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Campuswide News & Events
April 12 @ 7 p.m. – Revival: Rafiki’s Spring Fashion Show
Rafiki Wa Afrika, OWU’s African and Afro-Caribbean organization, presents Revival on Friday, April 12, from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! This event is Rafiki’s Spring Fashion Show — its first event on campus since its revival. We invite the…
Help Scientists Study Birds During the Eclipse!
Do you love animals? Do you want to help scientists study them during the solar eclipse? All you have to do is download the “SolarBird” app () and contribute 30 seconds of your time during Monday’s eclipse. No prior experience…
April 9 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series: Dr. Zakee Sabree
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Zakee Sabree, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University: “Modeling microbe-mediated host growth and development” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! Dr Suria will host a…
April 26 @ 11:30 a.m. – Day on the JAY
This semester’s Day on the JAY will be held on Friday, April 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The theme is Under the Sea. There will be an inflatable slide, caricature artists, yard games, and more! Food will be…
April 10 @ 4:15 p.m. – Lars Horn Reading
The English Department will welcome Lars Horn on Wednesday, April 10, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Horn is a writer and translator working in literary and experimental nonfiction. Their first book, Voice of the Fish,…
April 9 @ 8 p.m. – OWU Chamber Orchestra Concert in Gray Chapel
The OWU Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Deborah Barrett Price, will feature works by French composers Saint-Saens and Debussy, along with a recently rediscovered symphony by Michael Haydn, Joseph Haydn’s younger brother. OWU senior Jonathan Munroe will be featured…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Melvin Van Peebles Symposium T-Shirt Design Competition!
Calling all creatives! Enter the T-shirt design contest for the 2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium. Create a captivating design that reflects the theme: Disruption!! Signal Fires, Reckoning, and Jubilee Through Black Art. Submit your design here by Nov. 23. The winner…
Nov. 16 @ 8 p.m. – Calabash! In the Benes Rooms
Calabash is an event that celebrates African and Caribbean culture. There will be food, henna artists, music, and Black vendors! Come learn about different cultures with us! Nov. 16 from 8-11 p.m. in the HWCC Benes Rooms! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Nov. 13 – Meet Film Director Melinda Raebyne!
Join us as we welcome filmmaker Melinda Raebyne to campus for an engaging look into her career, the art of filmmaking, and her latest documentary, They Scream Freedom (Ellos gritan libertad), which captures the powerful protests and calls for freedom in…
Menstrual Product Drive: a SEAL House Project from Nov. 11-22
Join the Service Engagement and Leadership house for an incredible house project addressing period poverty in the central Ohio region! Leyna will be collecting menstrual products from Nov. 11 through Nov. 22 (donations can be dropped off at SEAL SLU or reach…
Never Miss a Deadline – Subscribe to the Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar contains essential dates, such as registration, add/drop and withdraw deadlines, and semester start/end dates. Add it to your Google Calendar so you never miss an important deadline. How to Add the OWU Academic Calendar to Your Google Calendar: On your computer,…
Nov. 15 @ 5:30 p.m. – How to B.E.S
Join the Battling Elite Stars for an electrifying dance clinic like no other! “How to B.E.S.” is your ultimate guide to stepping up your dance game. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting, this event is designed to help…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
STAR and Spark Awards: Nominations Open – Due Nov. 17
Do you have a staff colleague who beams with Bishop Pride, is hard-working, supportive, positive, and always on their A-Game?! We encourage you to nominate them for the prestigious OWU STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) Award. To learn more about…
Join Faculty/Staff Pickleball League
OWU faculty and staff, are you looking for something fun and active to do this spring semester? Join the OWU Pickleball League! We are coordinating an indoor pickleball league at the Pickle Shack this spring. Ideally, it would kick off…
Nov. 8 – Employee Wellness Fair 11:30-2:30; Bio-metric Screenings 8-2PM; Vaccination Clinic
Employee Wellness Fair – Nov. 8 in Merrick 301! This event is an excellent opportunity to prioritize your well-being and connect with other members of the OWU community who share similar interests and goals, and we encourage all employees to…
University Classifieds
Missing – Single AirPod Lost in Smith East
I lost an AirPod on Sunday, 14 Nov. Kindly, if anyone finds an AirPod near the Smith East dining area or the exit near the Amazon locker, please submit it at the desk or email me at sssheri@owu.edu. Contact: Surriya Sheri…
Missing – Single AirPod Lost in Smith East
I lost an AirPod on Sunday, 14 Nov. Kindly, if anyone finds an AirPod near the Smith East dining area or the exit near the Amazon locker, please submit it at the desk or email me at sssheri@owu.edu. Contact: Surriya Sheri…
Water Bottles found in R.W. Corns
Two water bottles were found in RW Corns. One is grayish-blue and is made by PINK. The other is black and made by TAL. Please stop by and claim your bottle. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU/The Department of Economics and Business…
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