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OLLI at SOU
NEWSFLASH
August 3, 2026
| | Winter Course Proposal Period: Aug. 1-31 | |
The Winter 2027 Course Proposal Form is live through August 31st!
While you have four weeks to submit a proposal for your winter course, submitting early gives our Curriculum Committee and office staff more time to support you.
You can teach in-person at the SOU Campbell Center, Rogue Valley Manor, RCC/SOU Higher Education Center, or another location of your choice. Winter term is a great time to offer an online course. If you're new to teaching online, we will provide support and training.
Enthusiasm, knowledge and organization make for an excellent OLLI course. If you’ve got those, bring them to OLLI at SOU. Email apcoleman2019@gmail.com with any questions.
| Register for the OLLI at SOU Open House! | | |
Our 11th Annual OLLI Open House will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1-4 p.m. on the main floor of the SOU Stevenson Union.
This free, public event debuts OLLI's 2026-27 academic year and so much more. You can preview approximately 160 fall courses and numerous member programs and activities, interact with OLLI instructors, visit exhibits of SOU programs and community partners, enjoy delicious free refreshments and enter to win valuable door prizes.
Register in advance so there are enough refreshments and to receive more details closer to the date. Free parking is provided in SOU Lot 36. Bring your friends!
Please note: No Priority Registration requests will be processed during the Open House on Aug. 12. Members are advised to place their course requests online.
| OLLI at SOU on The Jefferson Exchange! | |
Check out the Jefferson Exchange interview "How SOU's OLLI helps retirees stay connected and keep learning" with past OLLI President Laura Simonds and current OLLI Vice President Tom Woosnam.
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Love hiking with your dog? Join the new Tails on Trails SIG on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 9-10:30 a.m. and explore dog-friendly Rogue Valley trails with fellow OLLI members and their four-legged companions. Monthly hikes, beautiful scenery and canine camaraderie await! Details about the upcoming hike will be provided to registrants. View more information and register for 2026-27!
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Get an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at SOU athletics straight from the coaches and student athletes in our moenthly one-hour programs. Join us on Monday, Aug. 10, 3:30 p.m., at the SOU Campbell Center to discuss Sports Administration with Bobby Heiken, Associate Athletic Director, and Josh McDermott, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information. View more information and register for 2026-27!
| | *SIG registration is not part of the Priority Registration period and is available when a membership is active. Membership for the 2026-27 academic year is now available. | | Fall 2026 Print Catalogs in the Mail! | |
The OLLI at SOU Fall 2026 Print Catalog:
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will begin arriving in mailboxes this week
- will be available to pick up in the OLLI office starting Weds, Aug. 5
- will be available to pick up at the following locations later this week:
- Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave., Ashland
- Ashland YMCA, 540 YMCA Way, Ashland
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Jackson County Library branches (Ashland, Central Point, Jacksonville, Medford, Phoenix, Talent)
- Medford Senior Center, 510 E Main St., Medford
- Rogue Valley Council of Governments, 155 N 1st St., Central Point
- Talent Maker City, 109 Talent Ave., Talent
| Priority Registration Begins Aug. 10! | |
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Aug. 1-31: Winter 2027 course proposal period
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Monday, Aug. 10: Fall priority registration begins (9 a.m.)
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Wednesday, Aug. 12: OLLI at SOU Open House (1-4 p.m.)
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Friday, Aug. 21: Fall priority registration ends (4 p.m.)
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Friday, Aug. 28: Fall priority registration results emailed
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Monday, Aug. 31: Fall open registration begins (9 a.m.)
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Monday, Sept. 7: Labor Day (office closed)
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Monday, Sept. 14: Fall term begins
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Saturday, Sept. 26: Back to School All Member Breakfast (9-11 a.m.)
| | Lifelong Learning Opportunities | | |
OLLI at SOU Summer Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
olli@sou.edu • 541-552-6048
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