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Campuswide News & Events
The Guy Sarvis Award: Closes April 17 @ 5 p.m.
Calling all students, staff, and faculty! Do you know a student who has a demonstrated record of fostering cross-cultural understanding and contributing to the creation of a culture of hospitality, diversity, and inclusion at OWU? Guy Sarvis OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
April 17 from 11:30 to 1:30 – Scoops of Spirit on the JAYwalk!
Swing by the JAYwalk for FREE Little Ladies Soft Serve ice cream from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17! Keep your spirit going for the inauguration while eating your sweet treat. This event is free for all students, faculty,…
April 18 from Noon-1 p.m. – Guest Lecturer in Art History
Alma Thomas (1891-1978) was an African-American teacher and artist who developed a powerful form of abstract painting late in life. From the mid-1960s, she produced brilliantly colored and richly patterned works intimately connected to the natural world. Join us on…
April 27 @ 9 p.m. – President’s Ball
The Campus Programming Board invites the OWU community to join us at the President’s Ball on April 27, 2024, from 9-11:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk. Tickets are free for OWU students, faculty, and staff (guests $5). The theme for this…
April 17 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Rock Jones Portrait Unveiling
Join Rock Jones and esteemed guests for this special ceremony to honor OWU’s past president! His portrait will be unveiled at 4:30 p.m. April 17 in the Slocum Hall Reading Room. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Inauguration Planning Committee Contact: Ellie Harshbarger…
Trans Unity Outreach – Send a Letter Today!
Make a difference by sending a letter of support for the trans community today! As of late, the trans community of Ohio has been at the center of anti-trans legislation and discrimination that has taken a toll on many members…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Feb. 10 @ 6 p.m. – Year of Jubilee Celebration!
Hosted @ Smith Staircase. Come celebrate the Year of Jubilee 2025 with us! The Year of Jubilee is a religious celebration that happens every 25 years marking a year of forgiveness, prayer, and healing. Learn more about Jewish and Christian…
Feb. 10 @ 7 p.m. – Housing Extravaganza
Join Us for the Housing Extravaganza – Your Guide to all things housing next year! We will even have activities for houses and SLUs to participate in and win prizes! Residence Hall Tours (7-8 p.m.) Tour multiple residence halls, check…
Feb. 7 @ 4:30 p.m. – Cupcake Decorating in Smith Kitchen
Do you have a sweet tooth or an itch to create? Come join the Kitchen in Smith Kitchen this evening to decorate (and eat) some cupcakes! Apply to join our SLU here: OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: ResLife Contact: Jessica Aneshansel…
Feb. 6 @ 6 p.m. – The Kitchen @ the Student Involvement Fair in Milligan Hub
Looking for something to do tonight? Come find the Kitchen at the Student Involvement Fair tonight in the Milligan Hub! We’d love to meet you and answer any questions you may have! Apply to join our SLU here: OWU Sponsoring…
Feb. 6 @ 6 p.m. – Student Involvement Fair
We are thrilled to share the spring Student Involvement Fair is today, Feb. 6, from 6-8 p.m.! Students can chat with 50 student organizations and offices to learn about ways to get involved on campus — it’s a great time…
Bishop Bash 2025 Audition Form
On March 1 from 7-9 p.m., the Campus Programming Board will hold our annual Bishop Bash – Bishops under the Spotlight! We will begin the event with a talent show, displaying our incredible talent here at OWU! If you are…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Staff Council – Open Positions
Staff Council has five positions opening up at the end of the calendar year, and we are inviting interested staff to consider serving on the Council. This term will run for calendar year 2024 only. These positions are: –1 from Academic…
Dec. 5 @ Noon – “Understanding your Benefits” Virtual Session
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious how the High Deductible plan with HSA plan works? Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, and gain insights into your…
Want to Propose a Travel-Learning Course for 24/25?
Considering applying for a 2024-2025 Travel-Learning Course (TLC)? Make an appointment to meet with the International and Off-Campus Programs (IOCP) Office. The deadline for submission to the Committee on Academic Programs (CAP) is Jan 15. We can answer questions, give…
University Classifieds
Found: Set of Keys in Merrick
Set of 4 University keys on a pink and blue elastic band found in Merrick. Please email mentors@owu.edu if you think that these are yours; they are also located at the Mentor deck. We are here from 10 am-4 pm…
Found Apple Headphone Jack in Smith Laundry
I found an Apple headphone jack adapter in the Smith Hall laundry room around 1 pm on October 23rd. It was in a bottom dryer, the second one from the right. If you think you lost it please contact me…
Found: Collapsible blue umbrella
Information Services staff found a dark blue, collapsible umbrella on the lawn in front of University Hall. It has an umbrella pattern on it. If it’s yours, you may pick it up at the Help Desk on the lower level…
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