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Campuswide News & Events
POP-UP SERVICE FAIR! Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Our Service Partners are coming to campus! Come learn about our 2027 Spring Break Service Week trips. Meet our partners from People in Need, Common Ground Free Store, Andrews House, The Humane Society, Unity Community Center, Preservation Parks of Delaware…
Need Book Recommendations? Look No Further! 📚🐈⬛
Sturges Hall’s “What We’re Reading” wall could be home to your next read! While you’re checking out the recommendations from students and faculty, share one of your own by scanning one of the QR codes around the building or clicking…
Oct. 28 @ 6:30 – Take Back the Night March
Take Back the Night is the oldest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence, especially violence against women. Join The Bishop Way and your OWU community in standing up to sexual and domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 28, for a…
How to Check Your Midsemester Grades
Dear Students, midsemester grades were due from faculty on Oct. 19 and should now be visible. Midsemester grades provide a general sense of your progress in each class so far, providing guidance as you plan for the remainder of the…
Oct. 26 @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Take Back the Night Posters!
Make your voice heard in the fight against sexual assault! The Bishop Way and SAGE will host poster-making for Take Back the Night from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, in the HWCC Atrium. We will also have a…
New Football Clearance at the OWU Campus Store!
Check out the newly added football clearance apparel at the OWU Campus Store. Select football items have been added to the ongoing clearance sale, with items priced at 50% off original prices. Look for the yellow stickers. OWU Sponsor: OWU…
OWU Connection News & Events
✈️ Abroad in France & Japan – Today in Ham-Wil Atrium
Today, Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12-1 p.m. – Check out our student mentors in the Ham-Wil Atrium. Connect with our table of OWU students who studied abroad in France and Japan. Learn about their experiences and sample an item from…
🌍Tomorrow – Global Pathways 4+1 Grad School Session
Thursday from 12-1 p.m. in Slocum 312 – Come learn about the Global Pathways 4+1 Graduate Programs. We’ll talk about options and answer your questions! ?’s international@owu.edu or stop by IOCP (Slocum 311) OWU Sponsor: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at…
✈️ Tomorrow – Global Journeys in Cambodia, Peru and Spain
Thursday from 12-1 p.m. in the Ham-Wil Atrium – Meet up with our mentors and hear about their stories studying abroad in the countries of Cambodia, Peru, and Spain! Check out their experiences, ask questions, and grab a treat! ?’s…
⭐ Today – Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) Info Session
Today, Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 12-1 p.m. in Slocum 312 – Turn your idea into a hands-on experience! Join us for a TPG info session. Learn about Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPG) and what you can do with one. Explore application requirements…
💮 Matcha Tea Ceremony and Kendama Fun Tomorrow in Slocum
Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4-5:30 p.m. in Slocum 312 – Come experience the art of matcha tea and learn about the traditional Japanese game of kendama. Discover a taste of Japanese culture through these unique traditions! All are welcome! ?’s…
☘️ Today “Have a Cuppa” Traditional Irish Tea in Slocum
Today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 4-5:30 p.m. – Stop by IOCP in Slocum 311 to enjoy a traditional Irish afternoon tea with snacks! Chat with our Irish American Scholar studying at OWU, learn about Irish culture, and their journey. OWU…
Student News & Events
Research Participants Needed + Enter $50 Amazon Gift Card Drawing
Dr. Bailey’s GAME Lab is looking for participants between ages 18 and 24 for its tDCS study where you’ll go through three weekly sessions testing your working memory through activities (including video games) while getting low electrical pulses sent to…
Now Hiring New Bishop Way Peer Educators! Interest Forms Open
Are you interested in becoming a Bishop Way Peer Educator? As a peer educator, you help empower and educate the community to make more informed and responsible decisions through campus events, sharing resources, and partnerships. Help OWU prioritize wellness and…
Oct. 22 @ 7 p.m. – SigEp Karaoke @ The 1842
SigEp is hosting its Karaoke Philanthropy event at The 1842; come by for good music, questionable singing from the brothers, and a great time! The event runs from 7-8 p.m. Oct. 22 at The 1842. Request a song for $1…
New History Classes for SP 2027
Check out these interesting new courses from the History Department for Spring 2027! HIST 288 U.S. Immigration and Ethnic History – Core Competency: Engage Diversity HIST 296 Colonialism and Imperialism – Core Competency: Examine Power and Inequities HIST 297 Modern…
🐶💛Flexible Near-Campus Job Opportunity for Animal Lovers!
Love animals? Looking for a flexible, low-stress part-time job close to campus? This might be a perfect fit! Retired Worthington teacher, Lucy, is looking for 3-5 reliable, caring students to help take care of her Saluki show puppies. This role…
Sturges-After-Dark Haunted Library & Interactive Fiction Showcase, Thurs, Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m.
The OWU English Department Summons You ! What: Sturges-After-Dark Haunted Library & Interactive Fiction Showcase When: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Sturges Hall Join the English Department for a Spooky Evening of Games, Treats,…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to November News for OWU Families – Oct. 30 Deadline
Help keep parents and families informed! We are accepting submissions for our November and December editions of News for OWU Families. Submit your posts here via the News for OWU Families form. Submission Deadlines: November Issue: Noon on Friday, Oct.…
Seeking Staff/Faculty to Discuss Your Class Background with Students
I am looking for any staff or faculty member who would be interested to be interviewed by a student in my course, SOAN 300: Class Cultures. Students in the course are learning qualitative interviewing techniques and will be practicing their…
Learn Practical Sabbatical Tips – Sign Up This Morning!
Learn the mechanics, trade-offs, and strategies behind successful sabbaticals. Smith Center for Faculty Excellence Scholarship Roundtable panelists will demystify mid-career scholarship momentum, give ideas for turning sabbatical work into multiple publication lines, and encourage you to engage in fascinating disciplinary…
University Classifieds
Apple AirPods Found!
A pair of AirPods was found in the Slocum Reading Room. Please stop by IOCP Slocum 311 to claim. International@owu.edu for questions. OWU Sponsor: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at international@owu.edu
Keys Found in University Hall
Did you lose two keys in University Hall? If so, they are in the Academic Affairs Office (University Hall 107). Please stop by to pick them up Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Questions? Contact provost@owu.edu OWU Sponsor: Academic…
The Great GeekFest is Coming Nov. 6!
The Great GeekFest returns for its 9th year on Nov. 6, 2026, celebrating everything fans of all ages geek out over! This awesome and unique comic-con-style event will be held in the realm of all geekdoms, at the nearby Delaware…
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