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Campuswide News & Events
Fall Semester Hours for Hobson Library
Fall semester hours for Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at . Updates or changes to these hours will be posted to the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card…
Celebrate Convocation Today!
Please join us as we come together as Bishops today to celebrate the Class of 2030 at our opening first-year Convocation: Thursday, Aug. 20 4-5 p.m. Rock Quad (Rain location: Gray Chapel) Convocation marks the start of our students’ OWU…
Join Us for the First Lap @ 4:45 p.m. Today!
Calling all OWU Faculty, Staff, family, current students, and community members! The Class of 2030 is completing their First Lap on campus today, Aug. 20, and we need you to help give them the best Bishop welcome! You’re invited to…
First Lap: Aug. 20 @ 4:45 p.m.
Calling all OWU Faculty, Staff, family, current students, and community members! The Class of 2030 is completing their First Lap on campus on Thursday, Aug. 20, and we need you to help give them the best Bishop welcome! You’re invited…
Google Workspace Security Updates Completed
Information Services recently partnered with an external cybersecurity firm to review and strengthen the security of OWU’s Google Workspace environment. These behind-the-scenes updates enhance data protection across campus. While your day-to-day experience will remain the same, you may occasionally notice…
Aug. 14 – Brief Self-Service / PowerCampus Server Maintenance Outage
Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of the Registrar Contact: Lee Richards at registrar@owu.edu
OWU Connection News & Events
April 7 – Spring Student Symposium Application
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…
Spring Alumni Athlete Panel is TODAY! 🏅
Join us today at 7 p.m. in the Milligan Room in Slocum Hall for the Spring Alumni Athlete Panel! This is a great opportunity to hear from former student-athletes about their career journeys, experiences, and advice for life after OWU.…
Employer Spotlight Today!
Spotlight on Case Western Reserve University. Join us TODAY, March 26 (11 a.m.-12 p.m.) in the HWCC Atrium to meet with Case Western Reserve University and discover opportunities. It’s a great way to connect casually with professionals and explore future career…
Want to Make Extra Cash? Side Hustle Workshop April 7
Tuesday, April 7 | 12-1 p.m., lunch provided | Corns 312 | How You Can Benefit From a Side Hustle |Explore the value of side hustles in today’s student experience. This session will highlight creative ways to build skills, earn…
Employer Spotlight Today!
Spotlight on Bay Shore Camp and Family Ministries. Join us TODAY, March 25 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) in the HWCC Atrium to meet with Bay Shore Camp and Family Ministries and discover opportunities. It’s a great way to connect casually with professionals…
Grow Your Career With Rain💧🪴A Free Resource to You!
Career Connection encourages you to Discover. Prepare. Launch with RAIN today! Spring is here, and so are new opportunities waiting for you 🌸💧 RAIN was built by students for students who want real results. Not just applying everywhere but actually…
Student News & Events
Sept. 15 & 17 @ 5 p.m. – Get 2 Steppin’ Tryouts
Interested in step? Join the team by coming to tryouts (at The Cave in Stuyvesant Hall), learning, and performing step choreography. No experience required. Open to everyone. Not Greek affiliated. See you there 😉 OWU Sponsor: Get 2 Steppin’ Contact:…
Volunteer at the Delaware County Fair and Get Free Admission!
Do you want free admission to the Delaware County Fair? Volunteer to help Delaware Kiwanis sell race programs at the fair! There are currently two shifts available: Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Sept. 24, from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.…
Sign Up for Fall Intramural Sports!
Looking for some friendly competition this fall? Join us for intramural sports! 6v6 Sand Volleyball – Mondays starting at 7:30 p.m. at The 1842. 2v2 Basketball – Wednesdays starting at 7:30 p.m. at The 1842 court. 2v2 Cornhole & Spikeball –…
First-Year Scenes!
Theta Alpha Phi would like to bring back First-Year Scenes this year if possible. First-Year Scenes is an easy, low-stakes way to get introduced to our theatre department! Actors can be first-years or new people who want to get involved.…
Faith & the Outdoors, Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Interested in connecting the Christian faith with outdoor learning? Come check out the Outdoor Ministry Team (OMT). We focus on faith exploration, outdoors skills, and fun with a purpose! Our first meeting is tonight, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in…
Sept. 10 from 6-7 p.m. – College Dems Meeting!
Join us for an OWU College Democrats club meeting and turn your interest in politics into action through service, learning, and organizing. Meet the club president and vice president, connect with students who share your passion for politics, and learn…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Welcome Our New Bishops at Opening Convocation!
All Faculty & Staff are invited to help us kick off the new academic year by walking in the processional, sitting together, and forming the First Lap tunnel to welcome our incoming students! Use this form to let us know if…
Submit to News for OWU Families by Aug. 7 Deadline
Submissions are open for the August edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit your updates by noon on Friday, Aug. 7 (issue date Wednesday, Aug. 12). For this issue, please focus on information that supports a smooth transition to…
Aug. 24 & 25 – Seeking Small Group Facilitators
Once again, we are seeking staff and faculty volunteers to serve as Bishop Way small group facilitators for our incoming first-year student presentation on Monday, Aug. 24 and Tuesday, Aug. 25. This role is key in guiding small group discussions on important topics like sexual respect, active…
University Classifieds
Found – Headphones on the 2nd floor of Ham-Wil
Headphones were found on the second floor of Ham-Will on March 4. Contact William Hayes to claim them: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
Who Loves Oui French‑Style Yogurt?
OWL Camp is looking for empty Oui French‑Style Yogurt jars to use in one of our summer classes, and our goal is to collect around 20 by June 1. If you or someone you know enjoys these yogurt cups and…
FOUND: Headphones Case in Slocum Reading Room
A headphones case was found in the Slocum Reading Room early in the morning on 2-26-26. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 303B to describe and claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
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