OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

May 12, 2025

Council Election Begins Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 13, OLLI at SOU members will receive an electronic ballot via email to vote for this year’s OLLI Council Directors. For those who share an email with another member or do not have an email address, you will receive a ballot in the mail. Please show your support and VOTE!

Got a Great Idea For a Course For OLLI at SOU?

We Want Your Proposal!

Fall course proposals come in through the month of May. Whether your knowledge comes from a hobby, a lifelong passion, a career or your academics, bring your ideas to the OLLI at SOU community of lifelong learners. If you're ready to inspire some of the over 1800 OLLI at SOU members, use this link to submit your fall course proposal. Fall term starts September 15 and ends November 21.

We are looking to offer more online courses next year. Support will be offered for any instructors interested in teaching online. 

Any questions? Email apcoleman2019@gmail.com.

Talk to Us: Monday, May 19

Allison French, Talent Maker City Executive Director

Register now for our upcoming Talk to Us interview! Join John Ferris and Barry Vitcov as they host Zoom interviews.

• Monday, May 19, 4–5 p.m. – Allison French, Talent Maker City Executive Director

The Zoom link is included in your confirmation email.

OLLI at SOU Spring Activities: Register Now!

Online Book Club SIG

(Shared Interest Group)

Saturday, May 17: The Dreamt Land, Chasing Water and Dust across California, by Mark Arax

Click here for more information and registration instructions.

We are still looking for a new Online Book Club facilitator. Click here for contact information.

NEW: Plaza/Founding of Ashland Walking Tour

Sunday, June 1, 1–2:30 p.m.

at Lithia Park

Click here for full details and to register.

Join us for a fascinating walking tour led by Ashland’s own Peter Finkle, founder of Walk Ashland, as we explore the founding of Ashland and its early history.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, May 6

Ashland received the League of Oregon Cities 2025 "Good Governance Award" for partnering with OLLI at SOU for the "Better Together" course series.

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