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Campuswide News & Events
VINTAGE CLOTHING Sale this Weekend!♻️👗💼
Are you interested in thrifting unique and vintage clothing? Come to OWU’s theatre TAP Vintage clothing sale Saturday, Sept. 20, and Sunday, Sept. 21, at 12-5 p.m. this weekend! Located on the JAYwalk (rain location = Chappelear front lobby). There…
Free Coffee, Tailgate Fun & More! It’s Homecoming Week!
Homecoming & Family Weekend brings our entire OWU community together for a celebration of connection, pride, and that unbeatable Battling Bishop spirit. Don’t miss out! Join us at these events… Wednesday, Sept. 17 Fuel the Homecoming Spirit and join us for…
Delaware County Residents – Humane Society Letter of Support
WE NEED YOUR HELP. The Humane Society of Delaware County (HSDC) has been a vital part of our community for more than 50 years—protecting animals, promoting public safety, and strengthening the human-animal bond. But to continue serving Delaware County for the…
Reception 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the Ross Art Museum
Free and open to the public! The Ross Art Museum is hosting a reception on Thursday, Sept. 18, in honor of our three current shows and the New York Arts Program. Come meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments from…
Sept. 19 @ 8 p.m. – NOVA Ensemble in Gray Chapel
“NOVA Ensemble (Northwest Ohio Vocal Arts) is a professional vocal ensemble that prioritizes preserving the timeless repertoire of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. This 18-voice ensemble, known for its unique and intimate art and sound of nuanced choral chamber music,…
CKI Smiles – Dental Supply Drive
OWU Circle K invites you to join CKI Smiles, an initiative to support good dental hygiene across central Ohio! We are collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash (travel-sized items are welcome) during the lunch hour at Ham-Wil. All donations must…
OWU Connection News & Events
Tomorrow! FAIR GAME: Winning Strategies for Career Fairs
Uncertain about navigating next week’s Career & Grad School Fair? Never attended a fair? Not sure what to say to employers or grad school reps? We’ve got you covered! Register on Handshake to attend our Career Fair Prep Workshop. You…
Sept 18. – Connection Conference
The Connection Conference is this week on Thursday, Sept. 18! View the schedule and start mapping out what sessions you plan to attend. There is also a PDF print-friendly version. Please email connect@owu.edu if you have any questions! OWU Sponsoring…
Sept. 19 – School for International Training (SIT) Visit
Do you want to tackle the most critical issues of the world today in a global context? When you think about studying abroad, is it more than just sightseeing? Then check out the School for International Training (SIT). SIT Study…
Sept. 17 – Arcadia Abroad Campus Visit
Are you interested in studying abroad in Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, or New Zealand? Would you like to learn how to go away/abroad affordably? Come meet our study away partner from Arcadia University, Wendy Lombardo, on Sept. 17, at the…
Sept. 25 – Where Do Startup Ideas Come From?
Not sure where to get ideas for a startup? Join us for this FREE workshop on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Building, Room 312. We will show you how you can find your next breakthrough idea…
TODAY! Free Professional LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Recommended: Dress professionally from the waist up (nice top/shirt). This is a ‘come and go’ event. Photos are shot on the 3rd Floor of Slocum. Depending on the line, getting…
Student News & Events
🎶🎧 Sept. 17 @ 9 p.m. – Silent Disco
🎧 Put on glowing headphones and dance the night away at the Silent Disco! Join us on the Stuy Patio on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9–11 p.m. for music, lights, and good vibes under the stars ✨ Brought to you…
Share Your Thoughts Via the WCSA Online Comment Card
Have something on your mind? Share your thoughts, questions, or concerns with WCSA through our Online Comment Card. There’s now a link to the feedback form in each day’s OWU Daily email (in the top navigation links). Your input helps…
Sept. 17 – Make Ice Cream with OWU WinS Club
Join OWU’s Women in STEM club for our second meeting of the semester, where we will be experimenting with ice cream making. (Don’t worry, you will still be able to eat the ice cream you make!) Whether you’re a recurring…
Mondays @ Noon – LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group
If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or anywhere on the Queer spectrum and would like to discuss or find support at the intersections of gender identity, sexuality, and faith, you are invited to the LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion…
Sept. 16 from 12-1 p.m. – Sociology & Anthropology Social, Elliott Hall 4th floor
SOAN hacks. What professors wish SOAN students knew. How students can make the most of their SOAN classes or major. Come find out! Tuesday, Sept.16, 2025, from 12-1 p.m. in Elliott Hall, 4th Floor Lounge. Free lunch provided by the…
Sept. 11 from 12-1 p.m. – First HR Club Meeting
During today’s meeting, you will meet all of the executive members and get a brief overview of what the club is and what the semester is going to look like. We will be serving Domino’s Pizza since the meeting will…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
FITOWU Starts Sept. 15!
WHAT IS IT? FitOWU is a movement-based wellness program available to current/retired OWU faculty, staff, significant others, and accompanying family and friends within the Delaware community. FitOWU’s promotion of physical activity has helped improve the health and well-being of participants…
Sept. 16 @ Noon – Faculty/Staff Bible Study
The Chaplain’s Office is offering a once-a-month Bible study for any interested OWU faculty and staff. We’ll be meeting in Peale Chapel at noon on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. This semester, we’ll be exploring what the Bible has…
Sept. 19 @ Noon – Building AI-Resistant Classrooms
The Writing Center and First-Year Writing Program invite faculty to come together for a conversation about Building AI-Resistant Classrooms. We’ll discuss and share resources about how to speak to students about when and if to use AI for their classes,…
University Classifieds
Pink and Green Eye Glass Case with Flamingos Found
A pink flamingo eye glass case was found on campus on Friday, Sept. 12, between University Hall and the labyrinth. If this is yours, please stop by University Hall, room 024 (Office of Marketing and Communications). Contact: Sara Stuntz at…
Pink Water Bottle Found in Honors Lounge at Slocum
A pink water bottle with lots of stickers was found at the Honors Lounge in Slocum and is currently in the IOCP office. If this is yours, you can feel free to come by the IOCP office and retrieve it!…
Oct. 11 – Take a ‘Ghost Walk,’ Volunteers Needed!👻
Boardman Arts Park and the Northwest Neighborhood Association, both neighbors of OWU, are hosting a ticketed “Ghost Walk” on Oct. 11 from 5-9 p.m. OWU will be featured in three spots on the “Haunted Historic Delaware” tour, with Provost Karlyn…
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