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OLLI at SOU
NEWSFLASH
September 14, 2026
| | Fall Term Reminders and Updates! | | |
We hope everyone enjoys the first week of fall term, which begins today, Monday, Sept. 14!
Please keep the following items in mind when attending courses this term:
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Code of Conduct: OLLI at SOU has a refreshed Code of Conduct that all members, instructors and staff agree to abide by.
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Hospitality: If you borrow a cup from the members' lounge in the Campbell Center please wash and return the mug after you're done with it.
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Name Badges: If you requested a name badge upon joining, it is printed and ready for pick up in the OLLI office.
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Service Animals: Only service animals are allowed on the SOU campus. Please leave pets at home.
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Steps from Lot 16: Please use the new steps from Lot 16 to the sidewalk when making your way to classes.
| SOU Campbell Center Parking Update | |
There are several new parking guidelines in place for the SOU Campbell Center.
- Grace Lutheran Parking Lots:
- Members may now park in the entire lower lot!
- The row in the upper lot closest to the church is no longer available to OLLI at SOU. Remaining rows on the south side of the upper lot are still available.
- Look for the OLLI at SOU parking signs for guidance.
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Expanded SOU Parking: OLLI members can now park in SOU Lot 16 (unchanged) and SOU Lot 15 (new!). Be sure to use the new steps from Lot 16!
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No Virtual Permit Required: Good news! SOU no longer requires a virtual permit to use Lots 15 and 16. This applies to only those two lots, which are paid for by the OLLI at SOU program.
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New ADA Accesible Spaces: We have added two new ADA spaces for improved accesibility in SOU Lot 15.
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Bike Parking: There is a dedicated bike parking area located on the west side of the Campbell Center. All bikes must be parked in this area.
View the the new SOU Campbell Center Parking Guide (PDF) for a detailed parking map. Parking options at the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center are unchanged. View the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center Parking Guide (PDF).
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Get an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at SOU athletics straight from the coaches and student athletes! Join Men's and Women's Soccer Coaches Davie Carmichael and Jenni Rosenberg on Monday, Sept. 14, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center. View more information and register for 2026-27!
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The Poker Enthusiasts SIG welcomes players of all experience levels for friendly, no-stakes games played with poker chips. Join fellow OLLI members on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1:30-3 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center for an afternoon of poker and conversation. View more information and register for 2026-27!
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Do you understand basic guitar chords and strumming techniques and would like to jam with other OLLI members? Join the Guitar Jam SIG for their first meeting of 2026-27 on Friday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the SOU Campbell Center. View more information and register for 2026-27!
| | Exploring American Sign Language (ASL) SIG | |
Join the Exploring ASL SIG for their first meeting on Monday, Sept. 21, 9-10:30 a.m., at the SOU Campbell Center where members with a range of experience levels come together to build skills, share what they know, and learn from one another in a supportive setting.
View more information and register for 2026-27.
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Join the OLLI at SOU Zentangle SIG on Friday, Sept. 25, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center. Designed for those already familiar with the Zentangle Method, this group offers a space to share techniques, inspiration and the joy of drawing tangles together. View more information and register for 2026-27.
| | Conversational Italian SIG | |
Parli italiano—or would you like more opportunities to practice? Join the new Conversational Italian SIG on Monday, Sept. 28, 3:30-5 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center and enjoy lively discussions about Italian culture, travel, art, food, and more while building your confidence and fluency in a friendly, supportive environment. View more information and register for 2026-27.
| | Talk to Us Interview: Rick Bailey, SOU President | |
Join John Ferris and Barry Vitcov for the first Talk to Us interview of 2026-27 on Monday, Sept. 21, 4-5 p.m., via Zoom, for an interview with SOU President Rick Bailey.
Visit our website to view all fall term Talk to Us guests and register for the year. If you have trouble registering online, just email olli@sou.edu and let us know you'd like to sign up for Talk to Us.
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One Time Presentation:
107 Days at Sea
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At age 63, grieving the loss of her husband and battling cancer, Jill Chalsty set off alone on a voyage around the world. Discover how that extraordinary journey became a story of resilience, hope, and the power of one person to make a difference on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10-11:30 a.m., PT, via Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom link.
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Join the Online Book Club SIG for their first meeting of the year on Monday, Oct. 5, 3:30-5 p.m., PT, via Zoom for a lively discussion of The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris by David McCulloughn. Each month the Book Club explores a different title. View the full book list for 2026-27 and register!
| | Reading and Discussion of Spirtual Writings SIG | |
Interested in exploring spiritual writings in a thoughtful, welcoming group? Join the Reading and Discussion of Spiritual Writings SIG on Friday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center for meditation, reading, and discussion. All spiritual traditions and perspectives are welcome. View more information and register for 2026-27.
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OLLI at SOU Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
olli@sou.edu • 541-552-6048
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