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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…
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…
IT’S TODAY! @ 4:15 p.m. – Celebrate Our Newest Endowed Chairs
We invite everyone to join us TODAY to celebrate these faculty being appointed to endowed chairs! Dr. Mark Allison – The Charles M. Weis Professorship in English Dr. Ashley Biser – The Charles W. Fairbanks Chair in Politics & Government…
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. 4 @ Noon – Salsa Lesson with Alumni Jackie Courchene
Join us in Merrick 301 from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4 to celebrate Latine culture and learn how to Salsa with OWU alumni Jackie Courchene! Appetizers and desserts will be provided. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: CDO, OMSA, VIVA,…
Last Day to Withdraw from Full-Semester Courses (Tuesday, Oct. 29)
Tuesday, Oct. 29 is the Withdrawal deadline for full-semester courses. Withdrawing from a course is an option when you are certain you are no longer in a position to pass. Questions to Consider Before Withdrawing: Have you talked with your professor about whether…
Student Health and Wellness Survey
Please take a few minutes to provide feedback on the university’s health and wellness resources. The attached survey should take fewer than ten minutes to complete and will help OWU better understand the ways in which students prefer to access medical and…
Nov. 1 @ 12:10 p.m. – Say What? Q&A on the Election
Do you have questions about the upcoming election? Do you want to learn more about the issues on the ballot? How does the Electoral College work? What would a national abortion ban mean? What can the president do about inflation…
Nov. 5 @ Noon – BFA Info Zoom
Are you interested in applying to graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree? This requires an application and submission of your portfolio for review. Get all the details and helpful hints at a Zoom informational meeting, on Tuesday, Nov.…
Nov. 1 @ 6 p.m. – Fall Bash!
Join the Black Student Union for an unforgettable evening celebrating all things fall! Swing by the HWCC Benes Rooms from 6–9 p.m. on Nov. 1 for delicious food, sweet treats, and a variety of cozy, creative activities! Decorate cookies, make…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
DEI Grants Open for Faculty and Staff Proposals
Reminder: The deadline for grant proposals that center diversity, equity, and inclusion is Feb. 1. Details for grant proposals are located here: Please reach out with any questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. Contact: Dawn Chisebe…
DEI Book Club In-Person Option
We are now offering an in-person option for the DEI Book Club this semester to complement the virtual option. If you would like to be added to the calendar invite, please sign up here: As a reminder, we are…
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…
Paid Tutoring Position – BUS 105
Tutor needed for BUS 105 for the Sagan ARC Bishop ACCESS program, approx. 2 to 3 hours per week. Qualifications: 3.0 + GPA; strong academic performance in BUS 105. Start immediately. Training provided (required). Contact Martine Stephens mlstephe@owu.edu or Katie Boyd kqboyd@owu.edu. OWU…
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