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Campuswide News & Events
Semester Break Hours for Hobson Library
Semester Break hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted on the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
Dec. 14-15 – Planned Closure of U.S. 36/Ohio 37
The City of Delaware shares this planned road closure information to help everyone plan accordingly. An overnight closure of U.S. 36 and Ohio 37 to all through traffic between Lake Street and SR 521 is planned for the evening of…
Jan. 20 – Delaware’s 32nd annual MLK Celebration
Get your tickets now! Join us Jan. 20, 2025, for the 32nd annual MLK Celebration, in the Benes Rooms. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. for the event themed “Growing Towards Justice: From Root to Fruit.” The keynote speaker is…
Final Week for ‘Fossils and Halos’ and ‘Pictures with Stories!’
Take a break at the Ross Art Museum! It’s the final week for Fossils and Halos: Kristina Bogdanov, Frank Hobbs, and Jeff Nilan and for Tony Mendoza: Pictures with Stories. Come see this amazing work before it’s gone! The Ross Art…
OWU Daily Winter Break Publication Schedule
Happy Holidays! The OWU Daily will be published daily through Monday, Dec. 16. It will publish again Jan. 6 and return to daily publication Jan. 13. Thank you and enjoy your winter break! –The OWU Daily editors
Jan. 14 @ Noon – Lunch and Learn: Part Two of Thriving Through Change and Conflict, Strategies for Success
Thriving Through Change and Conflict: Strategies for Success (Part 2) Noon – 1:30 p.m. in Merrick Hall, Room 301. RSVP by Jan. 7. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Human Resources Contact: Kari Lindecamp at kjlindecamp@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 20 @ Noon – Border Studies Program Information Session, University Hall 213
Would you like to study off-campus but maybe not abroad? Are you interested in issues related to migration, globalization, environmental justice, community-building, and activism? If so, you’re invited to attend an information session about the Border Studies Program, a semester-long…
Sept. 20 @ 11:30 a.m. – Study Abroad Campus Visit
On Sept. 20, Border Studies (Roger Adkins), Carleton College (Rob Quanbeck), and Japan Study (Natanya Cooper) will visit our campus to discuss study-abroad options. The Border Studies Program is a semester-long program based in Tucson, Arizona, that consists of homestays,…
Sept. 19 @ 11:30 a.m. – Arcadia/Augsburg and CEA Study Abroad Campus Visit
Come meet our campus partners, Joe Connelly and Sean McCarthy, for study abroad opportunities with Arcadia/Augsburg and CEA. The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University prepares students for lives of meaningful contribution in an increasingly complex and interrelated global…
Sept. 28 @ 11 a.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Tracy Gorham, Founder of ConexEd
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham for 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…
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…
TODAY @ 11:30 a.m. – SIT Study Abroad Campus Visit
Come meet our campus partner, Abby Fox, with The School for International Training Study Abroad programs! SIT programs are developed around a framework of the most critical global issues (CGIs) of the day. Our programs are interdisciplinary and appropriate for…
Student News & Events
Sept. 18 – Last Day to Withdraw from First-Module Courses
Thursday, Sept. 18, is the last day to withdraw from first-module courses. Withdrawing from a course is an option when you are certain you are no longer in a position to pass. Questions to Consider Before Withdrawing: Have you talked with your professor and…
🎤 Sept. 18 @ 9 p.m. – Karaoke Night🎶
🎤Step up to the mic and sing your favorite songs at Karaoke Night! Join us on the Smith Stairs on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 9-11 p.m. for music, laughter, and unforgettable performances🎶. Don’t miss your chance to shine! Presented by…
Sept. 19 @ 5:30 p.m. – Souled Out Welcome Night
Looking for a place to connect, recharge, and have a good time? Join us for Souled Out Welcome Night hosted by the Souled Out Young Adult Group of Soul Restoration Ministry in collaboration with Rafiki! This special evening is open…
🎶🎧 Sept. 17 @ 9 p.m. – Silent Disco
🎧 Put on glowing headphones and dance the night away at the Silent Disco! Join us on the Stuy Patio on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9–11 p.m. for music, lights, and good vibes under the stars ✨ Brought to you…
Share Your Thoughts Via the WCSA Online Comment Card
Have something on your mind? Share your thoughts, questions, or concerns with WCSA through our Online Comment Card. There’s now a link to the feedback form in each day’s OWU Daily email (in the top navigation links). Your input helps…
Sept. 17 – Make Ice Cream with OWU WinS Club
Join OWU’s Women in STEM club for our second meeting of the semester, where we will be experimenting with ice cream making. (Don’t worry, you will still be able to eat the ice cream you make!) Whether you’re a recurring…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Common Application Workshops Offered in July, August
High school juniors and seniors are invited to register for an interactive common application workshop (#commonapp). The registration link is here. During the workshop, students will complete their common application, learn how to build and finalize their college lists, and begin drafts…
Blackboard Open Q&A Training for Early Fall Semester
The Ultra course view is now the only course view. Don’t panic if this newer interface is still new to you. We’ve got you covered! Information Services is pleased to announce these open question-and-answer sessions with Anthology’s professional Blackboard services:…
Aug. 2 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families August Monthly Email!
We are accepting submissions for the August 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, Aug. 2. Please recall that the digest is on hiatus for July. For the…
University Classifieds
The OWU Creative Writing Club Needs You!
The NEW OWU Creative Writing Club (CWC) is seeking ambitious students interested in fostering a cultivating learning environment for fellow aspiring writers in the community! Potential positions in the club include Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please contact me at…
Vehicle Keys Found
If you lost your vehicle keys, please contact Public Safety at 740-368-2222. A set of keys were found by AVI staff in Smith Dining Hall and turned in to Public Safety. Thanks! Source: Public Safety. Contact: Misty Teter at psafety@owu.edu
Marion City Schools Seeks Substitute Teachers
Ever thought about being a teacher or need a part-time job for a day when you don’t have any classes? Marion City Schools is in need of substitute teachers. Due to teacher shortages, Ohio has made accommodations to the requirements…
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