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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 21 – COVID and Flu Vaccine Clinic
OWU is partnering with the Delaware Public Health District again this year to offer a vaccination clinic on Monday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Zook Nook on the first floor of Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. To…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
April 30 – Join VIVA’s Final Event! Farewell Fiesta🎉
Kick off finals week with VIVA and Cooking Matters at our final event of the semester! Come enjoy a delicious home-cooked Cuban meal, games, music, and more. Join us this Wednesday from 2–4 p.m. at the Milligan Hub — we…
May 10 @ 9 a.m. – Graduating ’25 Seniors/Family Brunch
Graduating Class of 2025 Seniors (Save-the-Date): On the morning of Commencement, Saturday, May 10, between 9 and 11 a.m., please stop by the Benes Rooms with your family and guests to enjoy omelets, scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes,…
April 29 @ Noon – Free Frozen Treats Outside Mowry
Celebrate the last day of classes with a free frozen treat from Annual Giving. Stop by the Mowry Alumni Center from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, and grab a popsicle or ice cream sandwich! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Annual…
Seeking an Advancement Operations Student Assistant for Summer 2025!
We’d love for you to join our fun team as Advancement Operations Summer Student Assistant! Apply by April 30 to: AO Summer Student Intern This position requires a dependable, self-starter with strong organizational and communication skills, a curiosity for analyzing and exploring data, and an…
April 30 – Mindfulness and Meditation
College can be stressful during the best of times, and when the world around us feels out of control, it can feel like it is hard to keep ourselves balanced. If you need a breather before finals, Counseling Services is…
Sign Up for the End-of-Year Mario Kart Tournament
Sign up for the end-of-the-school-year Mario Kart Tournament being held on Thursday, May 8, @ 6 p.m. Hosted by OWU Video Game Club and The Ross Museum! There will be drinks and popcorn for everyone as well as prizes! Walk-in…
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
Lost Cane in Schimmel/Conrades Science Center
I lost my cane in the Science Center on Wednesday, 9 It is a metal cane with a solid soft black handle. The metal body is black with a pink flower pattern. Please contact me if found: mmcook@owu.edu. Contact: Nestor Cook…
Have You Lost Any Jewelry Lately?
A ring was found in the parking lot by Edwards Gym on September 30th. Please come to Elliott Hall, either room 110 or 211 to identify or claim it. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Elliott Hall 110 or 211 Contact: Dawn Wright…
Left Airpod Found in Stuyvesant Courtyard
Hi, I found someone’s left airpod in the Stuyvesant courtyard yesterday. If you believe it may be yours, please contact me at gkmagid@owu.edu so I can return it to you. Thanks! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact: Gabrielle Magid at gkmagid@owu.edu
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