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OLLI at SOU
NEWSFLASH
September 7, 2026
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OLLI and SOU Closed for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7
OLLI at SOU Summer Office Hours (June 8-Sept. 11)
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (closed Fridays)
Academic year office hours of Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., resume Sept 14.
| Garden of the Month: SOU Campbell Center | |
The Ashland Garden Club chose our beautiful courtyard at the SOU Campbell Center, our home base, as its featured garden of the month!
Read more about this volunteer-managed garden at Ashland.news.
Thank you to our dedicated members who tend our garden with love year-round! Other OLLI members with a green thumb are invited to submit a Volunteer Interest Form and join this fantastic team!
| | Fall Term Reminders and Updates! | |
Fall term begins on Monday, Sept. 14. There are still many courses with open seats available for registration. If you're looking for a quick way to find courses you can enroll in, visit Catalog Search, check "Display Courses with Seats Still Available Only" and press search.
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.
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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!).
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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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Love hiking with your dog? Join the new Tails on Trails SIG on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 9 a.m., and explore dog-friendly Rogue Valley trails with fellow OLLI members and their four-legged companions. View more information and register for 2026-27. Hiking location will be sent to registered SIG members.
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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 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center. View more information and register for 2026-27!
| | Game Afternoon at Funagain Games | |
Join other OLLI members on Monday, Sept. 14, 2-5 p.m., at Funagain Games. Whether you enjoy word games, creative thinking or just sharing a good laugh, there's something for everyone! We'll be playing three easy-to-learn games that are designed for fun, conversation, and plenty of smiles. View more information and register now!
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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.
| | Talk to Us Interview: Rick Bailey, SOU President | | Lifelong Learning Opportunities | | |
OLLI at SOU Summer Office Hours (June 8-Sept. 11)
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
olli@sou.edu • 541-552-6048
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