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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 10 @ 8 p.m. – Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
Conducted by Richard Edwards, the OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble presents old and new works for concert band featuring talented student soloists! Program to include The Thunderer (John Philip Sousa), Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble (Michael Mikulka), The Bicycle Shop…
Student Engagement and Success Division Aug/Sept Newsletter – News, Updates, and Resources
August/September Newsletter: We are excited to share our first student engagement and success division newsletter with the campus. Twice a semester we will publish this newsletter to provide spotlights on select programs and services within the division and to highlight…
Ohio’s Distracted Driving Law Now in Effect
No more warnings! You can now be pulled over and ticketed if you are texting and driving. This is now a primary offense. The fine can be up to $150 for a first offense, then up to $250 for a…
Oct. 19 @ 7 p.m. – Spanish Performance: By Night they Killed Him
In this adaptation of Lope de Vega’s El caballero de Olmedo / The Knight from Olmedo, two stories intersect: In the first one, Don Alonso sets out on horseback from Medina del Campo to Olmedo, and in the second, a young motorcyclist takes…
Oct. 10 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Kristen Fussell
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Kristen Fussell (OWU ’03), Associate Director Ohio Sea Grant & Stone Laboratory: “Ohio Sea Grant and OSU’s Stone Laboratory: Research, Education, and Outreach for the State.” Free and open…
OPENING NIGHT! 365 days/365 plays
The OWU Department of Performing Arts is performing 365 Days/365 Plays by Suzan Lori-Parks starting TONIGHT in Chappelear Drama Center at 7:30 p.m.! The remaining show dates will continue throughout the weekend: Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 7 at…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Mark Your Calendars for Wellness Week!
Hi Bishops, Join us for Wellness Week (Oct. 28 – Nov. 1) and immerse yourself in a week of exciting events on campus! From Trick or Treat to a double feature of Inside Out 1 & 2, and Take Back the…
Oct. 29 @ 12:10 p.m. – Women & Leadership: Let’s Talk About It
“We need to talk about the way we talk.” -Dr. Ashley Kennard As more women step into leadership roles, it’s crucial to break down old stereotypes and reframe how we understand leadership in today’s world. Let’s talk about it. What…
Oct. 29 @ 6 p.m. – Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night is the oldest worldwide movement to stand against sexual violence, especially violence against women. Join your OWU community in standing up to sexual and domestic violence on Tuesday, Oct. 29 for a march across campus, speak…
Oct. 25 @ 5:30 p.m. – Free Tote Bag Painting!
Join VIVA’s community meeting today at La Casa at 5:30 p.m.! Free tote bag painting and snacks while learning more about VIVA and future events. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: VIVA Contact: Amarilys Torres-Nunez at adtorresnunez@owu.edu
Oct. 26 @ 9 p.m. – Quesadilla Fundraiser!
NAfME’s (Almost) Famous Quesadilla Night and Fundraiser is back and better than ever before. We are bringing back the cheese, chicken, and gluten-free quesadillas as well as now offering a vegan cheese option! They will come with sides of sour…
Oct. 29 @ Noon – Join Neurds for Fire and Wire Game Day!
It’s Halloween week! The Neurds are excited to invite everyone to the Fire and Wire Game Day this Halloween season. Come to Merrick 201 on Oct. 29 at noon for an afternoon of spooky fun, free food, games, and awesome prizes! This is…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Feb. 10 @ 1 PM – What’s New in WordPress
So much is new in WordPress, since we upgraded last fall! Release 5.0 “Bebo” introduced the new block editor, known as Gutenberg until then. 5.1 “Betty” introduced Site Health. 5.8 “Tatum” let you manage widgets with blocks. And 5.9 “Josephine”…
Feb. 3 – Updates to Blackboard Learn
Each month, Blackboard releases feature updates and bug fixes for its flagship service, Learn. Here are highlights of what’s coming February 3rd. * Prohibit late submissions and new attempts after due date (Ultra courses only) “Prohibit late submissions” – Select…
Sign up for Bishops of Color and/or Mosaic!
If you are interested in attending events with either Bishops of Color (our affinity group for faculty and staff who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color) and/or Mosaic (our affinity group for faculty and staff who identify…
University Classifieds
Roommate Needed
Two-bedroom apartment on campus. Looking for a female roommate (NON-STUDENT). About $460/month utilities included. No pets. Contact: Tanya Hatton at tlhatton@owu.edu
Job opportunity – Light yard work
Margaret Kitterington is looking to hire an OWU student to help with light yard work. Needs help blowing leaves (leaf blower provided), cutting ornamental grass, and picking up sticks. The student must be dependable and have a car. Margaret lives…
Oct. 23 – American Legion Blood Drive
The American Legion Department of Ohio is inviting the OWU community to give blood at a drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 23 at its headquarters off Route 36 at 60 Big Run Road, Delaware. The need for…
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