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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 28 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Josh Pletcher ’21
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Josh Pletcher ’21, a Master’s student at Northern Michigan University: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Host: Integrating Parasite Phylogenies Reveals Waves of Intercontinental Migration in Pikas” Free and open to…
Oct. 28 – Art and the Environment Talk: John Ganis
The Art and the Environment Talk series continues on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. with John Ganis: America’s Endangered Coasts. An OWU Alum, John Ganis, is a photographer focusing on the Atlantic and Gulf Coast of the United States,…
Tagline: It’s Wellness Week! Oct. 20-24
It’s here…Get ready for Wellness Week Bishops! Click the link to see what events are happening around campus, like Take a Note, Leave a Note, Costumes & Consent, Sip Smart, and more! Wellness Week Schedule! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way…
Oct. 28 – Meet OWU Alum and Renowned Director Fritz Kiersch!
You’re invited to a special opportunity to meet and talk with OWU alum and acclaimed director Fritz Kiersch! He will be visiting campus on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 12-1 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum to share insights about his…
Oct. 21 – Dig Pink Volleyball Game – Pie a Player or Coach!
Wear pink on Tuesday night! OWU Volleyball is hosting a conference game vs. Wooster on Dig Pink night! Dig Pink is a national event that helps raise money for breast cancer research and patients through the Sideout Foundation. The team…
Hispanic Film Festival 2025 Kicks Off Today!
The Hispanic Film Festival 2025 kicks off today with the Spanish film Chinas, directed by award-winning filmmaker Arantxa Echevarría. Chinas is a poignant drama that explores the lives of three generations of Chinese women living in Spain, delving into themes…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY! Free Professional LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Recommended: Dress professionally from the waist up (nice top/shirt). This is a ‘come and go’ event. Photos are shot on the 3rd Floor of Slocum. Depending on the line, getting…
Sept. 25 @ 11-2 p.m. – Career & Grad School Fair!
SAVE THE DATE!! The annual Career and Grad School Fair is on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m. in Ham-Wil Benes Rooms & Atrium. We have 93+ Employers coming, including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit…
🌟TODAY – Working Career Lab: REUs, Personal Statements & CVs
Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 12-1 p.m. | Slocum 201 Are you applying for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) or other competitive programs? Join us for this Working Career Lab to learn how to craft standout personal statements and strong CVs that highlight your strengths. You’ll get guidance from…
Sept. 11 – FREE LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Recommended: Dress professionally from the waist up (nice top/shirt). This is a ‘come and go’ event. Photos are shot on the 3rd Floor of Slocum from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30…
Sept. 18 – Connection Conference
Bishops! It’s almost time for the bi-annual OWU Connection Conference! On Thursday, September 18, regular classes will not be in session, however, the Connection Conference is a day of instruction. Whether you are looking to Think Big, Do Good, Go…
Today – Entrepreneurship Beyond the College Walls
Interested in starting your own business? Not sure where to start? We can help! Join us for a FREE LUNCH today, Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 12-1 p.m. in the R.W. Corns Building, Room 312, for the FREE Entrepreneurship Beyond the…
Student News & Events
Nov. 8 from 1-3 p.m. – The Kitchen SLU Hosts PIES-GIVING!
Looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit? Join the Kitchen SLU for Pies-giving! We will be serving fall pies and providing recipe cards and information on the history of the first Thanksgiving. This event will be held…
Nov. 11 – Cookies and Coloring with the Honors Board
Join the Honors Board on Nov. 11 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Honors Lounge, located in Slocum on the third floor, for Crumbl cookies and coloring. Take some time to relax, enjoy a sweet treat, and socialize with friends. OWU…
Nov. 16 – Horizons Presents Shaadi: A Mock Wedding
A desi wedding is more than just a ceremony — it’s a celebration of joy, color, and togetherness! 🌸💃 Join Horizons for Shaadi: A Mock Wedding, a vibrant cultural event that brings the excitement and energy of a South Asian…
The First-Gen Experience Course
Are you a first-gen student in your freshman year at OWU? Register for our new First-Gen Experience course in the spring semester! Here are details for the course: UC 130: The First-Generation Student Experience (.25 unit course) Tuesdays at 12:10-1…
Nov. 5 @ 12:30 p.m. – Come Learn About Domestic Violence Resources!
Join Circle K on Nov. 5 at 12:30 p.m. in Benes Room B for an inspiring and informative session on domestic violence awareness and resources led by Emma Loechler, a passionate Turning Point Volunteer. This event will provide valuable insight into recognizing the signs of…
Nov. 15 – Intramural 2v2 Pickleball Tournament
The Intramural Sports Program will be hosting a 2v2 pickleball tournament on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Edwards basketball courts. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Intramural Sports Contact: Marcus Valcourt at intramurals@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
First Module Final Grades Due Oct. 13, 2025
Final grades for first module courses are due by 4:30 p.m. EDT on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Timely submission of final grades is critical for student success, retention, and academic planning. Prompt reporting allows the Office of the Registrar to accurately…
Oct. 11 – Memorial Gathering for Bernard Derr
The family of former OWU librarian Bernard Derr welcomes you to say goodbye, see a few memories of Bernard’s life and interests, and have some refreshments between 3 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Andrews House, 39 W.…
Ship Your Academic, Staff, and Department Packages to 28 Hayes St.
All Academic, Staff, and Departments use the shipping address of 28 Hayes St., Delaware, OH 43015 for all orders. Student deliveries are to use the Ham-Wil Mailroom address of 40 Rowland Ave. For large/oversize items, please email Central Receiving to…
University Classifieds
Looking for a Roommate for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026
I am looking for a roommate to rent an off-campus house in Delaware. Preferably near campus. I am a senior and will live here for a year. Contact: Aarav Singh at aaravps@owu.edu
Wanted: Kombucha SCOBY
I want to start brewing my own kombucha. If you make kombucha at home and have a SCOBY, please let me know. Thanks! Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Does Your Department Have a Spare Desk?
The Economics & Business Department is in search of a spare office desk. Perhaps you have a beautiful antique workstation crafted from the logs of Rev. Adam Poe’s log cabin, just languishing in a corner? Maybe the very desk where…
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