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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 28 @ 8 p.m. – Rafiki’s Caribbean Party
Rafiki Wa Afrika, OWU’s African and Afro-Caribbean organization, presents the Caribbean on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 – 11 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! This event is Rafiki’s fall Caribbean Party and its first celebration event of this semester on…
Sept. 30 @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture, Free and Open to the Public
2024 Smith Lecture: Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. – A Tale of Two Slave Traders: Lincoln and the Destruction of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The Department of History is pleased to welcome Jonathan W. White, Ph.D., a professor of American…
Sept. 25 @ Noon – Celebrating Latine Excellence in Research, Dr. Suria
Bring your lunch and join us from noon – 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC) to hear from Andrea Suria, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences. Dr. Suria will be sharing a talk titled “Mejor Juntos: The Benefits of…
Campus Operations Notification: New Construction and Repair Projects to Begin This Week
Building & Grounds will undertake two construction and repair projects beginning this week. The sites will be fenced and some work-related noise is expected, but Buildings & Grounds will make every effort to minimize disruptions. Project 1: Outside the R.W.…
Sept. 19 @ 7 p.m. – Mid-Autumn Festival
Join Horizons in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, otherwise known as The Moon Festival or the Mooncake Festival, celebrated in Chinese culture. It will be at Frat Circle on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 7-9 p.m. We will have a free food…
Campus Operations Notification: Lower Tier of Ham-Wil Parking Lot to be Closed Overnight Sept. 18, Sept. 19
Public Safety Campus Operations Notification: More than 90 employers and graduate schools will visit campus Thursday, Sept. 19, to meet with OWU students as part of Career Connection’s annual Career and Grad School Fair. To help ensure a successful fair, the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Join the Marching Bishops on the Field This Fall!
With registration for the fall open, we hope to add anyone interested to the band for this fall season. We have a large number of incoming freshmen who plan to join, and the goal of hitting 80 members on the field…
April 11 @ 6 p.m. – Fiber Arts Night at CAH!
Come join us for a night of knitting, crocheting, and weaving! Supplies, snacks, and instructions will be provided, though you are very welcome to bring your own project. This event will be at the Creative Arts House (123 Oak Hill…
Learn to play, or keep playing, percussion and drums at OWU!
The OWU Percussion Ensemble is looking for students who played percussion in high school and who are interested in playing again! We’ve been slowly growing over the past few years, and with more members, we can tackle more exciting repertoire…
April 12 @ Noon – Poochella!🐾
Join Pet Pals club for our event Poochella on Saturday, April 12, from noon to 4 p.m. on the JAYwalk! There will be pet vendors, animal rescues & charities, inflatables, local food trucks, a henna booth, a photo booth, a…
April 9 @ 2 p.m. – Fitton Prize Paper Award Submission Deadline
Are you eligible? The Sociology & Anthropology Department awards the Emily Fitton Prize Paper Award (this is a monetary award!) to a student who completes the outstanding research paper in a sociology/anthropology course. This is open to students of any…
April 19 @ 4 p.m. – Rafiki’s Fake Wedding in Merrick
Get ready to immerse yourself in Edo, Nigeria’s vibrant culture and traditions! We are excited to invite you to an unforgettable experience as we celebrate a traditional Edo Nigerian wedding on campus. April 19 at 4 p.m. on Merrick 3rd…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Jan. 19 at 11:45 a.m. – Staff Recognition Luncheon, S.T.A.R. and SPARK Awards
The Staff Recognition Luncheon is back! On Jan. 19, come celebrate yourself and your colleagues and see who has won the 2023-2024 S.T.A.R. and SPARK awards! The luncheon will be held in the Benes Rooms and will start at 11:45…
Former Staff Member Susie Nourse Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Karen Sue ‘Susie’ Nourse passed away unexpectedly Dec. 25 at Grady Memorial Hospital. She was 76. A Delaware resident for 50 years, Susie worked as a nurse administrator at Grady…
Former Faculty Member Charles Weis Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU faculty member Dr. Charles McCullough Weis passed away Nov. 30 in Santa Barbara, California. He was 101. As his family shares, “He lived a remarkably complete and rich life to the very…
University Classifieds
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…
KEY FOB FOUND IN PHILIPS HALL 009
Key Fob found in Phillips Hall 009. Will need to verify the make of the car. Please come to the Psychology Office, PH 52 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Psychology Office Contact: Kandi Akers at psychology@owu.edu
KEY FOB FOUND IN PHILIPS HALL 009
Key Fob found in Phillips Hall 009. Will need to verify the make of the car. Please come to the Psychology Office, PH 52 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Psychology Office Contact: Kandi Akers at psychology@owu.edu
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