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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
Aug. 28 – Student Involvement Fair
The fall Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6- 7:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk (rain location: Benes Rooms). It is a fantastic way to meet 70 student organizations and get connected to campus — you won’t want to…
Calling all Film Majors, Minors, and Faculty!
The OWU Film Studies Program is currently developing its inaugural Film Studies Newsletter, and we want the feedback of our film majors, minors, and faculty! We hope to feature some fun sections, including students’/faculty’s four favorite movies and voting on…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Poppin’ with Theta
Join Kappa Alpha Theta at their first COB event of the semester! Members will meet in the Smith Lobby at 5:45 to walk anyone interested to the Theta house (179 W. Winter St.), where the event will be hosted. Sophomores,…
Admission Office Hiring
Interested in being a tour guide? Apply to be a Bishop Ambassador in the Admission Office! Reach out to Abbey McMaster, agmcmaster@owu.edu, with any questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey McMaster at agmcmaster@owu.edu
Aug. 25-29 – OWU Odyssey Campuswide Scavenger Hunt
On Instagram @owuresidential, Residential Life will post a new riddle, clue, or task to its story each day from Aug. 25-29, and the first ones to answer correctly win a prize. See if you have what it takes to win!…
Interested in Singing and A Cappella? Join The OWtisders!
Love to sing? Looking for a fun, supportive group on campus? Come audition for our a cappella group, The OWtsiders! What to Expect at Auditions: You’ll learn one of our songs (we’ll send you recordings & sheet music ahead of…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Dec. 9 – Early Childhood Center Enrollment Open House
The Early Childhood Center (ECC) is a part-time preschool/pre-K program for children 3-5 years old. An enrollment open house for interested new families will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Drop by (37…
Dec. 7 – Updates to Blackboard
Each month, Anthology releases feature updates for Blackboard Learn, our online learning management system. These enhancements to ultra courses will be added to our production system on Thursday, Dec. 7: Gradebook grid view sorting controls — Sorting options in the…
Dec. 2023 – Check Run Updates
Attention, Faculty and Staff – The last check run for 2023 will be on Dec. 14, 2023. This would require ALL items to be through their final approval steps no later than Monday, Dec. 11 @ 5 p.m. During Winter…
University Classifieds
Lost Keys
LOST: Keys lost on Thursday, September 2. It is a room key, a small mailbox key, and a red stainless steel OWU keychain, on a silver stainless steel key ring. Please contact Ethan McNichols at egmcnichols@owu.edu if found, thank you.…
Lost Keys
LOST: Keys lost on Thursday, September 2nd. It is a room key, a small mailbox key, and a red stainless steel OWU keychain, on a silver stainless steel key ring. Please contact Ethan McNichols at egmcnichols@owu.edu if found, thank you.…
Found – Ear Buds
FOUND: Earbuds found in Chappelear lobby have been turned in to the Theatre Department Office, Room 106. Please stop by or call and describe to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Theatre Dept Contact: Lisa Hill at lahill@owu.edu
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