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OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH


March 9, 2026

Call for OLLI at SOU Council Candidates!

As a member-driven organization, OLLI at SOU depends on the involvement of members in our governance. Council elections are held in May to choose three new Council Directors to began a three-year term in June. If you are interested in adding your name to the ballot, please complete the OLLI at SOU Leadership Position Form by Thursday, April 2. If you have any trouble with the form, please contact the OLLI Council Vice President Sarah Tisch at tischs@verizon.net.

OLLI Raider Fans SIG

Love sports, school spirit, and good company?

Join the new OLLI Raider Fans SIG on Monday, March 9, 3:30 p.m., at the Campbell Center, Room E, with four-time NAIA Softball Coach of the Year Jessica Pistole and a student athlete. Sign in to your OLLI account to register for the SIG or contact the OLLI office at olli@sou.edu.

NEW Travel Trip: Oregon Caves National Monument & Chateau Educational Experience

Join ROGUETROTTER on Saturday, April 18, for a day-long tour of the Oregon Caves National Monument. Participants will learn about historic preservation and the ongoing efforts to protect the monument’s natural and human history. View full details and reserve your spot!

Spring Priority Registration Results Friday, March 13

Priority Registration results will be sent Friday, March 13, by 4 p.m., via email.

  • Your status will be either "registered" or "waitlisted"


Open Registration begins Monday, March 16, 9 a.m.

Watch the Open Registration for a tutorial on how to register.

OLLI at SOU Readers Theater Performances

You’re invited! OLLI at SOU's Readers Theater students will perform four short plays adapted from authors Louise Penny, David Sedaris, Leo Tolstoy and W. W. Jacobs on Friday, March 13, 4 p.m., in the Meese Auditorium in the SOU Arts Building.This event is FREE, no ticket necessary!

Outbreaks I Have Known and Loved:

(Presentation)

What really happens behind the scenes during a disease

outbreak? Former Iowa State Epidemiologist Patricia Quinlisk shares stories from 24 years on the front lines of public health. Sign in and register now for the presentation on Friday, March 13, 9-10:30 a.m. PT, via Zoom.

Sylvia Massy, Owner of Oddio Shop

(Talk to Us)

Register for the upcoming Talk to Us hosted by John Ferris and Barry Vitcov on Monday, March 16, 4-5 p.m., PT, via Zoom with Sylvia Massy, an award-winning music producer, recording engineer, and author. Sign in to your account to register and receive the Zoom link.

OLLI at SOU Game Afternoon

(Activity)

Play, laugh, and connect! Join fellow OLLI at SOU members on

Wednesday, March 18, 1-4 p.m., at FunAgain Games in Ashland, for an afternoon of easy-to-learn games and good company. Sign in to your OLLI account and register by Monday, March 16.

Zentangle SIG

Join the OLLI at SOU Zentangle SIG on Thursday, March 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.,at the Campbell Center, Room A, to discover the relaxing, creative world of Zentangle. Share techniques, inspiration and the joy of drawing! Sign in to register.

Guitar Jam SIG

Do you understand basic guitar chords and strumming techniques and would like to jam with other OLLI members? Join the Guitar Jam SIG on Thursday, March 26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Campbell Center, Room E. Sign in and register now, only a few spots left!

'OLLI OLLI, Oxen Free!' Tickets Available

Purchase tickets now for the all-new "OLLI OLLI, Oxen Free!" show — a sparkling musical adventure that charts the ages and stages of life itself.

Three Shows:

  • Friday, March 27, 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 28, 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 29, 2 p.m.


Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, March 3.

Support Southern Oregon University as a Raider Advocate and share what you value about SOU. Fill out this form to help by signing a letter of support, making calls to legislators or providing testimony.

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