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Explore the history, traditions, and behind-the-scenes operation of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Cornhusker Marching Band. Discover the ensemble’s evolution, musical style, game-day preparation, and the dedication required of its student musicians. Learn how the “Pride of All Nebraska” brings its performances to life. A guided tour of the new building will follow the presentation.

Whether in croplands or gardens, managing hungry pests is an age-old challenge. Gain insight on Integrated Pest Management (IPM), focusing on insect science and practice. Explore the century-old wheat stem sawfly challenge in semi-arid cropping systems, highlighting research from UNL’s "Team Sawfly." The first session will provide information on wheat dissection to find sawfly evidence. The second session will feature a tour of Entomology Hall to see scientists at work.

Lila Mae’s Southern Kitchen is the place to satisfy your cravings for something different. The menu for this event offers your choice of three main dishes, which we will gather after the Registration Deadline: corn meal crusted whiting fish, okra vegetarian stew, or Nashville hot chicken strips. Top off your meal with either a sweet peach cobbler or butter cake. Come join this epicurean experience and learn about the origins of the restaurant and its recipes.

Explore what blockchain is and why it matters—without the technical jargon. Learn how this technology keeps information secure, how it protects cybercurrencies like Bitcoin, and how it’s used in areas such as finance, healthcare, and recordkeeping. Learn how data is stored, shared, and kept private, and look at real-world examples of blockchain in action. This session offers a clear, practical introduction for anyone curious about this fast-growing technology.

Explore what blockchain is and why it matters—without the technical jargon. Learn how this technology keeps information secure, how it protects cybercurrencies like Bitcoin, and how it’s used in areas such as finance, healthcare, and recordkeeping. Learn how data is stored, shared, and kept private, and look at real-world examples of blockchain in action. This session offers a clear, practical introduction for anyone curious about this fast-growing technology.

Cooking for one or two can be satisfying, wholesome and enjoyable! Learn how smaller households can embrace the joy of nourishing meals with ease, creativity and confidence. Discover how to plan, shop and prepare intentional and nutritious meals scaled for one or two.

Explore concepts in Esports coaching, then experience a live varsity practice of the Nebraska Esports Team as they prepare for national tournaments in the spring season. Housed in a temporary facility while the multi-million-dollar esports lounge and training facility is being constructed in the UNL City Campus Student Union, this program prepares students for diverse careers in the burgeoning esports industry.

Use your kayaking skills to explore one of the many state recreation lakes around Lincoln. Spend the afternoon paddling at Pawnee Lake and Middle Creek, which feeds this reservoir and will provide a great opportunity to see birds and other wildlife. This class is targeted toward paddlers who have participated in one of the previous kayaking classes. All kayaking equipment is provided. You must provide your own entry fee into State Recreation Area.

Discover how Hot Shops Art Center grew from a shared passion for molten materials into a thriving Omaha arts community. Home to more than 100 artists, the center features four anchor studios where pottery is fired, glass blown, bronze cast, and iron forged. Explore additional studios showcasing painting, photography, jewelry, fiber arts and more. Your tour concludes with a live glassblowing demonstration that highlights the heat, skill, and artistry behind creating hand-formed glass pieces.

Let’s add some Olé! to your Cinco De Mayo party! In this hands-on course, create easy, flavorful Mexican entrées, sides and perhaps a dessert. Bring your enthusiasm for a fun time in the kitchen!

Step into Bryan’s state-of-the-art Simulation Lab for a hands-on healthcare adventure. Try your hand at taking vital signs, delivering a “baby”, or saving a life using lifelike mannequins. See how healthcare professionals train for real-world situations—without any real-world risks. It’s interactive, educational, and just plain fun.

Step into Bryan’s state-of-the-art Simulation Lab for a hands-on healthcare adventure. Try your hand at taking vital signs, delivering a “baby”, or saving a life using lifelike mannequins. See how healthcare professionals train for real-world situations—without any real-world risks. It’s interactive, educational, and just plain fun.

The ukulele is an easy instrument to learn. Have fun singing, strumming, and learning with fellow OLLI members. Learning a new instrument keeps the brain sharp, and fingering the ukulele helps arthritic hands. You don’t have to know how to read music to take this class. Any standard "C tuning" ukulele may be used. Bring your own ukulele and music stand; and, members may check out a beginner ukulele from any public library in advance.

Build or expand your knowledge of the game of volleyball. Learn about the various aspects of the game, including rules, strategies, positions, and formations. Discover how recruiting works in volleyball and how players end up at their respective colleges. Whether you’re cheering on a friend, a family member or a young woman playing the game in the “volleyball state” of Nebraska, you’ll learn a ton and have a great time in the process.

Discover what assisted senior living can offer through tours of five Lincoln communities. Session one provides an overview of key factors to consider, including social, physical, medical, and financial aspects when choosing an assisted living option. Each following session features a guided tour of a different assisted living community, highlighting unit types, pricing, amenities, and dining. Gain valuable insight into the unique character of each location and start your search with a well-informed, first-hand perspective.

Finding and preparing art activities to do with grandchildren, or other young people in your life, can be overwhelming. Learn professional tips about suitable supplies and setting up for projects and obtain step-by-step guidelines for quality art experiences you’ll both enjoy. Art projects will be demonstrated by the instructor for your future use.

We recognize that Gospels present us with differing perspectives on Jesus, but the letters of Paul, written one or two generations before the Gospels, gives us still another view. Paul’s perspective is upon the Christ and he has a lot to say about what that means and what it portends. We shall strive to see Paul himself, and his differing understanding.

We recognize that Gospels present us with differing perspectives on Jesus, but the letters of Paul, written one or two generations before the Gospels, gives us still another view. Paul’s perspective is upon the Christ and he has a lot to say about what that means and what it portends. We shall strive to see Paul himself, and his differing understanding.

Discover the exhibit at the International Quilt Museum on quilts about queens and Shakespeare. Examine how queens, such as Queen Elizabeth I and the wives of Henry VIII, and William Shakespeare’s work have been depicted on quilts and the differences between historical and modern quilts. Learn how quilts were produced during the reigns of such English queens as Anne and Victoria. Enjoy viewing the exhibit, walking through to discuss more specifically the items in it.

‘Votes for Women' was a three-generation battle nationally and in Nebraska where our foremothers' efforts included three statewide suffrage votes and Susan B. Anthony touring the state. Explore the women who led and created strategies nationally. Meet the Nebraska Suffs who spent 65 years fighting the antis with ever-changing tactics creating, in the end, a unanimous vote of our state Legislature to ratify the 19th amendment.

‘Votes for Women' was a three-generation battle nationally and in Nebraska where our foremothers' efforts included three statewide suffrage votes and Susan B. Anthony touring the state. Explore the women who led and created strategies nationally. Meet the Nebraska Suffs who spent 65 years fighting the antis with ever-changing tactics creating, in the end, a unanimous vote of our state Legislature to ratify the 19th amendment.

Hiking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and exercise, and there are many hiking trails in eastern Nebraska. Hiking can be a walk on a gravel path or a strenuous climb, whatever suits your interests and abilities. Learn the basics of hiking safety, etiquette, and tech, and see gear the instructors use. Learn how easy it is to get started hiking, including how to find great places to hike in Nebraska and beyond.

Hiking is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and exercise, and there are many hiking trails in eastern Nebraska. Hiking can be a walk on a gravel path or a strenuous climb, whatever suits your interests and abilities. Learn the basics of hiking safety, etiquette, and tech, and see gear the instructors use. Learn how easy it is to get started hiking, including how to find great places to hike in Nebraska and beyond.

Journey to northeast Nebraska to discover the lives of two individuals whose voices shaped history and culture. At the John G. Neihardt State Historical Site in Bancroft, explore the legacy of Nebraska’s poet laureate and his search for meaning through story. After a boxed lunch at the Neihardt Center, travel to Walthill and visit the Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Center to learn how compassion, courage, and service transformed health care and community life. Between Bancroft and Walthill, we’ll stop at the Bancroft Cemetery to view the graves of Dr. Susan and her family.

Explore the science, modern treatments, and holistic support systems part of the journey through cancer. This course, tailored for OLLI, includes a tour of the state-of-the-art April Sampson Cancer Center. Meet oncologists, researchers, and health professionals to learn about innovative therapies, precision medicine, and the role of technology in cancer diagnosis and treatment. View advanced medical equipment, experience the healing arts, and see how the center supports Nebraska’s cancer patients with compassion and innovation.

Hearing and balance are essential to communication, safety, and well-being, yet many adults lack a clear understanding of how these systems function. Receive an accessible overview of the auditory and vestibular systems, common hearing and balance disorders, risk factors, prevention, and treatment options. Explore current technologies, resources, and practical strategies that support better hearing, balance, and informed decision-making for individuals and families.

Review the course syllabus for details on each week’s topics: https://go.unl.edu/4hm3

Hearing and balance are essential to communication, safety, and well-being, yet many adults lack a clear understanding of how these systems function. Receive an accessible overview of the auditory and vestibular systems, common hearing and balance disorders, risk factors, prevention, and treatment options. Explore current technologies, resources, and practical strategies that support better hearing, balance, and informed decision-making for individuals and families.

Review the course syllabus for details on each week’s topics: https://go.unl.edu/4hm3

Join OLLI friends at James Arthur Vineyards to explore unconventional wine pairings with familiasr "junk food". Sample a range of wines matched with classic snack-aisle items and compare how each pairing works. This session offers a simple, practical look at how different flavors interact.

With 50% cycling accidents happening due to riders losing control of their bike, prevent that from happening to you by strengthening your bike handling skills and knowledge. Geared toward people of all riding abilities who want to gain confidence riding in urban settings, preview optional on-line material on traffic safety before class, then spend time in class on parking lot drills and riding Lincoln’s bike infrastructure.

Although Kansas lies outside the South, it holds a rich civil rights history. Explore two pivotal stories: the landmark Supreme Court case “Brown v. Board of Education,” centered on a young Black girl seeking to attend her neighborhood school in Topeka—now a national historic site—and the founding of Nicodemus by Black homesteaders. A descendant shares this history. Join OLLI members on a three-day trip to these significant sites.

Whether you intend to register for the trip or not, all OLLI members are welcome to attend this course.

Although Kansas lies outside the South, it holds a rich civil rights history. Explore two pivotal stories: the landmark Supreme Court case “Brown v. Board of Education,” centered on a young Black girl seeking to attend her neighborhood school in Topeka—now a national historic site—and the founding of Nicodemus by Black homesteaders. A descendant shares this history. Join OLLI members on a three-day trip to these significant sites.

Whether you intend to register for the trip or not, all OLLI members are welcome to attend this course.

Climb aboard for a fun and fascinating bus tour to two standout historic sites in southeastern Nebraska. Our day begins at Homestead National Historical Park near Beatrice, where a ranger-led introduction and short film set the stage for exploring the Heritage Center, a pioneer cabin, and the surrounding grounds. After lunch, we’ll head to nearby Wymore to visit the one-of-a-kind Great Plains Welsh Centre, home to the only U.S. cultural resources dedicated to Welsh immigrants on the Great Plains.