OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

April 14, 2025

OLLI at SOU Annual All-Member Survey

Our Annual All-Member Survey will be emailed out tomorrow, April 15.

Keep an eye on your inbox tomorrow and make sure to fill out the survey.

As a member-driven organization, OLLI is not only led by volunteer members, but we strive to ensure that everything we do is serving our members well. By completing this survey, you are helping to guide our decisions and programming for the future. 

The survey will be accepted from Tuesday, April 15–Friday, April 25.

Talk to Us: Monday, April 21

Rocky Houston, Ashland Parks & Rec Director

Register now for our upcoming Talk to Us interview! John Ferris and Barry Vitcov host online Zoom interviews with people who make a difference in Southern Oregon and beyond.

• Monday, April 21, 4-5 p.m. – Rocky Houston, Ashland Parks and Recreation Director

The Zoom link will be included in your confirmation email.

Upcoming Programs & Activities

The Klamath Dam Removal Project

One-Time Presentation



Friday, April 18, noon–1 p.m.

Campbell Center, Room E

Register now for this one-time presentation by John Schuyler!

OLLI Online Book SIG

(Shared Interest Group)



Saturday, April 19, 3 p.m. PT on Zoom

The Women by Kristin Hannah

Preview of 2025 Local/Regional Travel Trips

The OLLI at SOU Travel Pilot Program has four regional trips this spring, many of which still have availability.

Watch ROGUETROTTER's YouTube video for a glimpse into the areas we will visit.

Register by Saturday, April 19 to secure your spot for the Shepherd’s Dream Woolgatherers Carding Mill and Klamath River Dam Removal Project.

OLLI Council Elections 2025

The annual OLLI at SOU Council Director elections will be held May 13–21. In the coming weeks, members will have the opportunity to learn about the candidates, their background, and their experience for the job. A Council Candidate Forum (in-person and via Zoom) is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, at 4 p.m. to provide an opportunity to meet the candidates and ask questions prior to the election.

Sign Up for One Credit!

It's time again to sign up for the One Credit Program. Forms are due by Wednesday, April 23. OLLI at SOU members who participate in the One Credit program receive free access to the SOU Hannon Library for the duration of the academic term. Plus, SOU receives funding from the State of Oregon for every one-credit OLLI at SOU course a student is enrolled in.To participate, you must be age 65+ and have lived in Oregon for at least 12 months.

When in doubt, fill it out! Staff will filter out any duplicates. Last term, we had 310 OLLI members participate in One Credit. Let's see if we can break 400 this spring!

OLLI at SOU Governing Council Meeting

OLLI at SOU's Governing Council holds its monthly meeting this Tuesday, April 15, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the SOU Campbell Center. This meeting is open to OLLI at SOU members and will be live on Zoom. Email olli@sou.edu to receive the agenda and Zoom link.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, April 8

Last summer's JPR interview with late OLLI instructor Roy Sutton.

Have a question or need help with your OLLI membership?

The OLLI at SOU office is happy to assist you.

Email: olli@sou.edu  |  Phone: 541.552.6048

Office hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. PT, Monday–Friday

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