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Campuswide News & Events

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…

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…

Oct. 6 – Ross Museum Open Late for First Friday

We’re open late for you to see our current exhibitions this First Friday! On view now: Personal to Political, Celebrating African American Artists of the 20th and 21st Centuries, through Oct. 29, 2023.  Abstract Art: from the Permanent Collection, through…

OWU Connection News & Events

Student News & Events

Nov. 5 @ 9 a.m. – Morning Stretch and Meditation

Start your day in a rejuvenating way with Counseling Services! We will be in the HWCC Chapel on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 9-11 a.m. with guided exercises for gentle stretches to wake up your body and meditation exercises to center…

Nov. 6 @ 11 a.m. – Paint Outside the Box

Join the CDO’s office in the Merrick lobby on Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. to unleash your creativity! Relax and connect with friends as you paint your masterpiece. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of the Chief Diversity Officer…

VOLUNTEERS: Do you speak SPANISH?

COMMON GROUND FREE STORE needs you! This is their request: “¿Hablas español? We have many Spanish-speaking shoppers who could benefit from interacting with Spanish-speaking volunteers. If you or someone you know would be willing to come and help our Spanish-speaking…

Nov. 4 @ Noon – First HR Club Meeting, Corns 209

Human Resources (HR) Club is an organization that strives to connect like-minded students interested in pursuing future involvement in fields relating to HR. This club helps students learn the fundamentals of business organization through a managerial lens in an informal…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

A Big Thank You

I would like to thank everyone who called, stopped by, and sent/dropped off cards with regards to my retirement. It was very much appreciated to know that I was able to be a part of providing you with the service…

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…

University Classifieds

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…

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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