OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

June 8, 2026

OLLI at SOU Summer Office Hours

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (closed Fridays)

June 8-September 4

Travel with OLLI at SOU this June!

Crater Lake History Tour: 

Stories Behind the Scenery

OLLI at SOU has partnered with RogueTrotter to offer one final travel trip this academic year! On Monday, June 29, experience a full-day exploration of Crater Lake National Park guided by local historian and author Larry Smith. Participants will explore Native American origin traditions, the discovery of Crater Lake, the creation of the National Park, the Civilian Conservation Corps and the early development of park tourism and infrastructure.

sou.edu/olli/offerings/travel

Save Print Catalog Costs and Go Green!

Any OLLI at SOU member can opt-out of receiving the printed course catalog. Printing and mailing catalogs is one of our largest expenses; you can help OLLI save money, and going green supports SOU's sustainability mission. To opt out, simply click the button below.

Any member who opts out of receiving a print catalog in the mail can view the print catalog PDF online by Wednesday, July 29, or pick up a print catalog at one of our many distribution locations in the area. Print catalogs are scheduled to arrive in mailboxes by August 8.

Please note: You will only be removed from the catalog mailing list if you request it. You do not need to contact the OLLI office if your household prefers to continue receiving a printed catalog.

Join OLLI at SOU in the Ashland 4th of July Parade!

Show your OLLI at SOU pride and join us for the downhill 4th of July parade walk! We will be walking with the SOU contingent. This years theme is "Creating our Future Together." Click on the button below to let us know if you are interested in marching with OLLI at SOU in the parade. Contact MaryBeth Limpert at mblimpert@sbcglobal.net with any questions.

OLLI Annual Membership Meeting Recap

The OLLI at SOU Annual Membership Meeting was held on Monday, June 1. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped us cap off this academic year. If you were unable to attend:

• Review the Annual Meeting Slide Show
• Review the All-Member Survey Results

As a bonus, checkout the OLLI at SOU Full Year 2025-26 Snapshot, which shows our membership and course highlights from this year.

Important Upcoming Dates

• Wednesday, July 1: 2026-27 OLLI at SOU Annual Membership Available
• Friday, July 3: OLLI at SOU closed for the 4th of July
• Saturday, July 4: Join OLLI at SOU in the Ashland 4th of July Parade
• Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10: OLLI at SOU closed for Summer Break

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Support SOU students:

• Complete a quick survey regarding community interest in STEAM based workshops at ScienceWorks.
• Attend the Computer Science Capstone Showcase.

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, June 2

Have a question or need help with your OLLI membership?

The OLLI at SOU office is happy to assist you.

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