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Examine Revelation chapters 1-3 as the gateway to the book’s apocalyptic message. Gain a clear introduction to apocalyptic literature with attention to key symbols and numerology that shape the text’s meaning. Focus on the Seven Churches, exploring their historical context and the messages they carried for early believers. Consider how these themes and insights continue to speak to modern Christians today.

Examine Revelation chapters 1-3 as the gateway to the book’s apocalyptic message. Gain a clear introduction to apocalyptic literature with attention to key symbols and numerology that shape the text’s meaning. Focus on the Seven Churches, exploring their historical context and the messages they carried for early believers. Consider how these themes and insights continue to speak to modern Christians today.

Join us at Omaha’s Durham Museum for a guided exploration of “Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume” exhibit. Discover the art behind Disney costumes and learn how the memorable costumes bring characters to life as well as depict good and evil.

Explore how taste, smell, and the trigeminal system shape our daily experiences—from food to social interaction. Learn how these chemical senses work at the genetic, cellular, and brain levels, how they change with age or illness, and how disorders affect health. Examine chemosensory function across the lifespan and discuss current and emerging approaches to diagnosing and managing related disorders. Participants will taste and smell items during class, providing examples of the concepts discussed.

Gain greater proficiency in digital photography while using an advanced amateur camera (adjustable), mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) or digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera. Learn the fundamentals as you practice with your own personal camera. Basic principles of photography will be reviewed and then more sophisticated digital camera operations, such as controls, function and purpose, lighting, composition, hardware options and software will be discussed.

Do you have envelopes full of negatives or slides? What about old photos stored in shoeboxes under your bed? Learn how to preserve these in a more organized form. Bring some of these to class and explore the process of scanning and saving those prints digitally so they will be memories forever. Bring no more than four or five prints, negatives, or slides.

What brings over 1,000 people of faith and goodwill to a meeting in late April? Learn how members of 27 faith communities organize to create change in Lancaster County. Explore how community leaders are advancing systems change in the areas of pre-trial diversion, eviction mediation, mental health navigation and food insecurity. Obtain updates on current campaigns and gain insight into how organized people build power to influence local systems and policies.

What brings over 1,000 people of faith and goodwill to a meeting in late April? Learn how members of 27 faith communities organize to create change in Lancaster County. Explore how community leaders are advancing systems change in the areas of pre-trial diversion, eviction mediation, mental health navigation and food insecurity. Obtain updates on current campaigns and gain insight into how organized people build power to influence local systems and policies.

Learn about the history of Lincoln’s Kennard House, originally the home of Thomas P. Kennard, Nebraska’s first Secretary of State. The Kennard House is the oldest building still standing that was part of Lincoln’s original town plat and was restored as a memorial to Nebraska statehood in 1967. We will tour the home, discuss its construction and architectural history, and learn about archeological investigations of the property conducted by UNL’s Summer Field School in Archeology and the History Nebraska State Archeology Office in the 1990s.

Learn about the history of Lincoln’s Kennard House, originally the home of Thomas P. Kennard, Nebraska’s first Secretary of State. The Kennard House is the oldest building still standing that was part of Lincoln’s original town plat and was restored as a memorial to Nebraska statehood in 1967. We will tour the home, discuss its construction and architectural history, and learn about archeological investigations of the property conducted by UNL’s Summer Field School in Archeology and the History Nebraska State Archeology Office in the 1990s.

Explore the life and writing of Loren Eiseley (1907–1977), one of the 20th century’s most influential nature writers with deep Nebraska roots. Trace his journey from boyhood wanderings in and around Lincoln to paleontological work in the western Nebraska badlands and a distinguished academic career. Read selected works highlighting how his early experiences in Nebraska shaped his writing. All participants receive a free copy of The Loren Eiseley Reader.

Explore the life and writing of Loren Eiseley (1907–1977), one of the 20th century’s most influential nature writers with deep Nebraska roots. Trace his journey from boyhood wanderings in and around Lincoln to paleontological work in the western Nebraska badlands and a distinguished academic career. Read selected works highlighting how his early experiences in Nebraska shaped his writing. All participants receive a free copy of The Loren Eiseley Reader.

Build photography skills using your mobile devices – smart phones and tablets. Most of the content will focus on Apple device Technology but, it will also cover Android features, multiple apps and photographic principles common to all cell phone cameras. There will also be limited discussion about post processing of photographs using the phone app Snapseed. Download Snapseed from your app store to enable some practice processing photos on your device during class.

Experience President Lincoln's Cottage, a hilltop house where Lincoln lived with his family for three summers during his presidency. While in residence, Lincoln visited with wounded soldiers, spent time with self-emancipated people, and developed the Emancipation Proclamation. The Civil War surrounded him and undoubtedly strengthened his resolve to challenge the status quo. Learn about Lincoln's experience here, the complexities of the Emancipation Proclamation, and the current work to steward his home for brave ideas.

Learn the lifesaving skills of Adult Hands-Only CPR, Child CPR, Infant CPR and AED use, as well as 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. Also learn 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.  

Do you have envelopes full of negatives or slides? What about old photos stored in shoeboxes under your bed? Learn how to preserve these in a more organized form. Bring some of these to class and explore the process of scanning and saving those prints digitally so they will be memories forever. Bring no more than four or five prints, negatives, or slides.

This course has been expanded from 3 to 6 weeks, providing more time to focus exclusively on Apple products (Macs, iPhones/iPads, iWatch, and AirPods) and the latest software updates and refinements.  Designed for users who are already comfortable with their devices, explore advanced features and recent developments. You don't need to own every Apple device, but a  solid understanding of the basics is expected so we can dive right in without covering beginner-level content.