Category Faculty/Staff News & Events

Annual May Roach Lunch Paused This Year

With the numerous recent opportunities for campus gatherings (Inauguration Week events, Day on the JAY, Commencement, etc.) and out of respect for the enormous work of staff, the Roach Lunch, typically held the Monday after Commencement, is paused for this…

Open Enrollment Benefit Information Sessions Begin May 1!

2024-2025 Open Enrollment for benefit-eligible employees is May 1-19! Benefit information sessions will be presented by Human Resources and the McGohan-Brabender team to inform employees about the 2024-2025 OWU healthcare plans and benefit offerings available beginning July 1. Join us…

May 2024 Blackboard Updates

Every month, Anthology releases feature updates and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn. Here is what’s coming on Thursday, May 2. Follow a link to learn more. The May 2024 release is robust with features in these areas: Competency-based education; Tests…

April 26 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 Friday, April 26. For the May edition, please consider submitting information about annual end-of-academic year tasks…

April 26 @ 8 p.m. – Terpsicorps Dance Concert, Free to All!

Terpsicorps 23/24 student dance concert would like to invite ALL staff and faculty to their performance from 8-10 p.m. April 26 on the Main Stage in Chappelear Drama Center. Admission is free. Learn more at owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization Contact:…

Volunteer May 1 for Late Night Breakfast!

As the semester comes to a close, the planning for Late Night Breakfast is underway! Late Night Breakfast is a finals week tradition — giving our students a much-needed reprieve from studying and writing as they prepare for final exams.…

Present Your Child’s Diploma (Cover) at Commencement

OWU has a longstanding tradition at commencement in which faculty/staff/trustees may present their child’s diploma (cover) on stage. It is a very special moment! If your child is graduating and walking in commencement on May 11, and you wish to…

April 5 Deadline – Faculty Mentor Form: Student Symposium

The Faculty Mentor Form for the Spring Student Symposium is due at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 5.  Please reach out if you have questions.  Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at connect@owu.edu

Blackboard Updates for April

Each month, Anthology releases feature updates and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn. Here is what’s coming this Thursday, April 4. Follow a link to learn more. The April 2024 release is robust with features in these areas: Instructional design; Competency…