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- Blast Off! Explore the SAC Museum
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Fee: $20.00
Course Number: HIS125L
Dates: 6/23/2025 - 6/23/2025
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 1
Building: Strategic Air Command Museum
Room:
Instructor: SAC Museum Staff
Facilitator: Roger Lempke
THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
The Strategic Air Command (SAC) and Aerospace Museum commemorate an impressive array of aircraft utilized to preserve peace during the Cold War. In addition to housing SAC aircraft and artifacts, the museum provides a venue for the restoration of aircraft, preservation and display of historical artifacts, and the education of future generations in the areas of history, technology and science. The SAC story is also about scientific exploration, technological innovation and a genuine commitment to the rigorous education and training of Americans to preserve our nation’s security and enhance its prosperity. Join us on a guided tour of the facility and hands-on experience building and launching a rocket.
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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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- 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.
Parking is free in the visitors’ parking lot; valet parking is also available at the ground floor door.
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- Under the Apple Tree
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Do you have a Mac computer or an iPhone, or an Apple Watch… or, even a Home Pod? From editing photos to documents to turning on and off the lights in your home, these high-tech devices can be easy to use and fun. Learn some of the more useful features of Apple’s amazing products and some practical features and apps to help make your life a bit easier. This course will cover Apple devices and products only.
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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: 85
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
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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- Built for Learning: Architecture of LPS
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Fee: $25.00
Course Number: ART174L
Dates: 6/9/2025 - 6/30/2025
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Days: M
Sessions: 4
Building: Nebraska Public Media
Room: Events Room
Instructor: Edward Zimmer
Facilitator: Anne Diffendal
Seats Left: 35
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
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.
Parking is free, no permit needed. Enter at west end of the building, the south door. Roster is at the front desk.
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- Digital Photography - CANCELLED
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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.
Note: This course has been cancelled in Term 5 due to low enrollment.
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