OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

February 2, 2026

Upcoming Dates

Feb. 13: Spring Catalog PDF Available

Feb. 16: Classes held as normal

Feb. 23-March 6: Spring Priority Registration

March 13: Winter term ends

March 31: Spring term begins

Important registration and term dates are listed on our Events Calendar webpage.

Our Volunteer Fair and Member Art Show was a Success!

Thank you to our members who helped set up, take down, and be on hand for our volunteer fair. And thank you to our member-artists and musicians who shared their talents with us. We had a wonderful time mingling and helping members find their fit with OLLI at SOU. If you missed the event or are still debating how you can get plugged in, read below.

Every Volunteer Makes a Difference!

OLLI at SOU runs on curiosity, connection and volunteers. There’s no single way to get involved. Some roles are ongoing and collaborative; others are short-term, occasional, or behind the scenes. The best fit is simply what matches your interests, energy and schedule. Browse the interest areas below and click on any for more information. If you see something you're interested in, submit a Volunteer Interest Form or contact Program Specialist Megan Rutherford at rutherfordm@sou.edu.

Reminder: Free Parking Provided in Lot 16

With more in-person classes than ever happening on our main campus, we are reminding our members that free parking is provided in Lot 16, located on the hill to the south of the SOU Campbell Center.

Members just need to email parking@sou.edu with their contact and vehicle information. See our Ashland Parking Guide for more info.

Register for Upcoming Shared Interest Groups

Online Book Club

Enjoy a good read and great conversation on Monday, Feb. 2, 5-7 p.m. PT, via Zoom! Join the OLLI Online Book Club SIG. February's book is The Book of Lost Friends See by Lisa Wingate. Sign into your account to register.

OLLI Raider Fans

Love sports, school spirit, and good company? Join the OLLI Raider Fans SIG on Monday, Feb. 9, 3:30-4:30 p.m., at the Campbell Center with Katlyn Monroe, Women’s Wrestling Head Coach, Joel Gibson, Men's Wrestling Head Coach,

and two student athletes. Sign into your account to register.

Reading and Discussion of Spirtual Writings

Interested in exploring spiritual writings in a thoughtful, welcoming group? Join the new the Reading and Discussion of Spiritual Writings SIG on Monday, Feb. 16, 9-10:30 a.m. at the SOU Campbell Center. Sign into your account to register.

Guidance on Using Raider Moodle

Several OLLI at SOU instructors are using the learning management platform called Raider Moodle. This platform provides a space for instructors to post course materials, host discussion boards, and send out announcements to students. The OLLI office creates accounts for every member enrolled in a Raider Moodle course. Refer to the Raider Moodle Guide for OLLI Members to find instructions on logging in, accessing courses, and more!

Note: Students enrolled in courses were advised not to use the Moodle app, as it is not the same as our Raider Moodle site. Please log into raider.moodle.sou.edu to access your Raider Moodle courses.

Lost and Found Reminder!

Do you recognize any of these waterbottles? Our lost and found at the SOU Campbell Center has been steadily growing this term. Come reclaim your lost belongings by visiting the OLLI Lost and Found in the Members' Lounge.

Last Chance to Sign Up for OLLI Switzerland and Christmas Markets of the Rhine!

Only 11 cabins remain on the OLLI at SOU Switzerland and Christmas Markets of the Rhine Trip with Premier World Discovery on the ship Amadeus Amara in 2026. is nearly sold out. If anyone is on the fence, now is the time to register! Trip Dates: Nov. 30–Dec. 8, 2026. View full details and register.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, Jan. 27

Plans Paused for Older Adult Living Community at SOU

Ashland Senior Center, February Newsletter

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