OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

April 28, 2025

Meet the 2025 Council Director Candidates

Our OLLI at SOU is a member-driven organization with nine Council Directors who are responsible for planning and directing the affairs of OLLI. Current OLLI members will elect three new Directors this year to replace those who have completed their three-year term.

Mark your calendar for the Council Candidate Forum

• Wednesday, May 7, 4–5 p.m. PT
• Campbell Center, Room E or via Zoom

2025 Council Candidates are: Jane Ballback, Tony Davis, Fernando Gapasin, Daya Jaggers, Ronald Kaufman, and Tom Woosnam.

Click here for the candidates’ bios and photos (PDF).

Accepting Fall Course Proposals May 1–31

The Fall 2025 Course Proposal Form goes LIVE this Thursday, May 1! OLLI at SOU members enjoy nearly every course topic but always ask specifically for history, outdoor activities, and hands-on arts and crafts.

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

For more information, email apcoleman2019@gmail.com with questions.

Upcoming Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)

New OLLI at SOU Activity:

Bike and E-bike Skills & Safety Workshop

Wednesday, May 14, 2–4 p.m. at Hunter Park

Click here to register for the Bike and E-Bike Skills and Safety Workshop!

Join Mike Vergeer from RVTD for a basic skills and safety workshop for regular bikes and e-bikes.

Each month, the OLLI at SOU Volunteer Spotlight puts the focus on our talented and dedicated volunteers in an informal and fun interview. Our April Spotlight interview is with Paul Christy. Paul is currently serving on the OLLI at SOU council, chair of the Finance Committee and our treasurer. Thank you Paul!

Watch the interview on the OLLI at SOU YouTube channel.

Help Us Reach Our Giving Goal!

In addition to member fees and distributions from our OLLI endowment, a critical source of funding for OLLI at SOU is annual donations from members and supporters like you!

Our goal for this fiscal year is to raise $78,000 by June 30th —so far we have received 362 donations totaling $69,000! Will you help continue this momentum towards our goal with a gift today? Your tax-deductible gift will help keep OLLI healthy and available to all who benefit from our programs.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, April 22

Have a question or need help with your OLLI membership?

The OLLI at SOU office is happy to assist you.

Email: olli@sou.edu  |  Phone: 541.552.6048

Office hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. PT, Monday–Friday

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