NEWSFLASH
February 11, 2019
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Spring Catalogs Coming February 25
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One catalog will be received by each OLLI member household by the time the course request lottery period opens on February 25. The catalog will also be available online on the OLLI website.
Your OLLI membership lets you take as many courses as you can schedule from among the 100+ courses being offered, including new options along with old favorites.
Take your time deciding--the lottery period doesn't close until March 8.
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Important Dates
February 18, Presidents' Day
- OLLI offices open and classes are meeting (no holiday)
February 25
- Catalogs arrive in mailboxes, and an online version is posted
- Course request lottery opens
March 8
- Course request lottery closes
March 18
- Spring course assignments mailed/emailed
March 25
- Open enrollment begins with many courses available
April 1
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Here's your chance to learn about OLLI and make connections with other members. Inside OLLI will provide you with information on the organization:
- Who's who in our OLLI?
- What’s What?
And this is an opportunity to meet other great OLLI members in a relaxed atmosphere. This presentation is open to all OLLI members. Both new and experienced members will all get a chance to see what it really means to "Stay for the Connections." Hope to see you in
Ashland on February 19 at 11:00 in Room E, or in Medford on February 21 at 11:00 in Room 321 of the Higher Education Center
. Click the button to register.
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Tuesday, February 19
11:00 AM
Campbell Center, Room E
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Thursday, February 21
11:00 AM
HEC, Room 321
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Advance registration is appreciated although not required; it
helps us plan for refreshments and materials.
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Conversation Connections:
Oscar-Nominated Films
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Topic:
Let’s talk about Oscar-Nominated Films
Date:
Wednesday, February 20
Time:
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Location:
L
ibrary of Trinity Episcopal Church
(44 N. Main St.
, Ashland)
Facilitator:
Larry Hunter
What you should know:
Popcorn will be provided. Bring something to drink if you like.
RSVP:
Registration is required; the maximum number of participants is 15.
RSVP here
. Registration will close on February 15 or when all openings are filled.
In case you missed the earlier announcement about Conversation Connections, here's the scoop.
Conversation Connections
is a new opportunity for social connections among OLLI members.
In a nutshell, these are
one-time
get-togethers with a specific topic of conversation. No preparation, not even a teacher, just someone to facilitate the exchange and everyone getting a chance to talk about something that interests them. Participation is for OLLI members only, and groups will be small (15-20 members maximum) in order to facilitate conversation and connection. RSVPs are required and on a first response basis. Locations will vary.
If you would like to set up your own Conversation Connection with other OLLI members, or have other questions, contact Rob Joseph, Social Team Lead, at
[email protected]
. There is no end to the possible topics. Rob can send you the facilitator guidelines for ideas and directions.
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OLLI Lecture: Pain, Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
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On Friday, March 1, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, in the Medford Higher Education Center, Jim Shames, MD, will present a lecture on the opioid crisis from a number of perspectives: the physiology of pain, opioid use disorder, the historical treatment, and is being done in Oregon to reverse the trend of opioid misuse and overdose. Refreshments, courtesy of Twin Creeks, will be provided.
Click here
for details and to register.
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February's newsletter from Osher's National Resource Center features an article on OLLI volunteer instructor Russ Walkup and his aunt, who is an instructor at OLLI at Cal State, San Bernadino. Russ teaches
"Let's Go! Intro to Outdoor Adventure for Self-Growth" on the Ashland campus.
Click here
for a link to the newsletter.
Thanks to Russ for teaching, and thanks to his aunt for connecting him with us!
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Reminder: Parking in Ashland at Campbell Center
OLLI members qualify for free parking in SOU parking lot #16 (the lot above Campbell Center). Free parking privileges must be renewed each academic year. If you took the fall off from OLLI and are now returning to classes, email SOU Parking Services at
[email protected]
to let them know that you're back and tell them you are an OLLI member. Your email must also include:
- Your name,
- License plate(s) number,
- The state that issued your license plate.
Please note:
OLLI assumes no responsibility for any parking tickets you may receive while parked in an SOU parking lot. If you have questions or concerns about a warning notice or a parking ticket, please contact SOU Parking Services at
[email protected]
.
Click here
to learn about other parking options for Campbell Center.
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Spotlight on Shared Interest Groups:
Sharing Dreams
This Shared Interest Group (SIG) provides an environment in which to tell a dream and to listen to dreams. Sharing dreams has a long history cross-culturally. During the early seventies this phenomenon made a comeback. Dream groups sprouted up all over the country. Suggested reading at that time was Patricia Garfield’s Creative Dreaming. Many writers, filmmakers, poets, artists, choreographers and others were inspired by the imagery of dreams. Contact Thea Robertshaw at
[email protected]
to join this SIG.
Learn about Shared Interest Groups in general and other current SIGs by
clicking here
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Honoring OLLI's Past Presidents
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This week we honor three past Presidents of SOLIR.
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Eva Roberts was SOLIR President from 2000-2001.
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Taylor Gimbel was SOLIR President from 2001-2002.
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We also honor Jack Witucki, President of SOLIR from 2002-2003. Jack remembers the lovely green lawn chairs that members sat in during classes, and he oversaw the beginnings of modern technology in the classrooms. He believes that people are the strength of the organization.
Click here
for a link to the video interview with Jack.
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Free or Low Cost Events at SOU This Week
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Tuesday, February 12, 7:30 pm, Music Recital Hall
Feed Body and Soul: SOU Student Food Pantry Benefit Concert for the month-long effort to raise funds and awareness about hunger among SOU students. Admission: 2 cans of food or cash donation at the door.
Click here
for more information.
Wednesdays, January 30-March 6, 12:30-1:20, Meese Auditorium, Art Building
The Schneider Museum of Art (SMA) presents a weekly lecture by Visiting Curators and SOU Faculty on the Campus Theme: From Ignorance to Wisdom. These events are free and the public is welcome. This week's lecture is by Maria de Los Angeles, Visiting Artist and Scholar in Teaching resident.
Click here for the schedule of lectures (PDF).
Thursday, February 14, 4:00-5:00 pm, Hannon Library Meese Room
Friends of the Hannon Library invite OLLI members and the public to a lecture, Literary Activism: How Writers Can Change the World for Animals and the Planet, featuring Midge Raymond. Free and free parking.
Click here
to download the flier (PDF), or
here
to learn more about the Friends and the lecture series.
Friday, February 15, 12:30-1:30, Music Recital Hall
Convocation occurs weekly. This week features a student showcase. Free and no ticket is needed.
Click here for this and other upcoming events.
Friday Science Seminar: The seminar scheduled for February 15 has been postponed until spring term.
Click here for the winter term schedule.
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