Category Faculty/Staff News & Events

Can You Feel the Excitement? Commencement is THIS Saturday!

We want YOU there to help celebrate this incredible milestone with your students and their families! If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time — just complete this form by noon on Friday, May 9. Better yet, invite a colleague to join…

May 8 @ 4:30 p.m. – Join us for Final Lap!

Please join us as we cheer on members of the Class of 2025 during their Final Lap following Commencement rehearsal. We will gather along the JAYwalk on Thursday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Advancement Contact: Mallorie…

FOMO = Fear of Missing Out … You Don’t Want That!

Don’t Miss Out – Commencement is Almost Here! All faculty are warmly invited to join the Commencement processional in regalia on Saturday, May 10. Your students will be thrilled to see you there and introduce you to their families — it…

Camp Oh-Wooo Fac/Staff Volunteers (Call For)

Fac/Staff Partner Camp Oh-Wooo Volunteer Application:  Fac/Staff Partners connect and form relationships with incoming new students at Camp Oh-Wooo through different interactions, as well as help with day-of logistics where needed. It is a great way to get to know the…

TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions

Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments for May 13! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for…

Open Enrollment Benefit Information Sessions Begin April 29!

2025-2026 Open Enrollment for benefit-eligible employees is April 29-May 23! Benefit information sessions will be presented by Human Resources and the McGohan-Brabender team to inform employees about the 2025-2026 OWU healthcare plans and benefit offerings available beginning July 1. There…

Knitting and Crochet Club is Looking For a New Faculty Advisor

In the Loop, the knitting and crochet club on campus, is looking for a new faculty advisor. Our mission is to create a community where crocheters and knitters can make meaningful connections based on the crafts themselves. Anyone and everyone…

May 2 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email

We are accepting submissions for the May edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon on Friday, May 2. For the May edition, please consider submitting information about annual end-of-academic-year…

April 23 @ 4 p.m. – First-Gen Graduation Celebration!

Faculty and staff are invited to join Bishop Elevate for the Class of 2025 First-Gen Graduation Celebration on Wednesday, April 23, from 4-5 p.m. in HWCC Benes A&B. First-Gen graduating seniors will get a special First-Gen OWU stole and lapel…