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Campuswide News & Events
OWL Program Updates
As we launch into OWL Camp 2026, I wanted to inform you of some bittersweet leadership updates. As you may have heard, we will bid a fond farewell to Josie Bair at the end of June as she pursues an…
OWU Daily Summer Publication Schedule
Thank you for a great year! The OWU Daily will be published once a week on Mondays between May 11 and Aug. 3, with daily publication resuming Aug. 10. (If the University is closed for a Monday holiday during these…
Beginning Monday, May 18 – Summer Hours for the Hobson Library
The summer hours can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page on our website. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card…
May 7 – Line Campus Today: Class of 2026’s Final Lap @ 4:45 p.m.!
It’s time to celebrate the Class of 2026! Join us for the Final Lap TODAY, May 7. Faculty, staff, and fellow Bishops are encouraged to line both sides of the Slocum walkway and the JAYwalk as we cheer on the…
May 8 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2026 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
Science Center Lot Reserved for Accessibility Permit Holders on Commencement Day
Campus Operations Notification: To support guests celebrating the graduation of our Class of 2026, the Schimmel/Conrades Science Center parking lot will be reserved on Saturday, May 9, for those who have applied for and received Accessibility permits. The lot will…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today! Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series, Profession Knitter
The annual Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series is set for tomorrow, 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,…
Tomorrow! Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series
The annual Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series is set for tomorrow, 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,…
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,…
Student News & Events
Public Safety Advisory: Parking Enforcement
Don’t get a parking ticket! Please note that parking enforcement has begun on the residential campus. You will be ticketed if you: Create your own spaces in residential lots or lawns. (These unofficial, unmarked spaces limit maneuverability and cause accidents.) Park…
Get Involved in the Fall Play! Auditions Friday/Tech Interviews Tuesday!
Come join us to audition and/or interview for a tech position in our fall play, oh to be pure again! Auditions are in Room 008 of Chappelear Drama Center on Fri. 8/28 between 4:30 and 6 p.m. with callbacks running…
Multicultural Sorority Interest ⭐🌸
Are you interested in a multicultural sorority or just want to know more? Fill out this interest form to stay up to date about a multicultural organization that’s coming to campus soon! Our mission is to bring an organization that’s open to…
OWU Upgrades Student Campus Printing
OWU Print Services has launched an enhanced student printing experience to make printing faster, easier, and accessible directly from your personal devices. To print from your laptops and other devices, please follow these instructions: WIRELESS PRINTING: Download and install the…
Aug. 28 @ 6:30 p.m. – CRU Social
Cru is hosting a social event on Friday, Aug. 28, from 6:30-8 p.m. in Stuyvesant lawn. Come and enjoy some Raising Cane’s chicken and have fun playing yard games. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, learn about…
Starting Sept. 2 – New Student Drop-in Group
Starting college is exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re offering a New Student Drop-in Group for a casual, supportive space to talk, listen, and connect with other students facing similar experiences—whether it’s stress, homesickness, academics, or adjusting…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
June 17: Student Learning & Productivity with/without AI
Faculty stipends: $300. Join us for a discussion about the impacts and opportunities of AI at OWU and for workshops on leveraging AI and learning & working without AI. Open to faculty and staff. Contact Barb Bird for questions. OWU AI Day |…
Elevate Your Scholarship: 4-Week Online Research Methodology Series
Free online seminar series starting June 17, offered by the Center for Learning and Teaching (CTL) at Forman Christian College University, Pakistan. This series includes SoTL methods. Course Schedule | Register Here. I attended a Forman seminar series and found it helpful and very well…
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…
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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