OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

December 15, 2025

Important Upcoming Dates

• Dec. 24–Jan. 1: OLLI at SOU closed for winter break
• Jan. 5: Winter term begins
• Jan. 19: OLLI at SOU closed for MLK Jr. Day
• Jan. 27: OLLI at SOU Volunteer Fair and Member Art Show

Farewell to Longtime OLLI Staff Member Paige Jensen

All of us at OLLI at SOU want to wish Paige Jensen a fond farewell. After a 29-year career at SOU, including six years with OLLI, Paige is retiring and starting an exciting new chapter.

Paige has been an invaluable team member, a trusted friend and a true asset to the OLLI community. Many of you are used to seeing her friendly face around campus, and she will be missed.

We thank Paige for her dedication and wish her the very best!

Register for Winter Courses

Winter Open Registration began Monday, Dec. 8! 

There are still many courses with open seats! Peruse the online catalog here.

Remember that Open Registration is first-come, first-served. Registering online is the quickest way to get into the classes you want. Watch our Open Registration tutorial on YouTube.

To filter courses with open seats, visit Catalog Search, check the option "Display Open Courses with Seats Still Available Only" and press the red search button. This will show you all the courses that have space.

OLLI at SOU Leadership Academy

Are you curious about leadership and volunteer opportunities at OLLI at SOU? The Winter 2026 OLLI at SOU Leadership Academy course will answer all your questions!

This three-session course is the perfect way to become familiar with how OLLI works. Click here to read the catalog description. Then sign up!

OLLI Raider Fans SIG

Join the new OLLI Raider Fans SIG.

This month's program is on Monday, Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. at the Campbell Center. Featured presenters are Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt, SOU Women's Basketball Head Coach, and a student athlete. Sign into your account to register.

Online Book Club SIG

Enjoy a good read and great conversation on Monday, Jan. 5, 5-7 p.m. PT, zia Zoom! Join the OLLI Online Book Club SIG. January's book is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Sign into your account to register.

OLLI at SOU Volunteer Fair and Member Art Exhibit

Mark your calendars! We're hosting a Volunteer Fair and Member Art Exhibit on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the SOU Campbell Center.

Come learn about all the great volunteer opportunities available this year! As an extra treat, we will also have stunning artwork on display from 20 of our own talented OLLI members. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our Leadership Development and Recruitment Committee, Programs and Activities Committee, Events Team and Program Specialist Megan Rutherford for coordinating this fun and informative event!

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, Dec. 9

Steve Weyer's CrosspOLLInation winter crossword in Ashland.news

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