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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 8 – Slither Into Prosperity: Lunar New Year Celebration!
Horizons welcomes you to the Year of the Snake! On this Saturday, 5 – 7:30 p.m., celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with the OWU community! Join us for an evening filled with cultural traditions, delicious FREE food, and festive performances—including…
Feb. 19 & Feb. 20 – Refusing Death, Merrick 301
This year, The B.A. Jones Lecture on Race & Society (SOAN), The R. Kragalott Lecture on Human Rights, Genocide & Mass Atrocity (HIST), and The B.F. Marsh Lecture on Public Affairs (PG) are collaborating to present a lecture and panel…
Nominate outstanding full-time faculty members for teaching awards
Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to nominate their favorite faculty member or colleague. Simply fill out the form: select an award, choose an eligible nominee, and explain why they deserve the honor. Find more details and past winners here.…
Feb. 6 @ 4:30 p.m. – Reception for Fine Arts Spring Show 2025!
Celebrate the juried artwork and congratulate the Award Winners at the Reception for the 2025 Spring Show in the Werner Gallery inside Edgar Hall this Thursday, Feb. 6 from 4:30-6 p.m. Awards will be announced at 5 p.m.! The exhibit…
Feb. 10-15 – Ohio Loves Transit, Free Delaware County Transit Rides!
The Ohio Public Transit Association designates one week a year to shine a light on Public Transportation and the many benefits those living in communities with this service gain. Delaware County Transit participates in Ohio Loves Transit every year. This year,…
REMINDER: Package Shipping Protocols
REMINDER: All Academic and Department packages should be shipped to: 28 Hayes St., Delaware, OH 43015. Student deliveries are to use the Ham-Wil Mailroom address. For large/oversized items please email Central Receiving to notify and/or to have the vendor set…
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
Order a WinS Sweatshirt Today!
The OWU Women in STEM (WinS) club is proud to announce that we will be selling one-of-a-kind Women in STEM sweatshirts, made by WinS’ own executive board!! These sweatshirts serve as a reminder that STEM is a place for all…
OWU/CU Sister School: Homecoming Experience
We’re hitting the road again in November with OWU students to celebrate Homecoming at our sister school, Claflin University in South Carolina. This trip is all about connection, community, and strengthening our sister-school bond—don’t miss out on the tradition we’re…
Sept. 30 @ 12 p.m. – International Recovery Day Tabling
Join The Bishop Way in the HWCC Atrium (12-1 p.m.) to help us celebrate International Recovery Day with information flyers and giveaways featuring Safe Harbor, Counseling Services, & Mary Haven! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Mannat Sikand at…
TODAY! – Where Do Startup Ideas Come From?
Not sure where to get ideas for a startup? Join us for this FREE workshop on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Building, Room 312. We will show you how you can find your next breakthrough idea…
WCSA Shuttle Service Feedback Form
WCSA is looking into launching a weekend shuttle program to Columbus. Please fill out the following form to give us an idea of what you would want this program to look like. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: WCSA Contact: Lauren Dorsel…
Sept. 26 – Honors Board Movie Night!
Join the Honors Board for their September event — A movie night in the Stuyvesant Milligan Hub! Come enjoy a showing of K-Pop Demon Hunters at 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, complete with snacks and Korean candy. See you soon!…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Library Liaison Update
This June, Ashley Tschakert Foertmeyer joined the library staff and teaching librarian team. As a result, we have slightly modified our liaison assignments. You can see the full list of department/program liaison assignments on the library website: We are looking…
Aug. 19 @ 11 a.m. – Faculty/Staff Information Session with Counseling Services
We hope you enjoyed your summer, faculty and staff! Counseling Services is excited to invite you to an informative session on Monday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in SCSC 163, designed to enhance the understanding and utilization of our…
4 p.m. Aug. 15 – Welcome our Newest Bishops at Opening Convocation
Let’s show them just how excited we are that they’re joining our OWU community. Save the date: Thursday, Aug. 15 4-5 p.m. Rock Quad (rain location: Gray Chapel) Why is this a big deal? Your presence at Convocation sends a…
University Classifieds
Looking for a Cheap Futon
I am looking to buy a cheap futon for my room. If you have a futon that you are looking to sell for cheap, please contact me either through my email or my phone number below. Contact: Malhar Chakrabarti at ddchakrabarti@owu.edu,…
Lost Black Hydroflask in Simpson Querrey
I left a black hydroflask at Simpson Querrey on Monday, January 24. It has an international diving stick, the OWU logo, a rabbit, and yall sticker. Please email ccdusek@owu.edu if you have any idea of its location. Thank you! Contact: Chase…
Seeking Nepali, Somali, and Spanish Interpreters
Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) is seeking candidates interested in full or part-time staff positions as interpreters of Nepali, Somali and Spanish. For details, please go to OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Community Service Learning Center. Contact: Sally Leber at ssleber@owu.edu.
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