OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

October 27, 2025

Each month, the OLLI at SOU Volunteer Spotlight puts the focus on our talented and dedicated volunteers in an informal and fun interview. Our October Spotlight interview is with Tam Moore. Tam is currently on the OLLI at SOU Communications Committee, having served previously as President of the OLLI Council among many other roles over the years. Thank you, Tam!

Watch Tam's interview on the OLLI at SOU YouTube channel.

Online Book Club Shared Interest Group (SIG)

The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon on Monday, Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m. PT, via Zoom.



Sign into your OLLI account and register once to be a part of the Online Book Club SIG for 2025-26. Zoom link included in confirmation email.

Do You See What I See?

One-Time Presentation

Join Dr. Particia Quinlisk on Saturday, Nov. 8, 9-10:30 a.m. PT, via Zoom as she poses an intriguing question: Does everyone see the same colors? Click here to sign into your OLLI account and register!

OLLI Raider Fans Shared Interest Group (SIG)

Love sports, school spirit, and good company? Join the new OLLI Raider Fans SIG. Each month we'll get the inside scoop from SOU coaches and student athletes and cheer on the Raiders together! Our first program is Monday, Nov. 10, 3:30 p.m., at the Campbell Center with Matt Zosel, Men's Basketball Head Coach, and a student athlete.

Sign in to your OLLI account to register to join the SIG.

My Mother and the Holocaust Brought to Light

One-Time Presentation

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1-3 p.m. at the Campbell Center, Irv Lubliner, through his mother’s writings, invites you to journey back in time, to bear witness to the Holocaust, and to see history through the eyes of one who lived—and endured—it.

Click here to sign into your OLLI account and register!

Spring Course Proposal Period Opens Saturday!

The spring course proposal period begins on Saturday, Nov. 1. Click here to access the Course Proposal Form on Saturday, November 1.

Klamath Basin Guided Birding and Wildlife Tour

OLLI at SOU is partnering with ROGUETROTTER for this Klamath briding tour led by ornithologist Brandon Breen on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

View full trip information and reserve your spot!

Reservation deadline: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

Save the Date!

OLLI Volunteer Fair and Member Art Exhibit

Save the date! The OLLI at SOU Volunteer Fair is coming up on Tuesday, January 27, 4:30-6 p.m. at the SOU Campbell Center. Learn about how you can contribute as a volunteer and how you can help others “Come for the classes, Stay for the connections.”

This year we are featuring an OLLI member Art Exhibit! Do you paint, draw, sculpt, photograph, quilt, carve, weave—or create in any other artistic medium? Click here to submit an application to participate in the art exhibit.

The deadline to apply is December 1, 2025.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Southern Exposure, published Tuesday, Oct. 21

Friends of Hannon Library Lecture Series: How to Make Writing a Career

• Thursday, Nov. 13, 5-6 p.m., SOU Hannon Library, Room 305.

Solving Problems with Gamification and Playfulness

• Wednesday, Oct. 29, 12:30-1:20 p.m., SOU Stevenson Union, Room 319.

Have a question or need help with your OLLI membership?

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