OLLI at SOU NEWSFLASH

September 15, 2025

Welcome to Fall Term!

OLLI at SOU fall term courses start today! We are excited to see the Campbell Center bustling again.

There are many courses and programs with open seats. Visit the online catalog to add more to your schedule.

Changed your mind about taking a course? Just email the OLLI office at olli@sou.edu with "DROP" in the subject line and include your name and the title of the course(s).

Introducing: Raider Moodle

OLLI at SOU members may have noticed some instructors are using a new learning management platform called Raider Moodle.

Important Information on Raider Moodle:

• Access Raider Moodle by visiting raider.moodle.sou.edu
• Any OLLI member enrolled in a course using Raider Moodle has an account created for them. Do not request an account online.
• Use our Raider Moodle Guide for OLLI Students to learn how to log in, view course materials and post to forums.
• Reach out to olli@sou.edu with any Raider Moodle related questions.

OLLI at SOU Travel Presentations on 2026 Trips

Extend your lifelong learning overseas! Register and attend the presentations on two international OLLI at SOU travel trips planned for 2026.

For full trip information, check out the OLLI Travel page.

Guitar Jam SIG

(Shared Interest Group)

The OLLI at SOU Guitar Jam SIG will be meeting on Friday, September 26, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Campbell Center in Room E.

Register online or contact the OLLI office to join the Guitar Jam SIG!

Zentangle SIG

(Shared Interest Group)

The OLLI at SOU Zentangle SIG will be meeting on Friday, September 26, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Campbell Center in Room C.

Register online or contact the OLLI office to join the Zentangle SIG!

"One Summer in Provence"

(One-Time Presentation)

Saturday, September 20, 3-5 p.m., PT via Zoom. Click here to register.

Join the author of "One Summer in Provence" Carol Drinkwater over Zoom for a lively book discussion. Zoom link included in the confirmation email.

Back to School All-Member Breakfast

Saturday, September 27, 9-11 a.m.

First United Methodist, Wesley Hall, 175 N Main St., Ashland

OLLI at SOU members are invited to the first-ever ALL-MEMBER breakfast social. Kick off the new school year by getting together and making connections with fellow OLLI members. The social will be at First United Methodist in Wesley Hall. Registration required; please RSVP by Wednesday, September 24.

Talk to Us - Matt Sayre, SOU Athletic Director

The annual Talk to Us interview series hosted by John Ferris and Barry Vitcov is back! The first interview of the season is with Matt Sayre, SOU Athletic Director. Click here to register. Zoom link provided in the confirmation email.

Monday, September 29, 4-5 p.m., PT, via Zoom.

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

OLLI at SOU and Jackson County Library Services present: JCLS Structure and Funding. The fourth lecture is on Thursday, September 18, 6-7 p.m., PT, via Zoom.

Click here to register. Zoom link included in the confirmation email.

National Osher Institute Network September Newsletter



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