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Campuswide News & Events
April 12 @ 7 p.m. – Revival: Rafiki’s Spring Fashion Show
Rafiki Wa Afrika, OWU’s African and Afro-Caribbean organization, presents Revival on Friday, April 12, from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! This event is Rafiki’s Spring Fashion Show — its first event on campus since its revival. We invite the…
Help Scientists Study Birds During the Eclipse!
Do you love animals? Do you want to help scientists study them during the solar eclipse? All you have to do is download the “SolarBird” app () and contribute 30 seconds of your time during Monday’s eclipse. No prior experience…
April 9 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series: Dr. Zakee Sabree
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Zakee Sabree, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University: “Modeling microbe-mediated host growth and development” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! Dr Suria will host a…
April 26 @ 11:30 a.m. – Day on the JAY
This semester’s Day on the JAY will be held on Friday, April 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The theme is Under the Sea. There will be an inflatable slide, caricature artists, yard games, and more! Food will be…
April 10 @ 4:15 p.m. – Lars Horn Reading
The English Department will welcome Lars Horn on Wednesday, April 10, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Horn is a writer and translator working in literary and experimental nonfiction. Their first book, Voice of the Fish,…
April 9 @ 8 p.m. – OWU Chamber Orchestra Concert in Gray Chapel
The OWU Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Deborah Barrett Price, will feature works by French composers Saint-Saens and Debussy, along with a recently rediscovered symphony by Michael Haydn, Joseph Haydn’s younger brother. OWU senior Jonathan Munroe will be featured…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
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…
Are you interested in Latin American Studies?
Are you interested in Latin America and want to learn more about its culture, history, politics, art, and economy? Did you know that OWU now offers a Latin American and Latine Studies major and minor? The new (revised) major and minor will…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Interested in Playing Pickleball? Join The OWU Faculty/Staff League
OWU faculty and staff, are you looking for something fun and active to do this spring? Join the OWU Pickleball League! We plan to play outdoors after spring break. More information to come and all levels welcome! If you are interested in…
Do You Have a Family Member Graduating in May?
Do you have a family member graduating in May? Would you like to present your student with their diploma? If so, please contact Registrar Michele Kibler at mlkibler@owu.edu and provide your full name, the full name of your graduate, and…
March 7 and March 9 – ECF Open Meetings
As the Executive Committee of the Faculty continues to review Committee Structure and Function and Handbook changes, we invite you to attend virtual open meetings with our committee to provide feedback. Virtual open meetings will be conducted through Zoom on Tuesday, March 7, 12:10-1…
University Classifieds
FOUND – Camera lens near University Hall
On Saturday, May 1, I found a camera lens on campus. If you think this may be your lens, please email Anna Scholle at afscholl@owu.edu with the identification of the lens (brand, size) to claim, and we can work out a time…
Scrunchies for Sale!
Hi Bishops! I am selling hair scrunchies to help cover my graduation expenses. You can view what I have available here: $3 each $10 for 4. I can ship them for $.50 per 2 scrunchies or drop them off in…
Become a Bishop Ambassador Today!
What is a Bishop Ambassador? Bishop Ambassadors are students who are paid to give tours of campus, write postcards to prospective students, generate ideas for social media content on the OWU Admission Instagram, greet families when they arrive to campus,…
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