Created for everyone from the technophobic novice to the enthusiastic early adopter, the course focuses on the utility and benefit derived from using technology as a tool to stay connected, make life easier, and increase the quality of our lives.

Is freedom of speech in Nebraska at risk, or are people just exercising it now more than ever? Join four experts as we delve into some of today’s hottest topics. We will learn about the basic concepts related to the First Amendment, as well as how banning books has impacted Nebraska learners and families. We will also learn about the dissolution of the journalism program in Grand Island Northwest High School and critical race theory and freedom of speech in the classroom.

Is freedom of speech in Nebraska at risk, or are people just exercising it now more than ever? Join four experts as we delve into some of today’s hottest topics. We will learn about the basic concepts related to the First Amendment, as well as how banning books has impacted Nebraska learners and families. We will also learn about the dissolution of the journalism program in Grand Island Northwest High School and critical race theory and freedom of speech in the classroom.

Join us for Italiamo! Part 2 to learn basic Italian from the instructor—Italian is her native language—explore even more Italian culture, art, literature, history, and music. After the first class fully dedicated to language basics, we will concentrate on language-learning by mimicking real-life communicative situations related to the topic of the day, for example, vocabulary about food will be offered when learning about Italian cuisine. The instructor will then lecture and take questions and comments from participants, while practicing specific vocabulary learned in the first part of class. Occasionally, guests and experts will join us for this interactive course. As a bonus, you will receive tips about travel and cultural customs. Completion of Part 1 is not required.

Join us for Italiamo! Part 2 to learn basic Italian from the instructor—Italian is her native language—explore even more Italian culture, art, literature, history, and music. After the first class fully dedicated to language basics, we will concentrate on language-learning by mimicking real-life communicative situations related to the topic of the day, for example, vocabulary about food will be offered when learning about Italian cuisine. The instructor will then lecture and take questions and comments from participants, while practicing specific vocabulary learned in the first part of class. Occasionally, guests and experts will join us for this interactive course. As a bonus, you will receive tips about travel and cultural customs. Completion of Part 1 is not required.

The first Christian communities regarded the Jewish scriptures as their highest authority, followed closely by the teachings of the apostles. But gradually, beginning with Paul and the early gospel writers, other writings began to appear in increasing numbers: more gospels, letters, acts, apocalyptic writings, and other texts of various kinds. Since these were regarded with varying degrees of authority in the different communities, a need was felt to determine which writings were authoritative for the growing movement, which were spurious, and which, although not regarded as authoritative, were nonetheless useful for instruction. We will be looking at the changing structure of the proto-church, how texts were shared between them but sometimes interpreted differently, and how decisions were made as to which works would be included in the evolving idea of a canon. Our guides will be the books and Great Courses DVD’s of Bart Ehrman and David Brakke.

Professor Mark Stoler of the University of Vermont has created 24, half-hour lectures via Great Courses DVD. Half of these DVD lectures will be presented in Term 3; the second half will be saved for Term 4. Stoler focuses on those elements of American history that are misunderstood or where myths abound. We will learn about the true origins of religious tolerance; a balanced perspective on causes of the Revolutionary war, and the vital role of foreign assistance; an assessment of George Washington as a general and a statesman; the extent of democracy the framers of the constitution really intended and much more. Discussion will follow each lecture led by the OLLI facilitator.

We will pick up where we left off in Term 2 and continue exploring twelve additional geological wonders, listening to additional Great Courses DVD lectures given by a professional geologist. Supplemental information will be provided by the OLLI facilitator. Discussion will follow each lecture led by the OLLI facilitator.