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Campuswide News & Events
SCREENWRITERS PRESENT A STAGED READING @ THE ROSS!
Come to The Ross Museum this Saturday morning- 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. -for WORTH HOLDING ON TO: Fresh Film Scripts Showcase! listen to four (4) amazing short film scripts [each one about 25 min. long], performed in a public…
Education Honorary Inducts 12 New Members into Kappa Delta Pi
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honorary inducted new members during the Spring 2026 induction ceremony. New members are: Addie Beck, Ariana Brown, Irini Giampouranis, Ryleigh Larkin, Kylee Lehman, Scarlett Loevenguth, Alexis Messer, Makayla Moore, Ava…
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.…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 19: Practical Budgeting: A Guide for the Overwhelmed
If the words “manage your money” make you anxious, this practical budgeting workshop is for you! Date: Thursday, March 19 Time: 12-1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304 RSVP on Handshake Budgeting is more than just math; it’s about peace of mind.…
Spring Student Symposium – Student Application Now Open!
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…
Study Abroad in Pamplona, Spain, in Fall 2026
If you are seeking to improve your Spanish proficiency through a fully immersive experience, this program is for you. This is the only program that offers 3 credits toward your Spanish major or minor, as well as up to 5…
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…
Student News & Events
Aug. 25 @ 7 p.m. – CPB’s Southern Stomp
Get your groove on at CPB’s line dancing event featuring Southern Stomp! Cowboy boots optional … good vibes required! Location: Stuyvesant Hall, Milligan Hub Time: 7-9:30 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Campus Programming Board (CPB) Contact: Anaya Belle at cpb@owu.edu
Aug. 26 – Come Learn about OWU Esports
Interested in competitive gaming? Join us this week to learn all about the OWU Esports Program, meet the team, and find out how you can compete this season. When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. Where: Welch Hall Esports Arena (Room 132, directly…
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:…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Get a Free Book & Level Up Teaching & Student Success
Claim your free book! Want to master the moves that actually spark student engagement? Join a small circle of peers this fall to hack the strategies in Teach Like a Champion. Build your resume, improve your classroom impact, and get inspired. For…
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…
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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