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Campuswide News & Events
June 4 – Degree Audit System Maintenance
The Degree Audit system will be offline on Wednesday, June 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a planned upgrade and system maintenance. Please direct any questions or concerns to Information Services, helpdesk@owu.edu, or 740-368-3120 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services…
June 2 – Brief, Scheduled Self-Service & PowerCampus Outage
Starting at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 2, Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. System access should be restored by noon the same day. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu.…
Commencement Day Parking
Can you believe that Commencement is 1 DAY AWAY? As a courtesy to our campus visitors, please park in remote lots on Saturday if at all possible. In particular, please avoid the Edwards, Science Center, Phillips, Selby, and Ham-Wil lots.…
Tonight @ 7 – Baccalaureate Celebration, Featuring a Conversation with Jasmine Guy!
Everyone is invited to attend the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate ceremony tonight featuring graduating seniors reflecting on their OWU journeys and Emmy Award-winning actor Jasmine Guy in conversation with President Matt vandenBerg and Chief Diversity Officer Dawn Chisebe. The celebration…
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
OWU Connection News & Events
Forage – Boost Your Resume with Virtual Externship Experiences
The OWU Career Connection Office wants you to know about an exciting opportunity to gain real-world experience with Forage’s Virtual Externship Programs. Available at , these free, online externships allow you to explore various industries and develop valuable skills, all while…
Explore Your Career with Tailored Video Resources – Career Connection
The OWU Career Connection Office’s Video Resource Library, powered by Candid Career+, offers a wealth of expert-led videos to guide you through every step of your career development. Available at , this resource features videos on topics like resume building, job…
TODAY @ Noon – How to Rock Being On and Off the Clock
Got a summer internship/job? Want to increase your workplace savvy? This is THE workshop for YOU! Join us Tuesday, April 8, noon to 1 p.m., in Crider Lounge for a round-table, interactive conversation that gives you tips that you can confidently…
TONIGHT @ 7:30 p.m. – Fall 2025 Bishop Launch Program VIRTUAL Info Session #2
Career Connection’s Bishop Launch Program is designed to help you become a Confident, Competent, and Competitive internship and job seeker. Come to the info session and find out more about this semester-long program and how you can earn a $200…
TODAY @ Noon – Ideal Gap Years in STEM
Do you know you want to attend graduate school but aren’t necessarily ready to commit? Are you ready for a break from academics for a year or so? Do you feel like you need more experience or to narrow down…
April 8 @ Noon – How to Rock Being On and Off the Clock!
Got a summer internship/job? Want to increase your workplace savvy? This is THE workshop for YOU! Join us Tuesday, April 8, noon to 1 p.m., in Crider Lounge for a round-table, interactive conversation that gives you tips that you can confidently…
Student News & Events
TODAY @ 6 p.m. – Mario Kart Tournament!
All students are invited to compete in our Mario Kart Tournament at the Ross Art Museum from 6-8:30 p.m. today, May 8! The tournament is hosted by the Ross and the OWU Video Games Club. Prizes! Snacks! Fun! OWU Sponsoring…
Pick Up Your Commencement Tickets – by THURS @ Noon
Pick up your guests’ commencement tickets by noon on Thursday, 5/8, in the Academic Affairs Office, University Hall 107. Tickets not picked up by the deadline will be held at the will-call table inside the east Field House entrance for…
Bishop Scholars: Fall ’25 Tutor Interest Form
Become a part of the Bishop Scholars program for the 2025-26 academic year! We are seeking energized and committed students to tutor elementary youth in Delaware City Schools, Columbus City Schools, and Columbus Bilingual Academy North. Tutoring days include Monday,…
Mailroom Hours for May
Mailroom hours are normal (11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) until May 11. May 12 – mailroom is closed, May 13-16 – summer hours begin, 1:30-3 p.m. Beginning the week of May 19, the mailroom will be closed on Fridays thru Aug. 1.…
Sign Up Now! New Environmental 1/4 Credit Class Next Year
Art & Environment Series: 2025-2026 ENVS 490 Art and Environment Series (.13 credit Fall ’25, .12 credit Spring ’26). Self-Service now allows you to add this course to your fall schedule. Instructor Assignment: Krygier. Meeting: Ross Art Museum. Time: Tuesday,…
Lost and Found at Hobson Library
Before the end of the semester, stop by the Hobson Library service desk to check for any missing belongings in our Lost & Found (such as power cords/chargers, water bottles, notebooks, coats, etc.) Have a great summer! Office: OWU Library…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
The President’s Office Welcomes Olivia Danley ’25
The President’s Office extends its best wishes to Kolby Brock ’23, who concluded his time with the office on May 29. Kolby is heading to Nebraska to start an exciting new position as Coordinator of Student Leadership Programs at the…
No Accounts Payable Check Run Next Week
Due to the Juneteenth holiday, there will be no Accounts Payable check run the week of June 16. We will do check runs on June 12 and June 26. If you have any questions, please contact us at accountspayable@owu.edu or x3360.…
Former Staff Member Kathy Earls Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Kathryn “Kathy” Earls passed away May 22 following a four-year battle with breast cancer. She was 59. A Columbus resident, Kathy worked as the administrative assistant for University Advancement and…
University Classifieds
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…
Bracelet and Black Water Bottle Found
A beaded bracelet with a saying and, separately, a black water bottle have been found. The bottle was in the Slocum Reading Room. Please claim them in the IOCP Office, Slocum Hall, Room 311. Thanks! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact:…
Lost Black Cat
“Sid,” a very timid all-black cat, is lost from his home. Likely is near Lincoln and Forest Ave., but there is a small possibility that he hitched a ride to the Science Center. Please contact Shala Hankison if you notice…
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