Category Campuswide News & Events

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…

Learn Jiujitsu, Karate/TKD, Kickboxing and Self-Defense

Okinawa Karate/TKD PE301 is one of the greatest self-defense systems ever created. Activity courses are offered through OWU for beginners to advanced students. You will learn the complete system created by the oldest living people on earth, taught in a…

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…

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.…

March 6 – Round 3 Theory-to-Practice Grant Deadline

The deadline for Round 3 of Theory-to-Practice grant applications is Friday, March 6th at midnight. You can find a link to the application and guidelines for submission on the TPG website – www.owu.edu For assistance, please stop by the Merrick…