201H Seminars Fall 2024

One Book One Lincoln is a community reading project co-sponsored by Lincoln City Libraries. The program encourages all adults in Lincoln to read and discuss the same book at the same time, to foster dialogue by creating a community-wide reading and discussion experience. This UHON 201H course is designed to allow students the opportunity to read for fun, develop greater appreciation for stories told from a variety of diverse perspectives, and engage with the Lincoln community through literature. Class members will read each of the 3 books selected by the One Book One Lincoln committee over the course of the first and second five-week sessions, with approximately 2 weeks to read each book. The class will meet via Zoom throughout the summer term to discuss each book. Students must attend each class session. Then, in small groups or pairs, students will prepare a project making the case for which of the three books should be selected as the official One Book One Lincoln selection. While each of the books will be available via the Lincoln City Libraries at no cost across a variety of formats (including e-book and audiobook options), we cannot guarantee availability, so purchase of one or more books may be necessary. The official One Book One Lincoln finalists will be announced Memorial Day weekend.

Students enrolled in this 201H will co-develop activities and co-lead at least one afterschool or summer club during the enrolled term, usually in an LPS K-12 school. The 201H will focus on developing or implementing a curriculum, practicing communication and problem solving, and coaching youth throughout their experience as an Honors club leader. In most cases, the time spent leading the club is also paid. This 201H option will be offered each semester and interested students may enroll repeatedly; enrollment is required if you plan to lead a club during that term. Requirements include in-person attendance at 3 meetings (initial training, mid-term reflection, and end-of-term reflection), leading a club during the term, online homework, and submission of club curriculum documents. Clubs occur at a variety of times, but mostly in the late afternoon. Class meetings with be offered at 2 times. Students must attend one time for each meeting.

This 201H option is centered around the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues, Lincoln’s premier speaker series, and the Honors-hosted Cooper Conversations. In the semester of enrollment, students will be required to attend four campus and community events plus three in-person class meetings. The events in 2024-25 will likely center around themes of technological and scientific discovery.

For the Fall 2024 term, the in-person class meetings will be on select Mondays, 3:30-4:45pm. The outside-of-class events will include E.N. Thompson Forum events, Cooper Conversations, and related events (days/times vary).

Students enrolled in this 201H will examine strategies for social change through fundraising and volunteerism in Lincoln and beyond. The course combines classroom learning and real-world experiences, connecting students with the theories they need to understand social issues and the tools they need to address them. Students will volunteer with Aging Partners and Tabitha Nursing and Rehabilitation Center to "adopt a grandparent," help seniors learn how to make a social media account, and participate in arts and craft activities with seniors.

In this 201H, students will head out to Nebraska Innovation Studio (NIS) to explore the exciting world of makerspace learning. Students will learn how to design and create their own innovative projects using a variety of tools and equipment including access to a textiles and art studio, ceramics lab, wood shop, metal shop, and rapid prototyping lab including 3D printers and laser engravers. The two-month student membership fee ($50) will be paid by the University Honors Program in fall 2024.