Even if there's an institution of higher learning in your town, you may not visit it much.
Southern Oregon University aims to remedy that situation, at least once a year, with its SOAR program.
SOAR stands for Southern Oregon Arts & Research, a showcase for the projects students are churning out as they are learning. SOAR returns May 16-19; we get a preview from board member Jeffrey Gayton and professor (and Ashland City Council member) Dennis Slattery.