OLLI at SOU Closed for Memorial Day / Fall Course Proposals Due Sunday!

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OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

May 25, 2026

Memorial Day: Monday, May 25

OLLI and SOU offices are closed, and no OLLI at SOU courses are held today.

Fall 2026 Course Proposals Due Sunday, May 31

Attention OLLI at SOU instructors! This is the last week to submit your Fall 2026 Course Proposal Form!

Volunteer instructors are the heart of OLLI at SOU. Share your knowledge, hobbies and stories with our lifelong learning community. OLLI at SOU members are asking for more courses in history, STEM, art and literature.

No formal teaching experience needed, the OLLI at SOU team will support you every step of the way. No tests, no grading, just the joy of learning together. The Fall 2026 Course Proposal is due Sunday, May 31.

Email apcoleman2019@gmail.com with any questions.

Important Updates to the Fall Course Proposal Form:

Evergreen Instructor Biographies: Instructors will be asked to submit one general biography statement each academic year that will be used for all courses they plan to teach.
Efforts to Streamline: Instructors who have 1) taught before and 2) are offering a course that has been approved before will be able to bypass certain areas of the form.

Does Europe Have a Future?

For decades the U.S. and Europe were tightly linked allies—but global conflicts and shifting politics are testing that relationship. Explore what these changes could mean for Europe’s future on Tuesday, May 26, 2-3:30 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center, Room D, with Dr. Steven Philip Kramer, longtime National Defense University professor. Learn more and register.

Online Book Club Shared Interest Group (SIG)

Join the OLLI Online Book Club on Monday, June 1, 5-7 p.m. PT, via Zoom, to discuss No Paintings, No Sculpture by John Frohnmayer. Bring your thoughts, ideas, and opinions for a lively discussion with fellow readers and the author himself! Learn more and register.

The Emerald Necklace: Jacksonville Historical Walking Tour with Larry Smith

OLLI at SOU is excited to announce our newest travel trip in collaboration with RogueTrotter. On Monday, June 8, step into the living history of Jacksonville with renowned local historian and author Larry Smith on an immersive journey through the landscapes that shaped Southern Oregon. Visit the OLLI Travel webpage for more information and to make a reservation.

Important Upcoming Dates

Monday, May 25: OLLI at SOU closed for Memorial Day
Sunday, May 31: Fall 2026 Course Proposal Period ends
Monday, June 1: OLLI at SOU Annual Meeting, 2-4 p.m.
Friday, June 5: Spring term ends

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Community Volunteer Network Events

Medicare Fraud Prevention Event, Wednesday, June 3, noon-3 p.m., at the Community Volunteer Network
The Healing Power of Helping Others, Friday, June 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Medford Library

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, May 19

Ashland Senior Services Division Survey: How Do Ashland Seniors Connect With Each Other?

Complete the survey to help the Ashland Senior Services Division explore experiences post COVID-19 and identify activities or topics of interest that would promote socializing at the Ashland Senior Center.

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