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Campuswide News & Events
Mortar Board Book Drive: Now thru Friday (Dec. 6)
Do you have books collecting dust in your dorm? Are you looking for a way to support public libraries and the community? Donate to the Mortar Board Book Drive! All donations will go to the Delaware County Friends of the…
Dec. 6 @ 9-11 p.m. – OWU-Only Skating on the JAYwalk!
Come enjoy a Bishops-only skate on Friday night! A skating rink will be set up on the JAYwalk as part of Main Street Delaware’s Home for the Holidays celebration, and it will be reserved for an OWU-only skate on Friday,…
Her – an ART492 Pop-Up show!
See Her an exhibit showcasing women and highlighting their roles in their communities. Featuring art from the Ross Art Museum and presented at SAGE, the show is one night only – Thursday, Dec. 5 starting at 6 p.m. Take part in…
Dec 6 @ 11:30 a.m. – Sleigh on the JAY!
CPB presents Sleigh on the JAY! Join us on Dec. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk for a festive break before finals! We’ll have reindeer petting, hot chocolate, coffee, and delicious bundt cakes … plus giveaways…
Celebrate ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 6-8 with Tree Lighting, Skating, Parade, More!
Main Street Delaware’s eighth annual “Home for the Holidays” weekend Dec. 6-8 will feature the lighting of the community Christmas tree, ice skating (including an OWU-only skate from 9-11 p.m. Dec. 6), a “Dash for Dasher” scavenger hunt, the annual…
Central Receiving Closed for Winter Break Dec. 19-Jan. 5
Central Receiving will be closed from Dec. 19, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, during the Winter Break. Please make note of this when placing orders and do NOT have deliveries scheduled during this time as no one will be available…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Connect the Dots to Career Success!
Connecting the Dots to Career Success! @ the OWU Connection Conference WHY: WIN prizes and giveaways!! FREE STUFF! Enjoy yummy muffins & food! Come away with a wealth of valuable career resources to help with your Career Exploration, Resume/Cover Letter, Networking/Interviewing & Job/Internship…
Pitch OWU Submission Deadline is Sept. 29!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! Compete against peers in…
New York Arts Program on Campus This Week!
New York Arts Program (NYAP) faculty and staff will host an info session on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 12 p.m. in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center on the 2nd floor. Join us to learn more about spending a semester living, working, and…
Theory-to-Practice Grant Fall Deadline is Oct. 1!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Sunday, Oct. 1st at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Here is the direct link to the application form. Questions?…
Sept. 28 @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 2nd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection, host a “Street Fair” featuring Black- and minority-owned businesses in…
Sept. 28 @ 11 a.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Tracy Gorham, Founder of ConexEd
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham in an inspiring keynote speech that highlights the transformative power of human connection in education. Learn how her unique journey and dedication to innovation are shaping the future of student success. Don’t…
Student News & Events
Aug. 25-29 – OWU Odyssey Campuswide Scavenger Hunt
On Instagram @owuresidential, Residential Life will post a new riddle, clue, or task to its story each day from Aug. 25-29, and the first ones to answer correctly win a prize. See if you have what it takes to win!…
Interested in Singing and A Cappella? Join The OWtisders!
Love to sing? Looking for a fun, supportive group on campus? Come audition for our a cappella group, The OWtsiders! What to Expect at Auditions: You’ll learn one of our songs (we’ll send you recordings & sheet music ahead of…
Aug. 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Overdose Awareness & Kona Ice on the JAY
Join The Bishop Way, the Delaware Public Health District, the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board, and Drug Free Delaware on the JAYwalk in a recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. There will be educational materials, giveaways — naloxone…
Aug. 26 – All Music Majors & Minors Meeting
All music majors, minors, and students interested in the music program are invited to an info meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 8 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium in Sanborn Hall. Pizza and refreshments will be provided in the Sanborn lobby…
Cru Invites You to Weekly Meetings!
Come join Cru to explore a relationship with Jesus alongside other college students! There will be games, friends, fellowship, and discussion every meeting! Cru Weekly Meeting Date: 2025-08-25 Time: 7:30-8:30 pm Location: Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Crider Lounge OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Graphic Design ART 357: Spaces available!
Still a few spots left in ART 357 – Graphic Design: Interactive Surface! If you are interested in design, marketing, and communication, here you will learn to build digital products that matter. Gain an understanding of how to approach design…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
July Blackboard Updates
Each month, Anthology releases feature enhancements and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn, our online learning management system. Here is what’s coming on Thursday, July 4. Follow a link to learn more. The July 2024 release is robust with features in…
Concur Reports Processed Early for July 4 Holiday
Accounting will run checks during the week of July 4 earlier in the week due to the holiday. Concur P-card, reimbursement, and cash advances will be processed on Monday, July 1, instead of Tuesday. Please plan accordingly! Also, all Concur…
Summer Storage Clean-Up Reminder
Summer is a good time to clean up storage space, and we’re running out of room in BishopApps/Google, our local network drives, and on Zoom. Please go through your Google Drive and delete any old files that you no longer…
University Classifieds
Lost Apple Watch?
If you have lost your Apple Watch, please stop by the Public Safety Office & describe your watch to the Officer on duty so that it can be returned to you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Public Safety. Contact: Public Safety at psafety@owu.edu
Seeking Donations of Bilingual Reading Materials
For my house project, I am collecting donations (either directly of books or funds to purchase books) for a library I volunteered with while studying abroad in Puembo, Ecuador. The community library in Puembo provided a great home and community…
Free 12-inch iPad Cases Available at Career Connections!
Career Connections has 2, 12-inch, black, flip iPad cases available to give to students. If you are interested, please stop by our office in HWCC #324, anytime between Monday -Thursday from 12 PM – 2 PM. It is first come…
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