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LSO kicks off its centennial season under the baton of Music Director Edward Polochick with “Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man” and Tyler White’s “A Fivescore Festival: 100 Measure for 100 Years.” To amplify the celebration, LSO is joined for both fanfares by The Pride of All Nebraska: The Cornhusker Marching Band. LSO then pays homage to the program of its very first concert in March of 1927 with Mozart’s “Overture to Le nozze di Figaro” and Liszt’s “Les Préludes.” The celebration culminates with 7-time GRAMMY Award-winning piano legend Emanuel Ax, who joins the orchestra to perform Mozart’s “Piano Concerto No. 22.”

Stay active and strong during your golden years with guidance from a certified personal trainer. This program blends education and exercise, focusing on functional fitness, cardio, strength, flexibility, balance, and core training. All activities can be modified to meet individual needs, and take-home workout copies are provided. Wear comfortable workout clothes and tennis shoes. Participants must complete a health questionnaire and UNL Rec Center waiver, which will be emailed for electronic signature before the first session.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction; it’s helping us drive, cook, learn and even write. But what are the tradeoffs? Discover how AI is quietly embedded in our routines, where it helps, where it harms, and what’s next.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction; it’s helping us drive, cook, learn and even write. But what are the tradeoffs? Discover how AI is quietly embedded in our routines, where it helps, where it harms, and what’s next.

Tour the UNO Sports Medicine and Biomechanics Lab, where science meets athletic performance. Explore cutting-edge methods used to analyze and enhance the movement of athletes across all age groups. The tour provides an in-depth look at how advanced technologies, such as 3D motion capture and force plates, are employed to assess and improve athletic performance while minimizing injury risk. Experience a live demonstration as a golfer's swing is analyzed, offering a firsthand view of the clinical assessments and data-driven insights that contribute to optimized training and rehabilitation strategies.

Understand the stages of dementia, potential treatment options, how to care for a loved one, and prepare for what comes next in your journey.

Look at the national and state election contests that are important in the November mid-term elections and participate in the analysis of what’s at stake. Four classes before the election will highlight key contests and two classes after the election will analyze the results. Class members will be able to participate in the “OLLI Election Prediction Contest” for the glamourous OLLI Prediction Trophy!

Look at the national and state election contests that are important in the November mid-term elections and participate in the analysis of what’s at stake. Four classes before the election will highlight key contests and two classes after the election will analyze the results. Class members will be able to participate in the “OLLI Election Prediction Contest” for the glamourous OLLI Prediction Trophy!

Gather at Sheldon Museum of Art to experience and learn about the exhibition “Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention,” which explores the creative exchange between Grace Hartigan and the bold New York poets who inspired her. Focusing on a distinguished visual artist working during the mid-twentieth century, this exhibition offers a fresh perspective on a pioneering American artist.

Explore the deep history and diverse landscapes of Lincoln's largest park. This guided walking tour will take you through scenic trails to uncover early historical origins, local wildlife habitats, and unique floodplain ecology. Gain insights into vital conservation efforts; Perfect for history buffs and nature lovers alike.

Bring water, dress for the weather (hats, sunscreen, bug spray) and wear sturdy shoes. Requires walking, climbing and navigating winding, uneven, unpaved terrain.

Research consistently finds that most people aged 50 and older want to stay in their homes and communities as long as possible. The AARP Home Fit session was created to help people stay in the homes they love by turning where they live into a “lifelong home,” suitable and safe for themselves and anyone in their household.

Inspired by a visit to the International Quilt Museum and the diversity and wide array of quilt styles throughout history, this year’s theme of the 2026 Sunken Gardens is “A Patchwork Garden,” drawing on both traditional and modern quilt-making throughout the 250 years of American history. Please plan accordingly for the weather and your comfort. A good deal of walking is required.

Inspired by a visit to the International Quilt Museum and the diversity and wide array of quilt styles throughout history, this year’s theme of the 2026 Sunken Gardens is “A Patchwork Garden,” drawing on both traditional and modern quilt-making throughout the 250 years of American history. Please plan accordingly for the weather and your comfort. A good deal of walking is required.

Learn about the disease, changes to expect and how to care for someone on this journey.

When it comes to caring for loved ones, most families don’t have a plan until a crisis happens. Discover how to provide the best care for your loved ones and/or to provide vital information for your children to assist you should that need arise. Receive the tools to plan for future housing needs, caregiving considerations and financial planning for the cost of healthcare. Create a comprehensive plan that includes your home, health, finances, and wishes.

This course offers an overview of the Russian Revolution of 1917. During World War I, one of Europe’s largest empires dramatically fell. The collapse of the Russian monarchy quickly precipitated a series of events that allowed a radical socialist group, the Bolsheviks, to come to power. Explore some of the main events, characters, social groups, and political forces as well as how later historians sought to make sense of this upheaval.

This course offers an overview of the Russian Revolution of 1917. During World War I, one of Europe’s largest empires dramatically fell. The collapse of the Russian monarchy quickly precipitated a series of events that allowed a radical socialist group, the Bolsheviks, to come to power. Explore some of the main events, characters, social groups, and political forces as well as how later historians sought to make sense of this upheaval.

See the home of the Nebraska Cornhusker football team on this facility tour which includes many historic and notable structures. We will visit the North Stadium Athletic Complex, All-American Wall Display, Captains Photo Display, the weight room, and Osborn Legacy Complex. Spend time on Tom Osborne field to learn about the past, the exciting changes coming after the last Husker home game this Fall, and what it means for the fans.

Sparks are flying - in the best way possible. Tour the nation’s largest welding training center, a space where craftsmanship, innovation, and hands-on learning come together. Discover modern welding labs featuring industry-standard equipment, live demonstrations and an inside look at hands-on training, and how students gain career-ready skills and partnerships with local industry that support workforce development. It’s a place where skilled trades are elevated, opportunities created, and the next generation is empowered to build strong futures.