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OLLI at SOU
NEWSFLASH
October 26, 2026
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Sept. 14-Nov. 20: Fall term
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Nov. 1-Dec. 3: Spring 2027 Course Proposal Period
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Nov. 4: Winter 2027 Print Catalog PDF available
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Nov. 11: Veterans Day (closed)
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Nov. 20: OLLI at SOU Speed Connections
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Nov. 16-27: Winter 2027 Priority Registration
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Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving Break (closed)
| | Spring Course Proposal Period Opens Sunday! | | |
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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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. 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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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
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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!
| | Does Your Dog Speak English? | | Can humans communicate with animals beyond words? Join retired veterinarian and animal communicator Barbara Shor on Thursday, Nov. 12, 1-2:30 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center for a fascinating exploration of intuitive interspecies communication, a topic that continues to spark curiosity, discussion, and research. Come with an open mind and your questions. Visit Catalog/Register to sign up! | | |
Save the Date: OLLI Speed Connections
Meet, Mingle & Make New Friends
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Looking to make new friends beyond the classroom? Join us for the first-ever OLLI at SOU Speed Connections event on Friday, Nov. 20, 4-6 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center. Enjoy fast-paced, four-minute conversations to discover shared interests, followed by light refreshments and casual mingling. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early.
Click here to RSVP!
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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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