UNL Osher Lifelong Learning offering course on World War II

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute will offer a six-week study series titled "World War II." The study series is scheduled for Fridays, Sept. 14 through Oct.19, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at Nebraska Educational Telecommunications, 1800 N. 33rd St.

Participants will experience the spirit of Nebraskans in combat and on the home front during WWII and women in the military through films, speakers and experience-sharing. Patrice Berger, UNL professor of history and Honors Program chair, will discuss the tenor of the European nations in 1939 and how Hitler's aggression sparked the outbreak of WWII. Featured highlights and films include "The War," an upcoming seven-episode series by filmmaker Ken Burns; and "Most Honorable Son," the story of Nebraska native Ben Kuroki. Retired Brig. Gen. Wilma L. Vaught, president of the board of directors of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial Foundation, is recording a special program focused on women's support of the war effort and how the Women's Memorial is honoring military women.

For more information about membership and registration, contact the Osher Lifelong Learning Center at (402) 472-6265 or by e-mail, or visit the institute's Web site at http://olli.unl.edu.

CONTACT: Dee Aguilar, Director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, (402) 472-6265