Lunch will be provided for a minimal cost. The workshop will provide training for volunteers and staff members of local historical organizations and other interested individuals. Topics will include cultural history of Nebraska, care and documentation of archeological materials, and procedures for dealing with human skeletal remains, grave goods and sacred objects. Participants are encouraged to bring along artifacts for identification. Registrar Liz Luna said individuals should preregister in order to reserve space in the classes of their choice.
Advisers are available at the campus to help with class selection.
Individuals who preregister may pay their tuition and fees on general registration day. May 15 at the Grand Island Campus. Students in evening classes may register at the first class meeting. The free workshop is sponsored by Central Community College-Platte Campus and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. EMTs will receive three contact hours of continuing education credit.