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Campuswide News & Events
Nov. 14 @ 4:15 p.m. – A Taste of Ulster: Northern Ireland Afternoon Tea
Experience the heart of Northern Irish hospitality with Alyssa Grainger from Belfast as your guide. Enjoy tea, scones, and lively conversation celebrating the flavors and stories of Ulster. Please sign up here. Location and time: IOCP – Slocum Hall 311,…
Nov. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Honor Choir Festival Finale Concert
The Performing Arts Department will be hosting an honor choir festival all day on Monday, Nov. 10! Over 200 talented middle schoolers and high schoolers will be performing in Gray Chapel at 6:30 p.m.! The students will be performing a…
Nov. 10 @ 6 p.m. – Better Together Dinner
Join a dinner where students from different faiths or worldviews can share their stories, values, and questions through guided discussion. The evening will focus on listening, respect, and finding common ground. All are welcome, but please RSVP with this link.…
Nov. 12 @ 4:15 p.m. – Fold & Sip: Japanese Origami and Matcha Experience
Learn how to fold beautiful paper creations guided by Japanese students and enjoy a hands-on matcha tea ceremony that highlights mindfulness, balance, and hospitality. Join us in the IOCP, Slocum Hall 311; 4:15-6 p.m. Please sign up here. OWU Sponsoring…
Nov. 11 @ 7 p.m. – Dr. Rajika Bhandari: From Arriving to Thriving
The global events of recent years have called for a sea-change and reimagining of our sector’s mission and work with international students and the central role they play in building global bridges and fostering global engagement. During Global Engagement Week…
Nov. 12 from 5-8 p.m. – Tastes Around the World
Enjoy an evening of global flavors at Smith Dining Hall! Sample dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world and celebrate the diversity of our campus community as part of Global Engagement Week. Tastes Around the World Date: Nov. 12,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 1 @ 5 p.m. – TLC Deadline
The application deadline for Spring 2026 TLC courses is tomorrow, Wednesday. Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. To apply and for more information, visit OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Lisa Ho at iocp@owu.edu
TODAY! Conversations Without Drama: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Got opinions? Of course you do. But what happens when yours clash with someone else’s? In this interactive workshop, facilitated by Chaplain Chad Johns, you’ll learn how to: ✨ Keep calm under pressure. ✨ Communicate with clarity (even when it’s…
This Wednesday – Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv
🎭Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv Think improv is just for theater majors or comics? Think again! Improv is all about thinking on your feet and making conversation in the moment—which is exactly what happens when you’re networking (even if…
🎓Sept. 25 – 93+ Employers to Attend the Career Fair! See Who’s Coming!
The wait is almost over! The annual Career & Graduate School Fair is happening Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Ham-Wil Benes Rooms & Atrium. We have 93+ employers coming, including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit…
TPG Applications Live – DUE Oct. 15
Applications are now LIVE for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Projects proposed in this round should not start prior to Jan. 1, 2026. You can find a link to…
⏰ 2 Days – Career & Grad School Fair Prep!
The OWU Career & Graduate School Fair is almost here — happening Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m. in the Benes Rooms & Atrium! 🎉 ✨Get prepared to shine: Drop-In Prep Hours (Slocum 207, 9-5 p.m.) – Stop by for…
Student News & Events
Don’t Cram, Plan! – Resources to Prepare for Finals
With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, it’s time to think about preparing for final exams and projects! The Academic Skills Center is here to help as you begin to make a plan. Stop by our table in the…
Nov. 18 @ 7 p.m. – NSBE Open-House Event
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will be hosting a special open-house session in the Stuy Fishbowl on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Rafiki Wa Afrika’s meeting. This organization is one for the BLACK STEM Community. Come learn what…
Dec. 1 @ 8 a.m. – FREE Hot Chocolate Bar ☕️
Annual Giving will welcome students back from Thanksgiving Break with a FREE chocolate bar on Monday, Dec. 1, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Stop by the Mowry Alumni Center (Monnett Room) to grab a fresh, hot drink on your…
Available Course! WLC 310 Bad Bunny & His World
New course still available! WLC 310 / Special Topic: Bad Bunny and His World: Unpacking Puertorriqueñidad Are you still looking for a class to take in the spring? Consider: WLC 310 – Special Topics in Puerto Rican Literature and Culture Spring…
Nov. 19 @ 4:30 p.m. – Romeo & Juliet Auditions!
Romeo and Juliet, a senior capstone project by Pedro Figueiredo and Kaya Ferrell, will be having auditions from 4:30-7 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Chappelear Drama Center room 008! If you are interested in auditioning, please fill out the…
Nov. 19 @ 7 p.m. – Sip & Paint
Grab a brush, grab a friend, and sip while you paint in Stuy (Milligan Hub). Enjoy special performances led by talented students while you create your masterpiece. No experience needed – just come ready to have fun! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
OWU Food Collective Food Drive
The OWU Food Collective is hosting a food drive between Monday, Nov. 3, and Friday, Nov. 21. Donations will benefit the OWU food pantry, a resource used by students who don’t have other access to food over breaks when the…
OWU Employee Access to the Health Center
The on-campus Health Center, located in Stuyvesant Hall and managed by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, is now available to OWU employees and their dependents for care and treatment for illness, injuries, preventive care, and wellness support. To…
Nov. 17 from 12-1 p.m. – Understanding Your Benefits – Virtual Session
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious how the High Deductible plan with the HSA plan works? All current healthcare benefit plans will be covered. Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1 p.m.…
University Classifieds
Found: Car Key
A car key was found on the sidewalk in the neighborhood near the Jay Martin Soccer Complex. Please contact Liz Starns if you are the owner via email at eastarns@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: HHK Contact: Liz Starns at eastarns@owu.edu
Sept. 6 – Common Application Workshop
Sept. 6 @ 8:30 a.m. – Help a high school senior with the Common Application! Know a high school junior or senior who could use help with the Common Application and essay? Encourage them to attend the Common Application Workshop hosted by…
PAID Babysitting Opportunity. Gain Experience in Education, Psychology, & Social Work
Local family in Marengo, OH, is seeking a kind, dependable sitter for their 21-month-old daughter. Ideal for college students or recent grads in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related fields looking for meaningful, hands-on experience with young children. Hours: Midday, 5-6…
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