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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
Oct. 19 – Off-Campus Group Hike at Alum Creek State Park, Register Today!
The Bishop Way is hosting an off-campus hiking trip to Alum Creek State Park on Oct. 19, 2024. Enjoy the fall weather and get to know other Bishops! (Please note there is not a Bishop Way hike planned for Nov.…
Sept. 29 @ 5:30 p.m. – October Roller Skate Trip Info Session
Each month our club takes students to the nearby rink to go roller skating. Travel, transportation, food, and admission are fully funded through WCSA. The only requirement is to show up to the meeting before the trip, which will be…
Oct 9-10 – Life Quest Retreat: A Time for Self-Discovery
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver We’ll be exploring this question and more at the upcoming Life Quest Retreat, a chance to relax in a comfortable setting and explore…
Thank a Tutor for National Tutor Appreciation Week!
Have you worked with a peer or professional tutor, writing consultant, or skills coach who has made a profound impact on you? Oct. 7-11, 2024 is National Tutor Appreciation Week. To recognize the work of our incredible peer and professional…
Sept. 25 – Hobson Library Learn & Earn
Join library staff at Hobson Library on Sept. 25 from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. for some swag, sweets, and a Passport stamp for first-year students. Librarians will be set up just outside the lower level door, across from Phillips…
Tonight @ 6 – Campfire Night with the Honors Board
Join the Honors Board for a Campfire Night at the Honors House from 6 – 8 p.m., tonight, Friday, Sept. 20. We will have s’mores, lawn games, crafting supplies, and more. We will also offer tours of the Honors House…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Dec. 4 @ 10am – Voyant Workshop for Faculty
On Saturday, December 4th, Beeghly Library will host a hybrid virtual/in-person workshop for faculty interested in getting started with the text analysis platform Voyant. Voyant is an open-source, low-barrier suite of tools to explore, analyze, and visualize texts through a…
Nov. 19 @ 10am – BigTree CMS Training
Information Services is providing an open training session on BigTree CMS. Learn how to manage your department’s or program’s presence on our OWU website. Learn or review the basics, such as callout blocks and embedded media. These enhance the visual…
Bishopbuy Upgrade – Training Guides and Info Sessions Available!
Bishopbuy will be upgraded on the evening of Friday, 11 This upgrade will not change the functionality of the software, but the look and feel of some of the pages will be different. There are several short videos available on…
University Classifieds
FOUND WOMEN’S WHITE “ANN TAYLOR” BLOUSE
Found women’s “Ann Taylor” white blouse on Phillips Hall back patio (by parking lot). Please see Kandi Akers, PH 52. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Psychology Contact: Kandi Akers at psychology@owu.edu
Lost Earring
I lost my earring in the grass between Bashford and Thompson Wednesday night! It’s a medium sized thin, gold, textured hoop. If anyone finds it, please contact me! 🙂 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact: Hayley Clark at heclark@owu.edu
Pan or Ace Pride Stuff
If you are pansexual and/or asexual, I have a couple things I’ve been looking to get rid of but don’t want to throw away. Pan: Large flag, “Poleaxe Pan” pin, small pan flag pin. Ace: two (2) large flags, small…
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