Category Student News & Events

Welcome Week Events!

Welcome to OWU! We are excited you are back on campus and ready to kick off the new school year with events all week for you! From a petting zoo to rock climbing to a silent disco — you won’t…

Aug. 26 – FREE SUCCULENT Funtrium Giveaway!

The Student Involvement Office’s first Funtrium (fun in the Ham-Wil atrium) will occur Monday, August 26, when we’ll giveaway a free drought-resistant succulent plant to the first 150 students! Name it, talk to it, care for it. The plant giveaway…

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

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 safe…

Spots Open in the Interfaith House!

Would you like to grow in your faith beside others who are just as passionate about their faith and non-faith traditions alike? The Interfaith House has a spot for you. Live and learn about your faith within a supportive community!…

Student Parking Information

Please note: All students wanting to park on OWU property must display a current parking permit. The permit application is located at  Parking enforcement for all academic lots will begin Wednesday, August 21, at 6 a.m. Parking enforcement for the…

Aug. 23 – Auditions and Crew for ‘The Country House’

Calling all OWU students! Auditions for the fall production of “The Country House” are this week! Stop by Chappelear Drama Center for more information and sign-up for an audition time for Friday, August 23. Don’t want to audition but want…

Aug. 21-24 @ 11 a.m. – Welcome Table at the Library

Stop by Beeghly Library’s welcome table during your break from your first week of classes. You can check to see if your textbook is available on reserve, learn more about the library, and maybe even win a prize. 1st floor…

TOMORROW @ 1 p.m. – Lawn Party @ the Library

Already need a break from classes? Join us in front of Beeghly Library today, Aug. 22, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to catch up with friends and test your skills with our lawn games. And don’t worry about rain…

Sept. 3 & 4 – Audition for Pitch Black!

Do you like to sing? You should audition for OWU’s all-female a cappella group, Pitch Black! Auditions will be held September 3 and 4 in Peale Chapel. Email Moira Meehan (memeehan@owu.edu) for additional information and to schedule an audition time.…