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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 26 @ 7:30 p.m. – Cory Band Performance
OWU will host the World-Famous Cory Band from South Wales. The Cory Band is one of the most successful British brass bands in the world, and it is making a North American tour, including a performance at Gray Chapel on…
MUSICAL THEATRE SCENES – Oct. 16-17 @ 8 p.m., Free to Attend!
Please join us on Oct. 16 and 17 @ 8 p.m. for SING!, a Musical Theatre Scenes Cabaret featuring a collection of solos, duets, trios, and ensembles from the musical theatre genre. Including selections from favorite musicals such as RENT,…
Oct. 18 @ 3 p.m. – Senior Saxophone Recital
Please join us for a lovely afternoon of saxophone and piano works featuring senior Ryleigh Jones and accompanist Dr. Anita Chiu. This recital will feature works by Astor Piazzolla, Alexander Glazunov, and Fernande Decruck. Free and open to the public.…
Pie a Volleyball Player for Breast Cancer Awareness!
Support OWU Volleyball’s annual Dig Pink match this Friday in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! The team will be tabling in Ham-Wil during lunch Wednesday through Friday. Stop by to learn more and participate in our fundraiser by donating…
Friday, Oct. 16 – Join Our Casual Spanish Conversational Group! 💬☕
Want to improve your Spanish speaking skills outside the classroom? Join our new group to meet over provided coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and sweets when we talk about rotating topics like music, food, social issues, things to do, or lo…
Nov. 9 @ 7 p.m. – Richard W. Smith Lecture “Lincoln’s Peace”
The OWU History Department welcomes Dr. Michael Vorenberg, Royce Family Professor of History at Brown University, as the guest lecturer for the 2026 Richard W. Smith Lecture in Civil War History. “Lincoln’s Peace: Struggling to Find the End of a…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 19 – OWU Connection Drop In Hours; Gen Ed CX Requirement
OWU Connection will have drop-in hours for on-site help regarding the GenEd CX on Monday, Oct. 19. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., we will be on the 2nd floor of University Hall. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., we will be…
Oct. 28 – NEW OH5 Public Service Internship Program (All Majors)
The OH5 Public Service Workforce Program Pilot Building public-sector talent pipeline in AI, data science, and public interest technology in partnership with the Partnership for Public Service Summer 2027 Overview The Future Leaders in Public Service Internship Program, offered in…
TODAY! – Starting a Side Hustle in Ohio Workshop
TODAY! Thursday, Oct. 15 | R.W. Corns, 312 | 12-1 p.m. | FREE Lunch! Learn the basics of setting up a side hustle in Ohio, including choosing a business structure, registering for sales tax, obtaining an EIN, and understanding the…
Sign Up for a 1:1 Strengths Conversation!
1:1 Strengths Meeting! This year marks our FIFTH ANNUAL Strengths Conversations! Join us for 1:1 Strengths Conversations on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and Thursday, Oct. 22. Sign up for a 30-minute 1:1 conversation with an OWU Strengths Coach!! Oct. 21: 2 p.m. –…
Study Abroad in Pamplona, Spain – Summer or Fall 2027
If you are interested in studying abroad in Pamplona, Spain, during Summer 2027 or Fall 2027, schedule an individual info session with Eva Paris, director of OWU in Pamplona. Learn about transfer credits, courses, special activities, host families, and more.…
Seniors: Complete Your GenEd CX Graduation Requirement!
Attention Seniors! Completing the GenEd CX is a Mandatory Requirement for graduation, and all four steps must be fully approved in Etrieve for you to graduate. Check your status in Degree Audit. If you haven’t finished your steps yet, make…
Student News & Events
Oct. 28 @ 4:30 p.m. – Ofrenda Making Workshop
Join SLACC (Spanish Language and Cultures Club) to learn how to make your own ofrenda in memory of someone special to you. After the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to leave their ofrenda on an altar built by the…
Singles Darts Tournament Sign Up Final Chance
The dart tournament is single-elimination. The tournament will start Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at The 1842. The first round matchup orders will be emailed the night before. Must be registered by Tuesday, Oct. 20, at midnight in order…
Service and Cultural Immersion over Spring Break – Applications Due Oct. 28
Do good during the week of spring break! One of our spring break service teams will be traveling to the Lakota Nation in South Dakota to work with Lakota Youth Development, an organization serving an important function for those living…
Cantarito Workshop ⚱️🧉 TODAY 5-7 p.m.
Come paint cantaritos with VIVA! These are traditional clay pots that were used to keep water cool and are now used as decor and for delicious cocktails. Design your own cantarito using traditional techniques and art styles, or come up…
Planning for Spring 2027 Graduation? Check Your Unit Count!
Are you a graduating senior planning to participate in the Spring 2027 Commencement Ceremony? Then it is important for you to review your degree audit now to ensure you meet the eligibility requirements: Commencement Participation (32 Units): You must have at…
Oct. 20 @ 5 p.m. – Frame Your Affirmations Event
Celebrate Wellness Week with ResLife by creating your own affirmation shadow box! Fill and decorate your box with flowers, an instant photo, stickers, and more to make something that reminds you to prioritize self love. Location: Smith Hall West OWU…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Schedule Now – Biometric Screening & Flu Shots – Nov. 12
It’s that time of year again, and our health partners at Mount Carmel will be on campus on Nov. 12 for our Faculty and Staff members. It is important to have a biometric screening because it truly is a snapshot…
Nov. 12 – Employee Wellness Event – Save the DATE!
Take a break, recharge, and celebrate wellness at our Employee Wellness Event on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Merrick Hall 301! This event brings together a wonderful mix of local vendors, wellness partners, and campus…
All OWU Concert Band Sign-Up
To all OWU faculty, staff, and administrators who were former high school band members: The Symphonic Wind Ensemble is OWU’s concert band, and we’d love to share a once-a-week 30-minute portion of our music rehearsal with you during the second half…
University Classifieds
Lost Items in Slocum 314
Yesterday someone left their water bottle and calculator in the third floor lunchroom of Slocum. Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum 311 to collect your items. OWU Sponsor: IOCP Office Contact: Marin Whitsett at mentors@owu.edu
‘Next to Normal’ Opens Oct. 16 @ 7 p.m.!
Don’t miss “Next to Normal,” brought to you by Arena Fair Theatre in Delaware, Ohio. Donations for NAMI Mid-Ohio are being taken during ticketing. Thank you for supporting local community theatre and NAMI’s important work all in one event! Organize…
Oct. 24 – Check Out Downtown Delaware’s Fall Flavor Stroll
If you love Main Street Delaware’s annual Chocolate Walk, check out the Fall Flavor Stroll, happening Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 7 p.m. The cost is $20 per ticket, and you’ll receive a passport to explore downtown Delaware, visit…
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