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Campuswide News & Events
This Morning: OWU’s Documentary Film Festival!
Come to the Chappelear Drama Center this morning to check out the amazing work of our campus documentarians, as the students of the THEA 180 Documentary Film class present their final class micro-documentaries on the Main Stage! With conversations ranging…
Education Honorary Kappa Delta Pi Congratulates Seniors
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honorary congratulates senior members: Meredith Bryant, Ariana Brown, Shaelyn Cretu, Katie Davis, Brooke Fogt, Maizie Frank, Emerson Freas, Irini Giampouranis, Alyssa Henry, Henry Holman, Cadence Jobe, Gemma Kilgore, Gracelyn Mathias, Annika…
May 8 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at OWU’s Perkins Observatory
After the Baccalaureate ceremony, you’re invited to explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 8, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Content varies based on weather conditions, but may include a planetarium show, observatory tours, and…
Print Services Closed Friday, May 1, 2026
Print Services will be closed this Friday, May 1, 2026. While no printing will take place, completed orders will be available for pickup. Please plan accordingly, and feel free to reach out in advance if you have any time-sensitive requests.…
Finals Hours at Hobson Library
Please visit the library’s website at for the complete schedule. Any changes to our hours will also be found on our website. The Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card access. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University…
Clearance Sale at the OWU Bookstore Starts April 29!
Our End-of-Semester Clearance sale at the OWU Bookstore starts on April 29. Clearance deals of 75% off original price when you take 50% off the marked price. Clearance items will also be 75% of off the original price on the…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 18 – Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series, Professional Knitter
The annual Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series is set for March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Room B. Join us as our honorary speaker, Shirley B. Paden-Bernstein ’73, discusses her experience as a custom knitter fashion designer, author,…
Free Dinner! Network and Mingle Before Heisler Lecture
Wednesday, March 18 | Before the Heisler Business Ethics Lecture at 7:30 p.m., join us for a free reception and dinner! Speaker Shiley B. Paden-Bernstein ’73 will be present, along with faculty, staff, and community leaders. The reception starts at…
TODAY! Economic and Business Panel & Mingle
March 5 | 12-1 p.m. | HWCC, Benes A | Network and hear from a panel of alumni in the fields of economics and business during this lunch event. All are welcome, no RSVP required. Below is a list of…
🌟Working Career Lab Today: Resume Power Hour
💼 Resume Power Hour Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Corns 315 – R.W. Corns Building Whether you’re building your resume from scratch or polishing up your final draft, drop in for a Resume Power Hour! Get tips, tools,…
Apply Now! Spring Student Symposium
Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio…
NOON TODAY: My Major Doesn’t Sound Like a Job Title
Your Major ≠ Your Career Path 🚀 Tired of the question “What are you going to do with THAT major?” Think your major limits your job titles? Think again. Join Career Connection and Bishop Elevate for an interactive lunch panel…
Student News & Events
Aug. 26 – Opening Night for The 1842 (Games Only)
The 1842 will be open starting on Wednesday, Aug. 26, for games and activities, with late-night food to be available soon. Hours for The 1842 student hub are: Mondays, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.…
Aug. 28 from 10-1 – BCI/FBI Background Checks on Campus
Taking an education course with a required field experience? Working at the Early Childhood Center? You will need to obtain a BCI/FBI Background Check before your field experience or employment. The Education Department is hosting AAA Background Checks on Friday,…
Aug. 27 @ Noon – Theatre/Dance Info Meeting in Chappelear Studio Theatre
Interested in being part of this year’s theatre season? Come join us for an informational meeting Thursday, Aug. 27, from 12 to 12:45 p.m. in the Studio Theatre at Chappelear! We’ll spend roughly half an hour learning about the upcoming…
Aug. 24 @ 8 p.m. – CPB’s Ohana Means Movie Night
Join the Campus Programming Board (CPB) for a cozy outdoor movie night! Grab a pal and come watch this beloved classic, “Lilo & Stitch”! 8 p.m. today on the Stuyvesant Hall Lawn. Free! Snacks & drinks provided! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Today! Ross Museum Welcomes Students, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Welcome, Bishops! Stop by the Ross Art Museum to view its new slate of shows, grab a free snack, and say hi to museum staff! Open today from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala…
Sept. 3 – Student Involvement Fair
The fall Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Sept. 3, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on the JAYwalk (rain location: Benes Rooms). It is a fantastic way to meet over 50 student organizations and get connected to campus – you…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for OWU Families by May 29 Deadline
We are accepting submissions for the June 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, May 29. New for Families will be on hiatus during July. Submissions for the August…
Smith Center Impact Report: Faculty Supporting Faculty
At OWU, faculty support faculty through Smith Center events, and the new Smith Center Impact Report shows how your mutual support drove better student engagement this year. See the Impact Report and discover how your engagement is leveling up the…
Due June 1: Camp Oh-Wooo Faculty/Staff Partner Interest Form
Please complete this form to express your interest in volunteering to be a faculty/staff partner for our Camp Oh-Wooo program. Camp Oh-Wooo runs Friday, Aug. 21-Sunday, Aug. 23. Faculty/staff partners connect and form relationships with incoming new students at Camp Oh-Wooo…
University Classifieds
Ring Found in SCSC 163
Ring found in Room 163 of the Science Center on Thursday, Feb 26. Contact William Hayes to claim it: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
FOUND: Headphones Case in Slocum Reading Room
A headphones case was found in the Slocum Reading Room early in the morning on Feb. 26. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 303B to describe and claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
International Adoption Stories Wanted for Class Documentary
We are currently seeking students and staff who were internationally adopted to participate in a short documentary being created as a midterm class project. This project focuses on internationally adopted individuals in U.S. families. Participants will be asked to answer…
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