Category Campuswide News & Events

Nominate a Deserving Individual for a You Are OWU Award

The You Are OWU Award recognizes students, staff and faculty for their success and accomplishments that benefit the OWU community and for being an exemplary leader for others. Click here to nominate today: The selection committee prefers to recognize…

OWU Daily to Resume Daily Publication Beginning March 23

We want to help you stay connected with OWU life. We know you still are looking for fall SLU roommates, need Career Connection advice, and more. For now, watch your emails and the COVID-19 webpage for urgent updates and then…

Nominate a Deserving Individual for a You Are OWU Award

The You Are OWU Award recognizes students, staff and faculty for their success and accomplishments that benefit the OWU community and for being an exemplary leader for others. Click here to nominate today: The selection committee prefers to recognize…

Faculty Teaching and Scholarly Achievement Awards

The Faculty Personnel Committee is seeking suggestions for recipients of the University’s teaching and scholarly or artistic achievement awards listed below: Shankland Teaching Award Welch Teaching Award Welch Scholarship Award Please submit suggestions to the Provost’s Office at provost@owu.edu no later than…

Athletic/Fitness Facilities Closed Till Further Notice

All recreational facilities are closed indefinitely. This includes the Edwards Gymnasium, Simpson Querrey Fitness Center, Morrill Strength & Conditioning Room, Branch Rickey Arena, Gordon Field House, Welch Fitness Room, and Meek Aquatics and Recreation Center. Visit battlingbishops.com for updates. OWU…

Fire Alarm Inspections Set for March 9-13

The University will be conducting state-required fire alarm inspections and tests over spring break in many of our academic buildings. You are not required to evacuate during the tests. The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

Spring Break Hours for the OWU Libraries

Spring break hours for the OWU Libraries can be viewed on the libraries’ website at Please note during Spring Break, for the hours Beeghly is officially closed, the Bashford Lounge will remain open to students by ID card swipe.…

Women’s History Month Event Calendar

This year the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Student Involvement Office have collaborated with campus partners to create an event calendar to celebrate Women’s History Month (WHM). The WHM calendar is hosted by student organizations, offices, and departments…

Athletic/Fitness Facilities Operating Hours | Spring Break

Starting Saturday, March 7th, the following will be the hours of operation for the listed athletic/fitness venues during spring break week through Sunday, March 15th. * OWU ID required for entry* Edwards Gym/Branch Rickey Saturday, Mar 7: CLOSED Sunday, Mar…

Athletic/Fitness Facilities Operating Hours | Spring Break

Starting Saturday, March 7th, the following will be the hours of operation for the listed athletic/fitness venues during spring break week through Sunday, March 15th. * OWU ID required for entry* Edwards Gym/Branch Rickey Saturday, Mar 7: CLOSED Sunday, Mar…