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While the phrase “unprecedented times” is the refrain we often hear to describe these days, the deep polarization and the challenge of forming a collective identity are by no means new to the church. Explore the struggles of the early church reflected in the Book of Acts and the letters of Paul as they wrestled with how to pull together Gentile and Judean, slave and free, women, men, and so on into a new community, forging a new communal identity in response to the ground- shaking new things God was doing.

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:

Join us to continue the discussion of the challenges for citizens in a democracy to get accurate information. This discussion began in 2023 with the course, “The Language and Psychology of Disinformation.” Participants need not have taken the earlier course to get the full benefit of this sequel which centers on the structure of news gathering, the constitutional and ethical underpinnings of journalism, the ever-enlarging footprint of social media on the information landscape, and the modern processes and technology required to best stay informed.

Enhance overall physical fitness and improve the ability to perform daily activities with confidence. Focusing on muscular strength, flexibility, mobility and balance, we will engage in exercises tailored to support functional movement and reduce the risk of injury. Using just a chair, through guided workouts and movement strategies, you will build confidence in your physical abilities, fostering greater independence and overall well-being.

Join in meditation, breath-work, balance, and mindful movements to reconnect your mind, body, and spirit. Class is for all levels, but poses will include a variety of positions requiring students to get on/off the floor. Instructor will provide modifications as needed. Learn some yoga tidbits to use in your future practice both on and off your mat. No equipment is needed but a yoga mat is encouraged. Consult with your physician prior to participating.

Bogie, Bette, Liz, Rock. These names and others are the icons of Golden Age Hollywood, the era from the beginning of the “talkies” to the early 1960s. Embark on a journey through the films, lives, and careers of some of the instructor’s favorite stars of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Delve into three or four Hollywood stars and their screen clips per class session, and view their most memorable performances. Tentative list of stars to explore: Ingrid Bergman, Humphry Bogart, James Cagney, Montgomery Clift, Gary Cooper, Joseph Cotten, Bette Davis, Doris Day, Marlene Dietrich, Irene Dunne, Henry Fonda, Glenn Ford, Cary Grant, Rita Hayworth, Rock Hudson, Burt Lancaster, Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck, Eva Marie Saint, Barbara Stanwyck, Jimmy Stewart, Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters.

When lions hunt, the females hide in the grass while the males sit on a hill and roar. Unsuspecting gazelles then hear the roar, and naturally run away from it, right into the clutches of the waiting females. So, if you are ever in the Serengeti and hear a roar, you are better off running toward it, not away from it. We often hear the internal roar of emotional lions such as shame, depression, grief, anger and anxiety. When we do, our instincts are to run the other way. Learn the techniques and benefits of radical acceptance that encourage us to embrace difficult emotions to stay focused on what really matters in our lives. Participate in a positive atmosphere filled with humanizing metaphors, teaching stories, and the charming language of poetry.