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OLLI at SOU
NEWSFLASH
October 19, 2026
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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.
| | OLLI at SOU Council Meeting | | |
The OLLI at SOU governing council will hold it's monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 3:30-5:30 p.m., at the SOU Hannon Library. Join the meeting via Zoom (https://sou.zoom.us/j/86963991200?jst=2) Contact the OLLI office for the agenda.
| | Talk to Us: Jordan Rooklyn | |
Jordan Rooklyn is currently serving as Ashland's Interim City Manager. Join John Ferris and Barry Vitcov on Monday, Oct. 19, 4-5 p.m. PT, via Zoom, for a conversation with Jordan about the challenges and opportunities facing our community. View more information and register for 2026-27!
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Calling all poker lovers to the first Poker Enthusiasts SIG meeting of this year on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1:30-3 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center. The SIG welcomes players of all experience levels for friendly, no-stakes games played with poker chips—no money changes hands. View more information and register for 2026-27!
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Join the OLLI at SOU Zentangle SIG on Friday, Oct. 23, 12:30-2:30 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!
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Join the OLLI Online Book Club on Monday, Nov. 2, 3:30-5 p.m. PT, via Zoom, as we dive into Rising Tide: The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 and How It Changed America by John M. Barry. Each month features a new book and a fresh conversation. View more information and register for 2026-27!
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Love hiking with your dog? Join the new Tails on Trails SIG on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 9-10:30 a.m., and explore dog-friendly Rogue Valley trails with fellow OLLI members and their four-legged companions. Monthly hikes, beautiful scenery, and canine camaraderie await! The location of each hike will be sent to all registrants in advance.View more information and register for 2026-27!
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Join the OLLI Raider Fans SIG on Monday, Nov. 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center. for a behind-the-scenes look at SOU athletics straight from SOU Football Coach Berk Brown and student athletes. Even if you’ve never been a college athletics fan, we think you’ll be inspired by hearing from the SOU coaches and athletes.
| | Reading and Discussion of Spiritual Writings SIG | |
Interested in exploring spiritual writings in a thoughtful, welcoming group? Join the new Spiritual Writings SIG on Friday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center. Each session begins with a 10‑minute period of silent meditation, followed by shared readings and group discussion.View more information and register for 2026-27!
| | The Shakespeare Industrial Complex | |
Join Tom Woosnam on Friday, Nov. 6, 3:30-5 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center for a presentation on the Shakespeare Industrial Complex. There is no primary source evidence that the man baptized William Shakespeare in 1564 was a writer of any kind, yet he is credited as being arguably the greatest writer of all time. The story of how this came to be is both fascinating and surprising. Visit Catalog/Register to sign up!
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Living a Vibrant Life: Five Qualities to Cultivate
One-Time Presentation
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What five top qualities are the key to living a vibrant life? Join author and international speaker, Debra Valentina, on Monday, Nov. 9, 1-2:30 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center, as she reveals those top qualities, shares how she incorporates them into her daily life, and prompts us to examine our own practices for living a joyful and fulfilling life. Visit Catalog/Register to sign up!
| | Lifelong Learning Opportunities | | |
OLLI at SOU Office Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
olli@sou.edu • 541-552-6048
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