OLLI at SOU

OLLI at SOU is a member-driven educational community established for individuals 50 or better to foster intellectual curiosity and continuous learning.

OLLI at SOU offers older adults opportunities for continued learning, social and cultural enrichment. OLLI at SOU’s vibrant volunteer culture springs from a sense of belonging and shared commitment, expressed in members’ involvement in every aspect of OLLI operations and programming. Whether it's telling your friends about OLLI, teaching or hosting a class, coordinating an event, raising funds, wo

rking in the office, serving on the Council, or any one of a hundred other activities suitable for every interest, ability or availability, members make our OLLI at SOU outstanding.

08/05/2026

The OLLI Open House is only one week away! Don't miss our premiere event of the year on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1-4 p.m. at the SOU Stevenson Union. Visit olli.sou.edu/open-house to register and view the exciting list of door prizes!

08/03/2026

If Southern Oregon University is a canary in the coal mine for public regional universities in Oregon and across the country, here’s an update: The bird is alive and singing. […]

08/01/2026

OLLI at SOU is now accepting Course Proposals for Winter 2027. Instructors have the entire month of August to submit! Visit sou.edu/olli/get-involved/teach for a link to the course proposal form!

While our members frequently request courses in hands-on art, literature, science and history, OLLI students are eager to explore nearly every topic. Winter term dates: Jan. 4-March 12, 2027.

07/29/2026

The Fall 2026 Catalog (PDF) is now available to view online! Visit olli.sou.edu/offerings/courses to preview the courses, programs, activities and events coming up this fall.

Look for our fall catalog in your mailbox the first week of August! Copies will also available the second week of August at locations across the Rogue Valley, including JCLS library branches, Ashland and Medford Senior Centers, and Talent Maker City!

07/24/2026

Have you read the OLLI at SOU Lifelong Learning column on Ashland.news? In our latest story, "What are we going to do with our longer lives?", OLLI members Jim Burns and Laura Simonds explore what the final quarter of life can look like—and how to make it meaningful, active and inspiring.

07/09/2026

Check out the new OLLI at SOU display case at the Medford Library! The display will be on show for the entire month of July to promote the upcoming OLLI at SOU Open House on August 12.

Thank you to Laura Simonds and Dianne Oberhansly for their hardwork and creativity putting this together!

07/06/2026

The OLLI at SOU office is closed July 6-10 for Summer Break. Office staff will be periodically checking voicemails and emails. We will resume summer office hours (Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.) on Monday, July 13.

07/03/2026

Join OLLI at SOU in the Ashland 4th of July Parade tomorrow morning! We will be meeting at SOU Parking Lot 36 (at the corner of Mountain Ave. and Henry St.) at 9:15 a.m. OLLI members are encouraged to wear red and their OLLI namebadge.

The temperature will be warm, so please wear head/face protection and sunscreen. The parade ends on Water Street and all marchers will need to arrange their own transportation back to their car.

07/02/2026

OLLI at SOU memberships for the 2026-27 academic year are now available! Become a member today and enjoy an array of member-exclusive benefits. Join online or call the office at 541-552-6048 to join over the phone.

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