LLI at UNL Curiosity never retires Course Catalog: Fall 2020 Term 2 Registration begins Tuesday, October 13, 8 a.m. OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE Qin Li, instructor with the Confucius Institute at UNL, describes and interprets Chinese music. From ancient Chinese opera to modern music influenced by European and American pop music, OLLI members learned the history and diversity of music from China. In Term 2, join us in a conversation about the collaboration of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and the St. Louis Black Repertory.
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LLI at UNLCuriosity never retiresCourse Catalog: Fall 2020 Term 2
Registration begins Tuesday, October 13, 8 a.m.
OSHER L IF E LONG L E A R NING INS T I T U T E
Qin Li, instructor with the Confucius Institute at UNL, describes and interprets Chinese music. From ancient Chinese opera to modern music influenced by European and American pop music, OLLI members learned the history and diversity of music from China.
In Term 2, join us in a conversation about the collaboration of the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and the St. Louis Black Repertory.
In-Person CoursesIn-person courses are offered with the understanding they may be cancelled at any time due to the status of the coronavirus.
ZoomZoom is an online video-conferencing platform streamed live. Your emailed Course Confirmation Receipt will have the Zoom link and password so please keep that email. Please notify the OLLI office if you do not know how to access Zoom.
CanvasRecorded video programs are available for a single cost on Canvas, an online platform for virtual learning. Learn at your pace, on your own time and at your convenience. After your register, we will email you instructions on how to access and use Canvas and a "Join Code."
Course Formats
Preparing for Zoom Classes!How do I join a class in Zoom?You will receive a Zoom link for your upcoming OLLI at UNL class(es) in your registration confirmation email, and in a reminder email prior to class.
Next to or underneath each class title, you will see a link – copy and paste that link into your web browser OR click on the link to enter the digital classroom. If your class has multiple sessions, you’ll use the same link every week the class meets.
A Zoom account isn’t required to attend a class session. Anyone can attend a class session using their laptop or desktop (Windows or Mac), tablet, or smartphone (iPhone or Android). A free download of Zoom is available in your application store for your device.
• If you haven’t used Zoom before, leave about5 minutes to set it up before your first use.
• If you are planning on using a laptop or desktop,the first time you click on a link it will download afree and secure program to your computer.
• If you are planning on using a tablet orsmartphone, you’ll want to download thefree and secure Zoom application from yourapplication store.
What equipment do I need to get started?At the most basic level, all you need to use Zoom is a telephone, such as a smartphone or landline. However, if you have access to a computer or mobile device you can use the full capabilities of Zoom.
The following equipment will enhance your experience but is not necessary:
• Web camera: A camera will increase yourconnection with your instructor and your peersby allowing you to see each other face-to-face.If you do not have access to a web camera,you will still be able to see the instructor.
• Headset with a microphone: This will letyou hear and be heard more clearly. This doesnot need to be fancy equipment, it can be thesame as the headphones you might use withyour phone.
• Charger: Charging your device during classwill ensure that you do not have an unexpectedpower outage interrupting your learning.
OLLI at UNL is here to assist you. Visit olli.unl.edu or call us at 402.472.6265
Registration begins Tuesday, October 13, 8 a.m.
Register online or by mail. OLLI will NOT be taking walk-in and telephone registrations.
Remember: Please notify the OLLI office if you are unable to attend a course/class so that we may add someone else from the waitlist.
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IN-PERSON COURSE LOCATION KEY
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 8320 South St.Bryan Health West, 2222 S 16th SLincoln Fencing Club, 2645 O St., Ste. 2First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St. Pioneers Park Nature Center, 3201 S Coddington Ave.
SCC-CEC, Southeast Community College, Continuing Education Center, 301 S. 68th St. Pl.Trinity United Methodist Church, 7130 Kentwell LnUnion College, Lang Amphitheater-Krueger Science and Math Bldg., 49th & Bancroft Sts.UNL Chase Hall, 3605 Fair St. (East Campus)UNL Human Sciences Building, 1650 N. 35th St. (East Campus)
Membership & RegistrationJoin & Register!
FeeAn annual membership is $75, valid from August 1, 2020 to July 31, 2021. To become a member, renew your membership and/or to register for courses:• Go online to olli.unl.edu
• Mail-in your membership/registrationform with your payment. (If you mailyour registration, mail at least five daysprior to the first day of registration.)
Accepted payments include VISA, MasterCard, Discover, cash and personal check
Mailing Address:University of Nebraska-Lincoln Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 125 Human Sciences Bldg. P.O. Box 830800 Lincoln, NE 68583-0800
Financial Scholarships AvailableThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNL believes that the opportunity to take courses and participate in a rich intellectual life should be available to all adults. A financial scholarship can provide a waiver of the membership fee and/or course fee, but with all the benefits of membership. Scholarships are not available for fee-based events and trips. If you or someone you know could benefit from this opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Applications are accepted year round, but expire at the end of the current membership year. Call the OLLI office at 402-472-6265 for additional information.
Now watch individual segments of the OLLI ShowcaseWe have divided the OLLI Showcase video into four individual instructor segments. Easily tune into each segment. Watch as often as you like and share the links with people you know. You can also watch the segments on television on your cable TV educational access channels.
"Fall Bulb Planting" (18 Minutes)Sarah BrowningExtension Educator Lancaster County Extensionhttps://use.vg/0iapkv
Web link: http://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/CablecastPublicSite/?channel=2Find additional Web links and a schedule of programming at olli.unl.edu
Television ScheduleGet the entire television broadcast schedule at: http://lnktv.lincoln.ne.gov/CablecastPublicSite/schedule?channel=2
• Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridaysand Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
• Tuesdays, Thursdays andSundays at 4 p.m.
• Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
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COVID-19: Policies and Guidelines for Health and SafetyFacial CoveringsThe University of Nebraska is requiring all students, faculty, staff and visitors to wear a facial covering at all times when indoors on the UNL campus. OLLI is also requiring facial coverings to be worn indoors when courses/events meet off campus. If you do not have a facial covering, a disposable one will be provided to you by the OLLI office.
Facial coverings are also required in outdoor settings if physical distancing of 6 feet or more for gathering practices is not possible.
There are no universal design standards for facial coverings. However, the covering must extend from the bridge of the nose to below the chin:
• Reusable cloth facial coverings areacceptable, as are disposable paper masks.
• Regardless of the type used, a facialcovering should not be designed with anexhalation valve.
Additional protective measuresTo optimize the wellbeing of everyone who participates in the OLLI program, follow these protocols:
• Practice physical distancing by maintaining 6feet of space between yourself and others
• Self-monitor for symptoms and stay homewhen ill or after having been exposed tosomeone known or suspected of havingCOVID-19.
Drop a Course or EventContact the OLLI office if you would like to drop a course. Please call prior to the beginning of a class or event that is offered one time and before the second class for courses that have multiple weeks. Let us know if you would like to enroll in an alternate course or want a refund. To cancel an event reservation, call the OLLI office before the registration deadline date.
Guest PolicyMembers may bring a guest to a single class if space is available. Contact the OLLI office for approval and to make arrangements.
Weather ClosingsIf Lincoln Public Schools or UNL is closed or starts late due to weather conditions, OLLI courses and events are also canceled. OLLI weekend courses and events are canceled if UNL cancels courses or closes. Call the OLLI office after 7 a.m. or check the OLLI website (olli.unl.edu) for information.
Global Displacement: Political Conflict and Climate Change21280EV
Event Date: Sat, Oct 17
Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Zoom Live Stream
Cost: $10
Open to the public. Registration is required.
The symposium begins with an explanation of the numbers and reasons for forced migration involving refugees, internally displaced persons, asylum seekers and those feeling no choice but to flee fragile societies or failed states—often because of the ramifications of global warming. The goal of the symposium is to increase our understanding of the challenges of forced displacement confronting the global community and in the United States.
Speakers:
• Leah Zamore, director, Humanities CrisisProgram, New York University Center onInternational Cooperation.
• Viviane Clement, climate changespecialist in the Climate Change Group atthe World Bank.
• Dr. Kanta Kumari Riguard, anenvironmental specialist and regionalclimate change coordinator in the Africaregion of the World Bank Group.
• Elizabeth Ferris, research professorwith the Institute for the Study ofInternational Migration at GeorgetownUniversity’s School of Foreign Service.
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Fall Sunset Hike21281EVWe will go on a leisurely walk, 1 -2 miles, on uneven terrain to explore the vistas and late fall sunset.
Instructor: Andrea Faas, coordinator, Pioneers Park Nature Center
Facilitator: Kathy Putensen
Event Day/Date: Thu, Nov 19
Time: 4-5:30 p.m.
Location: Pioneers Park Nature Center, Prairie Building
Enrollment Limit: 24
Cost: $10
Registration Deadline: Mon, Nov 16. Cancellation after registration deadline is non-refundable, unless cancelled by OLLI
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View the Full Version of the CatalogView the Term 2 catalog online to see full descriptions, images, and interactive links to websites and videos.
Go to: https://olli.unl.edu
Click on the red tab “View Catalog” at the top of the screen.
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SThe USA from 1890 to WWI: Technology, World Fairs and Society21201CRWe will begin by watching a film about the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893, and short film clips of the Omaha Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898 and the St. Louis World Fair of 1904. Learn about 1800’s technology and the main events of the fairs. Time will be allotted for discussions.
Instructor: Esa Jarvi, OLLI memberDay/Dates: Mon, Oct 26, Nov 2, 9Time: 9-10:30 a.m. Enrollment Limit: 35Cost: $15
Cancer: A Guided Two-Part TourMany cancers are curable and certainly treatable. Multimodal therapies are utilized to the advantage of the patients afflicted with cancer. We will cover the current understanding of inherited genetic changes associated with the development of cancer.
Instructors: From Nebraska Hematology Oncology—Mark Hutchins, M.D., medical oncologist; Ashley Waldrep, physician assistant; Ingrida Pakalniskyte, advanced practice registered nurseDay/Dates: Mon, Nov 2, 9Time: 9-10:30 a.m.Cost: $10
The Story Skulls Tell21204CRSkulls give us important clues to the past. Join us for a virtual, interactive visit to Morrill Hall’s 4th floor “Cherish Nebraska” exhibit.
Instructor: Molly Bloom, volunteer coordinator, University of Nebraska State Museum Day/Date: Mon, Nov 2Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 100Cost: $5
A Journey Through the World of Yoga21205CRThere are several types and styles of yoga. We will introduce you to four different styles of yoga practice. All registrants must have completed OLLI “Introduction to Yoga” course.
Instructor: Jane Williams, ERYT 20Day/Dates: Mon, Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Location: First-Plymouth Church, Mayflower HallEnrollment Limit: 12Cost: $30
The First Amendment: Is It Always First? 21206CRAmericans highly value their First Amendment right to free expression, but we also value other rights, and sometimes those rights clash with each other. We will explore and discuss many current concerns.
Instructor: Charlyne Berens, professor emeritus, College of Journalism and Mass Communications, UNL, and OLLI memberDay/Dates: Mon, Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec 7Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 100Cost: $30
SPainting Paleo Life21207CRJoin us for a live, interactive art tour of Morrill Hall’s galleries. We will investigate how artists such as Elizabeth Dolan and Mark Marcuson constructed exhibits and painted paleo life to complement the fossils displayed.
Instructor: Molly Bloom, volunteer coordinator, University of Nebraska State Museum, UNLDay/Date: Mon, Nov 9 Time: 11a.m.-12 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 100Cost: $5
Introduction to Slam Poetry21208CRMatt Mason is the current Nebraska State Poet. Come experience Slam Poetry in this captivating session.
Instructor: Matt Mason, Nebraska State Poet and executive director, Nebraska Writers Collective, OmahaDay/Date: Mon, Nov 2Time: 1-2:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 100Cost: $5
Go with Your Gut: How to Promote a Healthy MicrobiomeLearn to understand gut health. We will discuss the microbiome–what it is, how it affects our body. Special attention will be given to the composition of a diet that promotes gut health.
Instructor: Anne Widga, registered dietitian, health, wellness and fitness professional, and OLLI memberDay/Date: Mon, Nov 16Time: 1-2:30 p.m.Cost: $5
Moving in the Right Direction: A Guide to Seniors’ Housing Related Issues21211CRWe will discuss the emotional issues associated with any change, the various housing options, health and safety issues, home adaptations and financial considerations. We will also discuss the process of getting your home ready to sell and moving on to new opportunities.
Instructor: Bruce Hahn, Realtor, senior real estate specialist Day/Date: Mon, Nov 9Time: 1-3 p.m. Enrollment: 50Cost: $5
Saving a Life with CPR21212CRLearn about the latest developments in CPR, how to use an AED to shock the heart when necessary and practice doing chest compressions. Also, learn what to do when someone is choking. This class involves active participation. Offered in partnership with Bryan Health Care System.
Instructor: Mindi Jo Boettcher, coordinator, Training Center, Bryan Medical CenterDay/Date: Mon, Nov 16Time: 1-4 p.m.Location: Bryan Health West, Conference Room AEnrollment Limit: 12Cost: $10
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Jazz 101Through video and audio examples, as well as some live performance, we will shed light on how jazz musicians communicate.
Instructor: Ed Love, music director of the Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, leader of his own jazz group and retired music educatorDay/Dates: Mon, Nov 2, 9, 16, 30, Dec 7Time: 3-4:30 p.m.Cost: $25
Select how you would like to attend this course.
In-Person21213CRLocation: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Sanctuary Enrollment Limit: 30
Zoom21214CREnrollment Limit: 100
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Canceled, Full or Postponed Courses and EventsIf a course is canceled or full, you will receive notice as soon as possible. You will be given the following options:
The Art of Leadership21215CRWe will look at leadership in several venues—business, military, education, government/political and populations (e.g., millennials), as well as in disastrous situations. From this, we will develop a description of what makes for highly successful leadership.
Instructor: Jim O’Hanlon, professor emeritus, College of Education and Human Sciences, UNL, and OLLI memberDay/Dates: Tue, Oct 27, Nov 3, 17, Dec 1Time: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.Enrollment Limit: 50Cost: $20
Invitation to Innovation at Nebraska Innovation Campus21216CRWhat does the Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) do and with whom do they do it? Faculty and staff from NIC will answer this question.
Instructors: From Nebraska Innovation Campus—Kate Engel, Director of Communications and Culture; David Martin, director of Nebraska Innovation Studio; Shane Farritor, professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering; Terry Howell, courtesy research professor, Biological Systems Engineering, Food Processing Center; Ryan Anderson, director, Industry Relations ResearchDay/Dates: Tue, Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1Time: 9-10:30 a.m.Enrollment Limit: 100Cost: $25
Fossils on the Rotunda Floor21217CRLearn about the fossils, the mosaics, and what mosaics are depicting on the Nebraska State Capitol’s Rotunda floor and in the Nebraska State Capitol.
Instructor: Bob Diffendal, professor emeritus, School of Natural Sciences, UNLDay/Dates: Tue, Dec 1, 8Time: 9-10:30 a.m.Location: SCC-CEC, Room 404 (The December 8 meeting will be at the State Capitol Rotunda)Enrollment Limit: 12Cost: $10
Fulfilling Whose Dream? A Brief History of Black America, from the Civil War and Reconstruction to the Present21218CRWe will look at the history of black America, from the Civil War’s end and reconstruction into the late-twentieth century, covering significant people, events, laws, social conventions, movements, wars, culture, the military, sports, and other topics.
Instructor: Thomas Berg, lecturer, History, UNLDay/Dates: Tue, Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 300Cost: $30
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Getting to Know Beethoven Through His Music21219CRDuring Beethoven’s 250th birthday year, we will celebrate him by listening to his music and learning to understand why he was a genius.
Instructor: Elizabeth Grunin, adjunct music lecturer at UNL, NWU, Union College, and Wayne State CollegeDay/Dates: Tue, Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8Time: 11 a.m.-12:30p.m.Enrollment Limit: 50Cost: $30
Long Term Care Planning Course21220CRWe will address lawful and effective strategies for families when planning for long term care. Loudon will specifically address and explain the Medicaid spend down rules, community spouse exemptions and the five-year look back period.
Instructor: Andrew M Loudon, Attorney at Law, Ball, Loudon, Ebert & Brostrom, LLC. Day/Date: Tue, Oct 27Time: 1-2:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 50Cost: $5
An Introduction to Cochlear Implants21221CRCochlear implants are surgically implanted devices that provide hearing to people who cannot benefit from hearing aids. We will discuss recent research that is uncovering how hearing loss affects cognitive function and how improving hearing can help to offset cognitive decline.
Instructor: Michelle L. Hughes, associate professor, director, Cochlear Implant Research Laboratory, Barkley Memorial Center, UNLDay/Date: Tue, Nov 10Time: 1-2:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 25Cost: $5
Fencing: The Human Chess Game21224CRLearn all about the sport ́s history; weapons & clothing; timing and scoring; and actually “suit up” to fence foil, sabre and epee. You will be fencing in no time. All equipment is provided. Dress: Sweatpants, tennis shoes. No sandals.
Instructor: Kit Boesch, fencing instructorDay/Dates: Tues, Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, Dec 1, 8Time: 3-4:30 p.m.Location: Lincoln Fencing Club (Free parking and entrance in the rear)Enrollment Limit: 15Cost: $35
OLLI VolunteersOLLI is a member-driven organization with volunteer leadership and committees that keep OLLI functioning efficiently. Members are invited to join committees, become classroom assistants or help with events and projects. To inquire about volunteering, just contact the OLLI office at 402-472-6265 or email [email protected]
Racial Equity in the MoviesAmerica’s history includes an overwhelming number of stories of systemic racism. Two movies based on real experiences, have been chosen for discussion. One week before the discussions, you will receive information and trivia about the movie. You will receive the Zoom link with your email Confirmation Receipt and your reminder email.
Facilitators: Carol McClain and Pat Shepard
“Fruitdale Station” (2013)21222CRThe film depicts the story of Oscar Grant III (Michael B. Jordan), a 22-year-old from Hayward, California, and his experiences on the last day of his life, before he was fatally shot by BART Police in the early morning hours of New Year's Day 2009.
Run Time: 1 hr., 30 min.Rating: R (violence, drug use)Video available free on: Crackle and TubiVideo. Available for rent on Amazon Prime, Google Play, Hulu, and YouTube($3.99). Discussion Day/Date: Oct 20Time: 2-3 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 50Cost: $5
“Just Mercy” (2019)21223CRAfter graduating from Harvard, Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or those not afforded proper representation. One of his first cases is that of Walter McMillian, who is sentenced to die in 1987 for the murder of an 18-year-old girl, despite evidence proving his innocence. In the years that follow, Stevenson encounters racism and legal and political maneuverings as he tirelessly fights for McMillian's life.
Run Time: 2 hr., 17 min.Rating: PG-13Video available free on: www.audible.com/freetrial; www.ideaflicks.com/movie; www.chilimovie.com/freeVideo available for rent on: Amazon Prime ($.99); Google Play, Vudu, Apple TV, and YouTube ($5.99.)Discussion Day/Date: Nov 10Time: 2-3 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 50Cost: $5
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SChild Abuse and Child Advocacy21225CRThis course will include summary information about the different forms of child abuse and the frequency of abuse. The process of receiving services through the Lincoln Child Advocacy Center, the various services and roles of staff at the center will be explained.
Instructor: Stacie Bleicher, pediatric specialist, Capital City PediatricsDay/Date: Wed, Oct 28Time: 9-10:30 a.m.Enrollment Limit: 100Cost: $5
Hospitals of the Future21226CRTechnology is moving at a fast pace and the ability to accomplish new advances depends on an organization’s ability to hire the right people or firm to make giant strides. We will also look into “Smart Walls” that are available today, and how this technology will revolutionize how an architect designs a 2025 hospital.
Instructor: Donald F. Costello, associate professor emeritus, Computer Science & Engineering, UNLDay/Dates: Wed, Nov 4, 11, 18Time: 9-10:30 a.m.Enrollment Limit: 100Cost: $15
Photography Using Your Mobile Device21227CRAre you interested in focusing on photography using your mobile devices –smart phones and tablets (not limited to Apple products) –and doing some limited post-processing of these photographs? In preparation for the course, please download Snapseed for photo processing to your device.
Instructor: John Keller, adjunct professor, Photography, Doane University and Southeast Community College
Day/Dates: Wed, Oct 28, Nov 4, 11Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 12Cost: $15
Digitizing Memories21228CRDo you have envelopes full of negatives or slides? How about old photos stored in shoe boxes under your bed? Are you wanting to learn how to preserve prints, negatives or slides in a more organized form? Bring four or five of these to this class and we will explore the process of scanning and saving those prints digitally.
Instructor: John Keller, adjunct professor, Photography, Doane University and Southeast Community CollegeDay/Dates: Wed, Nov 18, Dec 2, 9Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 12Cost: $15
Tai Chi for Better Balance21229CRTai Chi is a nontraditional form of exercise used to help participants improve strength and balance. We will also do Tai Chi stretches. Tai Chi benefits the body, mind and spirit. Open your horizons to a new way to energize your inner self with a certified, experienced teacher.
Instructor: Marsha Dunn, RN Day/Dates: Wed, Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9Time: 1-2:00 p.m.Location: Trinity United Methodist ChurchEnrollment Limit: 25Cost: $30
Digital Photography21230CRWant to gain a greater proficiency in digital photography while using an advanced amateur camera (adjustable), mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) or digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera? This course is designed to provide you with these fundamentals as you practice with your own personal camera.
SInstructor: John Keller, adjunct professor, Photography, Doane University and Southeast Community CollegeDay/Dates: Wed, Oct 28, Nov 4,11,18, Dec 2,9Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Enrollment Limit: 12Cost: $30
Sleep May Be Dangerous to Your Health21231CRSleep disorders have been around since ancient times and that history will be explored. Symptoms, causes, complications and the current best treatments available for these sleep disorders will be explained.
Instructor: Tim Lieske, pulmonologist, board certified in sleep medicine, director, Bryan Health Sleep Center Day/Dates: Wed, Oct 28, Nov 4 Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Enrollment Limit: 75Cost: $10
Monet to Van Gogh: A History of Impressionism Part II21232CRProfessor Richard Brettell, University of Texas at Dallas, creates a vivid virtual museum in this “Great Courses” DVD series through which to appreciate the genius and enduring accomplishments of the Impressionists. Following presentations will be discussions.
Facilitator: Bridget CannonDay/Dates: Wed, Oct 28, Nov 4,11,18, Dec 2, 9Time: 1-2:30 p.m.Location: SCC-CEC, Room 404Enrollment Limit: 12Cost: $30
Chinese Culture in Film Part II21233CRWe will screen some major Chinese films, online, with English subtitles, centered on different themes. This is a continuation of the Term 1 course. You do not need to
have taken the Term 1 course to register for this course.
Instructor: Qin Li, Instructor, Confucius Institute, UNLDay/Dates: Wed, Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9Time: 3-4:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 25Cost: $30
History and Genres of Opera21234CROpera incorporates acting, scenery, costumes and dance. Learn about the different genres of opera, including opera seria, characterized by serious, historical drama and classical themes, and opera buffa, a comic opera.
Instructor: Marina Fabrikant, professor, Piano and Music Theory, Union CollegeDay/Date: Wed, Oct 28, Nov 18, Dec 2Time: 3-4:30 p.m.Location: Union College, Krueger Science and Math Bldg. room 130 (Oct 28 & Nov 18) Amphitheatre (Dec 2). Parking is free.Enrollment Limit: 30Cost: $15
Gentle Yoga21236CRMindful movements, breath-work (pranayama), and relaxation is what this class is all about. Gentle Yoga will help to improve your flexibility and balance while decreasing stress in your daily life. All levels of practitioners are welcome.
Instructor: Casey Weiss, Yoga Instructor, Juniper Spa and YogaDay/Dates: Thu, Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10Time: 9-10:00 a.m.Zoom Live StreamEnrollment Limit: 20Cost: $30
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SThe Life and Times of Dictators21237CRLearn of the dictators in the context of history. How were they similar? What made them unique? The dictators discussed will be Mao Zedong of China, Ho Chi Minh of Viet Nam, Pol Pot of Cambodia, Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, Adolf Hitler of Germany, Leopold II of Belgium, Hideiki Tojo of Japan, Ismail Enver Pasha of Turkey, and Joseph Stalin of Russia.
Instructor: Le Etta Sprackling, retired educator and OLLI memberDay/Dates: Thu, Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10Time: 9-10:30 a.m.Location: UNL Human Sciences Bldg., Room 121, East Campus. A UNL parking permit is required. Enrollment Limit: 25Cost: $30
Renewable Energy Virtual Tour21238CRWe will explore the renewable energy sites including wind turbines, landfill gas methane recovery and conversion into electricity, megawatt scale solar array, and novel ways to store and move energy that promotes big energy savings.
Instructor: F. John Hay, extension educator, Biological Systems Engineering, UNLDay/Date: Thu, Oct 29Time: 9-10:30 a.m.Enrollment Limit: 75Cost: $5
Life Happens: Rehabilitation Virtual Tours21239CRGet an inside look at the best options so you are prepared to make decisions. We will provide you with rehab and recovering introduction and tips, including what you need to know prior to the virtual tours.
Instructor: Karla Frese, Manager, Home Care Partners of Nebraska
Day/Dates: Thu, Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Enrollment: 50Cost: $30
Writing Your Memoirs21240CRDiscover how to tell the story of your life. Learn more about the nuts and bolts of memoir writing as you share your wisdom and experience.
Instructor: Lucy Lien, writer and published author, and OLLI memberDay/Dates: Thu, Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 12Cost: $30
Big Bang Theory Revisited: A Universe from Nothing21241CRWe will examine the universe from the structure of individual atoms up to the structure of the entire universe. Learn about the different structural components of the universe from sub-atomic particles to clusters of galaxies.
Instructor: Skip Morris, retired high school physics and astronomy teacher, and OLLI member
Day/Dates: Thu, Oct 29, Nov 5,12Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 100Cost: $15
Black Lives Matter: “Tears We Cannot Stop”21242CRThe current Black Lives Matter movement had brought racial justice issues such as white privilege, implicit bias, antiracism, lynching, demonstrations and riots, and institutional racism to national awareness. We will discuss these issues as we read and discuss Michael Eric Dyson’s transformative book, “Tears That Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America.”
SInstructor: Cassandra Sasso, retired professor and trial lawyerDay/Dates: Thu, Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10Time: 1-2:30 p.m.Location: UNL Chase Hall, Room 148, East Campus. A UNL Parking permit is required.Enrollment Limit: 14Cost: $30
Chinese Music Part II21243CRWe will listen to sample representative music pieces to appreciate and discuss in combination with Chinese music history, music aesthetics and other themes. This is a continuation of the Term 1 course. You do not need to have taken the Term 1 course to register for this course.
Instructor: Qin Li, instructor, Confucius Institute, UNLDay/Date: Thu, Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3, 10Time: 3-4:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 25Cost: $30
Backstage at the Rep: “The Continuum: Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter”21235CRThe Nebraska Rep and the St. Louis Black Rep kicked-off their two-year #realchange collaboration on October 2 with "The Continuum: Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter." Join Nebraska Rep's Andy Park and Christina Kirk and St. Louis Black Rep's Ron Himes for a conversation about their collaboration. Learn about the exciting second event to take place Friday, Nov 6, "Baldwin and the American Theatre." The event will feature excerpts from James Baldwin's "Blues for Mister Charlie" and "The Amen Corner." These engaging and meaningful performances will be followed by important conversations with Himes, Park, and Kirk as well as artists, activists, scholars, and you! Be a part of #realchange.
Day/Date: Wed, Oct 28Time: 3-4:30 pm Enrollment Limit: 100Cost: $5
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STurn Friday into “Fri-Yay” with Friday Fitness Club21244CREnjoy the “golden years” with a healthy and strong body. Each Friday, meet with the certified personal trainer to discover ways to incorporate physical activity and fitness into your everyday life. This is a health and wellness class, where we will discuss different wellness topics such as fitness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices. The class will then go through some at-home exercises to learn proper form as well as going through stretches as a group. Due to UNL closing at Thanksgiving break, this course will be only four sessions.
Instructor: Jen Beres, graduate assistant, Wellness Services & Nutrition Education, Campus Recreation, UNLDay/Dates: Fri, Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20Time: 9-10:30 a.m. Enrollment Limit: 60Cost: $20
Prepare to Care: Creating a Plan21245CRYou will receive a framework to help you make plans to care for family members, neighbors and friends. You will have opportunity to connect with other family caregivers, exchange tips and advice, and learn about resources available to you and your loved ones.
Instructor: Karla Frese, Manager, Home Care Partners of NebraskaDay/Date: Fri, Nov 6Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 50Cost: $5
Access Lincoln from a New Angle: Try Star Tran21246CRLearn the basics of riding StarTran bus and take a ride on a city bus to explore Lincoln from a new angle. Students will receive a StarTran bus pass to use on their trip.
Instructor: Brian Praeuner, transit planner, Star TranDay/Date: Fri, Nov 6Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Location: SCC-CEC Room 406Enrollment Limit: 12Cost: $5
Living Longer, Living Smarter21247CRLiving Longer, Living Smarter gives you the tools to plan for future housing needs, caregiving considerations and financial stability. The information encompasses these steps: decide where you see yourself in the future and the options to consider, create a comprehensive plan that includes your home, health, finances and wishes.
Instructor: Karla Frese, Manager, Home Care Partners of NebraskaDay/Date: Fri, Nov 13, 20, Dec 4Time: 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 50Cost: $15
Black Lives Matter: An Update21248CRThe Black Lives Matter movement began after the death of Treyvon Martin in Florida in 2013, grew after the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014, and grabbed the nation’s attention in 2020 with the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Breonna Taylor in Kentucky and George Floyd in Minnesota in 2020. Nebraska saw demonstration in support of BLM in Lincoln, Omaha and other locales. We will hear from people in the community, educators on Black history, UNL personnel on diversity measures and Unicameral members on legislation being prepared for the upcoming session.
Facilitator: Marvin AlmyDay/Dates: Fri, Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11Time: 1–2:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 300Cost: $30
SContemporary Nebraska Authors21249CRLincoln author Joe Starita will talk about his book "A Warrior of the People," a biography of Susan La Flesche, an Omaha Indian from Nebraska who became the first Native physician in American history. Mary Pipher will speak about "Writing to Change the World," her book on her training as a writer and advocacy writing. Stephanie Grace Whitson will present a program on "Nebraska Stories," the real history and people who have inspired her novels.
Instructors: Joe Starita, Mary Pipher, Stephanie Grace Whitson, Nebraska authorsDay/Dates: Fri, Oct 30, Nov 6, 13Time: 1-2:30 p.m.Enrollment Limit: 100Cost: $15
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All of the following recorded video programs on the online platform CANVAS are available for a single cost. Learn at your pace, on your own time and at your convenience. After registration, we will email you instructions on how to access and use Canvas, and a “Join Code.”
Profiles in Courage: Political Risk-Takers of Yesterday and TodayCourtesy of OLLI at UNL
Age Related Diseases. Courtesy of OLLI at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Wives and Lovers in Picasso’s Art: From Loving Passion to Passionate Aggression Courtesy OLLI at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Fords, Flappers, and Fitzgerald Courtesy OLLI at University of Massachusetts-Boston
Maintaining Optimum Brain Health & FitnessCourtesy OLLI at Cal State Chico
A Rose By Any Other Name. Learn to make roses. Courtesy OLLI at UNF-Jacksonville
CheesemakingCourtesy of OLLI at South Carolina-Beaufort
Beaufort“A Conversation with Ron Stallworth, the Real Life BlacKKKlansman” Courtesy of OLLI at UTEP and UTEP Humanities Program
Why Racial Equity and Anti-Racism (Forum)Courtesy of University of Buffalo
Coronavirus Update Courtesy The Great Courses Plus and OLLI at Florida State University
Weather WorkshopsCourtesy KOLN/KGIN TV Weather Team
Andy Griffith, Master of MayberryCourtesy Wayne County Government, North Carolina
Ken Burns History Documentaries
Virtual Art Museum Tours
Nostalgic Movies
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TRAVEL WITH OLLI suitcaseAAA Nebraska, the Auto Club Group, makes OLLI travel arrangements. Their team is focused on bringing you customized local to global educational travel experiences. OLLI travel opportunities are open to members and non-members. All registration is handled by AAA Nebraska.
Lake Michigan Circle tour featuring Mackinac IslandAugust 14-21, 2021
OLLI and AAA Nebraska are planning a trip to Mackinac Island in August 2021. Take a step back in time with us to visit an island with old world Victorian charm. Once on the island, the sounds of horses and carriages are heard throughout the streets. Automobiles are not permitted on the island. The main forms of transportation are horse-drawn carriage, bicyle and by foot.
Explore AlaskaSeptember 6-14, 2021
Explore the last great American frontier–Alaska. This land excursion includes hotel accommodations for eight nights, as well as some incredible included activities. OLLI and AAA Nebraska have custom built a land tour that allows you to experience Alaska with a small group.
Moroccan AdventureOctober 14-26, 2021Take a magical journey to a world frozen in time. From the amazing cuisine, incredible bazaars and historic architecture, Morocco is a world all its own. From the Sahara Desert to Casablanca, Fes to Marrakesh, a journey of history and wonderment awaits you!
This trip is a rescheduled travel event from 2020. All registrants from 2020 will have priority to register.
For more information and trip registration:• Check the OLLI Travel Opportunities Webpage,
https://olli.unl.edu/travel-opportunities.• Check your email for our enewsletter, OLLI
Connects. If you are not receiving our newsletter,please email [email protected] and request to beplaced on the list.
• Call AAA Nebraska for more information at1-800-887-4971 or email Ron Metz [email protected]
There is no fee to attend and you do not need register. Information about starting a new interest group is available online at: https://olli.unl.edu/committee-resources.
Questions? Contact Stan Riggle at [email protected], 402-435-0900; or Doug Wood at [email protected], 402-217-0511.Watch for our email newsletter “OLLI Connects” for information on interest group meetings.
Some OLLI interest groups are meeting on the online video conferencing platform, Zoom. Contact the facilitators of group for more information.
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