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OLLI at SOU Presents: Elements of Our Lives: The Periodic Table, 18 YRS

OLLI at SOU Presents: Elements of Our Lives: The Periodic Table, 18 YRS is on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at Community Meeting Room, Jacksonville Library in Medford, OR.

When

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Where

Community Meeting Room, Jacksonville Library

Cost

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A lecture-style session exploring how chemists think about elements, the history and meaning of the Periodic Table, and notable elements and uses.

Event details

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