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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:

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:

In 1928, Sarah Joslyn donated over $3 million to fund an arts center for the citizens of Omaha. Over the years, multiple capital construction and renovation projects have improved the experience for visitors. The Joslyn Art Museum has recently reopened. Join us for a guided tour centered on the theme “The Joslyn’s Highlights,” which includes a wide-ranging look at the most well- known and beloved objects in the Museum. The itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors who want to understand just what it is that makes the Joslyn Art Museum so special. This is a different tour than OLLI offered in Term 3. After the tour, stay and enjoy the multiple galleries and the Museum Shop.

In 1928, Sarah Joslyn donated over $3 million to fund an arts center for the citizens of Omaha. Over the years, multiple capital construction and renovation projects have improved the experience for visitors. The Joslyn Art Museum has recently reopened. Join us for a guided tour centered on the theme “The Joslyn’s Highlights,” which includes a wide-ranging look at the most well- known and beloved objects in the Museum. The itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors who want to understand just what it is that makes the Joslyn Art Museum so special. This is a different tour than OLLI offered in Term 3. After the tour, stay and enjoy the multiple galleries and the Museum Shop.

“Titanic The Musical” captures the stories of the officers, crew members and passengers of the ever-fascinating catastrophe of the most luxurious ocean liner in the 1900s. From crew in the boiler room to first-class passengers, from the poorest families who scraped together their life savings to purchase third-class tickets, to some of the wealthiest men of the Victorian age, “Titanic” captures the entire range of humanity aboard the ship. Showcasing the grand and majestic ship herself with moments of heartbreaking intimacy, don’t miss this five-time Tony Award winning musical that ran over 800 performances on Broadway in 1997. Enjoy a backstage tour prior to the show.