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Campuswide News & Events
B&G Advisory: Fire alarm tests week of June 26
Buildings & Grounds will be conducting state-required fire alarm inspections and tests in many residential and academic buildings during the week of June 26. There will be no need to evacuate the buildings during testing. The work will take place…
Downtown Parking Rates Increase on July 1
Earlier this year, Delaware City Council passed an ordinance to increase hourly parking rates in the downtown. The rate will increase to $0.50 an hour on July 1, 2023, and then to $1 an hour on Jan. 1, 2024. The…
Summer Hours for the OWU Libraries
The summer hours can be viewed on the Libraries’ website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted on the hours page. The 24/7 Bashford Lounge will be open to students via swipe card access beginning Monday,…
Beginning Monday, May 15 – Summer Hours for the OWU Libraries
The summer hours can be viewed on the Libraries’ website at Updates or changes to these hours will be posted on the hours page. The 24/7 Bashford Lounge will be open to students via swipe card access beginning Monday, May…
Athletic Facility Hours – Summer Hours
The athletic facility schedule will adjust beginning Monday, May 15. Check out the link to view the updated hours! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Athletics Contact: Colin Parker at cdparker@owu.edu
Join the FINAL LAP Tunnel for Seniors! TODAY, MAY 11 @ 5 p.m.
Please mark your calendars for TODAY at 5 p.m. for the Final Lap for our 2023 graduates. Following the conclusion of commencement rehearsal, the seniors will take their final lap around campus. We hope you’ll join us in making a…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
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…
Oct. 2 @ Noon – AGIS Open House, Save the Date
Join the Africana, Gender, and Identity Studies (AGIS) Department and Student Board for Pizza and Crumbl cookies! All are welcome, and it is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with Faculty and other AGIS majors and minors. Wednesday, Oct.…
Oct. 4 @ Noon – Back to School Drop-in Group
Due to office-wide training, the Back to School drop-in group will be canceled for Friday, Sept. 20, and Friday, Sept. 27. We will return for our last group on Friday, Oct. 4, in HWCC 311 from noon – 1 p.m.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Interested in the Google for Education Pilot Program?
OWU has previously participated in the Google for Education Pilot Program and we have been invited to join it more broadly. The goal of the program is to provide K12 and Higher Ed institutions early access to products and features…
Sample Office Chairs!
The Purchasing Department has two sample office chairs from Friends available for a quick test until November 10th! If you are in need of a new chair, please contact Betsy Reser at eareser@owu.edu to set up a time to stop…
Reserve free tickets to see Orchesis Dance Company Nov. 12 & 13
Orchesis Dance Company will present “Orchesis 21/22” with 12 dancers performing seven pieces created by students, faculty, and a guest choreographer. Artistic director Rashana Perks Smith collaborated with dancers to create “Holding Pattern,” addressing what we hold onto and what…
University Classifieds
Need a Job?
OWU departments are looking to hire students! This year, all open positions for on-campus student employment will be posted through Career Connection’s Handshake Portal: If you have questions on how to access Handshake, just ask! Once you have logged in…
Feeling Brave? Seeking Conservative Political Perspectives
Braver Angels is an organization dedicated to bringing “red” and “blue” Americans together in respectful conversation to reduce hostility and polarization. Not trying to make everyone agree — just trying to help everyone listen a little more. My name is…
Legacy Internship Positions Available
The Accounting department is recruiting for two Legacy Student Internship positions. A brief description of each position is below. Additional details on these open internships can be found on Handshake by searching the on-campus positions. Vendor Management Intern – This…
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