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Campuswide News & Events
Smith Lot CLOSING Aug.16 @ 9 p.m.
Help us welcome the OWU Class of 2027! To ensure a smooth move-in experience on Aug. 17, the Smith Parking Lot will close at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16. Cars left overnight will be towed at the owner’s expense. Please…
Traveling? Shopping? Protect Yourself Against the New ‘Juice-Hacking’ Scam
Juice-hacking happens when someone manipulates a public USB port or charging cable to steal information. Free electric charging plugs at airports, bus stops, shopping centers, hotels, pubs/restaurants, libraries, automotive repair shops, and other public places are prime targets for the…
Friday Evenings @ 9 p.m. – Guest Nights at Perkins Observatory
Did you know we offer weekly public guest nights at Perkins Observatory? OWU faculty, staff, and students are welcome! Content varies based on weather conditions, but may include a planetarium show, observatory tours, and stargazing with telescopes. Tickets are $10…
OWU Daily Publication Schedule
Beginning Aug. 14, the OWU Daily will be published Monday through Friday to help you share news and events with the campus community. In addition to our morning emails, the OWU Daily is available 24/7 online at www.owu.edu/daily, where the…
Printing Services to be Closed Aug. 4
Please note: Printing Services will be closed on Friday, Aug 4. Please plan accordingly. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Printing Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at graphics@owu.edu
Aug. 2-3 – Sprinkler System Testing
Testing begins this week of on-campus sprinkler systems. Testing will occur between 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on scheduled days. Buildings will be put in test mode but bells still may sound. Aug. 2 Edgar Hall Edwards Gymnasium and Simpson…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
String and Wind Player Openings for OWU Chamber Orchestra
Do you play a string or wind instrument and want to play music with others? If so, we have a place for you! The OWU Chamber Orchestra meets on Thursday evenings, 7-9:15 p.m., through Nov. 21. You may join by…
Neuroscience Club – Join us Sept. 2 for Our First Meeting of the Semester!
Are you fascinated by the mysteries of the brain? Want to dive deeper into neuroscience and connect with like-minded students? Then Neurds is the perfect place for you! Join the Neuroscience Club here. Neurds is open to ALL students. Join us…
Sept. 4 @ 6:30 p.m. – Crochet Social Night
Want to meet more people who also love the art of crafting? Join In The Loop for a social crochet night with your OWU peers! All skill levels are welcome. Come chat, bring your own project to work on, or…
Sept. 7 @ 9 a.m. – Ohio Renaissance Festival Trip, RSVP Now!
Hear ye, hear ye! Let it be known that a group from OWU will be traveling to the Ohio Renaissance Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7. We shall depart campus from the HWCC parking lot upon the morrow (at 9 a.m.)…
Student Mailroom Closed Sept. 2
The student mailroom will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Normal hours resume Sept. 3. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact: Diana Brooks at mailroom@owu.edu
Sept. 6 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Pétanque and Pâtisseries
Play Pétanque with Le Cercle Français and eat pâtisseries on the JAYwalk Lawn. No worries if you’ve never played — we’ll teach you! Pétanque is very similar to Bocce Ball. All are welcome, and we hope to see you there!…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Dec. 2 – Updates to Blackboard Learn
Here are highlights of what’s coming to OWU Blackboard on December 2nd. Point-based and point range rubrics Instructors may customize rubrics with different point scales to support various pedagogical approaches and instructional practices. Likewise, faculty may opt to use decimals,…
Former Faculty Member George Mass Passes Away
We are sad to share that Dr. George Mass, former psychology faculty, passed away peacefully Nov. 18. He was 81. According to his death notice: Dr. Mass was born in Romania and emigrated with his mother to Rochester, NY, in…
Nov. 30 @ 12:10pm – Teaching Circle on OWU Collections
Teaching Circle: Teaching with OWU Collections Tues, Nov 30 at 12:10-1:00 Will you be looking for new ways to engage students in your spring courses (and beyond)? Did you know that OWU has many special collections on campus that can…
University Classifieds
Found Black Apple Watch
Found a black apple watch in front of my car on Saturday. If you lost this item, please contact me and provide me with details so that I can verify it’s yours. Contact: Sam Merino at ssmerino@owu.edu
How well have you adapted to remote learning? A Survey
We are conducting research for our ECON 251: Research Methods in Economics class. Please take a moment to fill out the survey (only one question!) about how well you have adapted to the changes in higher education that have happened…
Found Black Apple Watch
Found a black apple watch in front of my car on Saturday. If you lost this item please contact me and provide me with details so that I can verify its yours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Self Contact: Sam Merino at ssmerino@owu.edu
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