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Campuswide News & Events
Residential Parking Lot Closures for New Student Move-In: Campus Operations Notification
Please help the University create a great first day for our incoming students and their families. For new student move-in day, the parking lots at Smith and Welch Halls will be closed starting at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, and…
Aug. 13 – Ross Museum Opening Reception
Join the Ross Art Museum for an opening reception of Reflections on America at 250 and Nicholas Hill: Pandemic Portraits on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. OWU Sponsoring…
AEP Planned Power Outage Scheduled for Friday, July 31
Campus Operations Notification: AEP is scheduled to shut off electricity to central and academic campus between 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, to complete necessary maintenance work. Power will be shut off between South Liberty and South Henry streets, including the SLUs, Selby…
Aug. 5 – Blackboard Downtime Maintenance
Our Blackboard application is scheduled for planned maintenance at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026. The maintenance downtime is expected to last approximately two hours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services Contact: David Soliday at helpdesk@owu.edu
Solar Energy Initiative Update
Beginning July 20, crews will be working to install ground-mounted solar panels as part of OWU’s solar energy initiative. The work should continue for just over a month. Wildflower gardens will be planted under the ground arrays, and the areas…
TODAY Only! Come ‘Shop’ Our Office Supply FREE Store! 9-4 p.m.
After a day of cleaning, purging, and organizing, Advancement and Strategic Ventures invites you to our office and general supply FREE store! Open to the entire OWU community: staff, students, and faculty! What do you need? Binders, organizers, clips, staples,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Connection Conference – This Thursday!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student Connection Experiences on and off campus, advising and peer mentoring, the Career…
🍿TODAY! All-Day Career Fair Drop-Ins to Prep for Thursday!
🎉 It’s Career Fair Week at OWU! 🎉 Looking to start your career or land a summer internship? We’ve got you covered! Stop by anytime today for resume help, career fair prep, and yes … FREE snacks & popcorn 🍿✨ Slocum 207! Then join…
March 3 @ 11 a.m. – Study Abroad with WorldStrides!
🎒✈️ Ready to take your college experience global? Stop by the HWCC Atrium from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 3 to meet Edith Bradley from WorldStrides Study Abroad, your go-to guide for turning that study abroad dream into reality! 🌞 There will…
🌟Working Career Lab Today: Career Fair Drop-Ins
Career Fair Prep Drop-In Day Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 – 9-5 p.m. Prep for the Career Fair with all-day drop-in support! Stop by for resume reviews, elevator pitch practice, and insider tips for making a strong first impression with employers.…
Connection Conference – This Thursday!
Calling All Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase student Connection Experiences on and off campus, advising and peer mentoring, the Career…
TPGs Bring Learning to Life!
The Theory to Practice Grant application is open and accepting proposals until March 1. Check the TPG website for information! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Andrea Ryan at international@owu.edu
Student News & Events
SEAL Open Houses @ 94B Rowland Ave., Mon-Tues 7 to 9 p.m.
Are you interested in living in a SLU (small-living unit) next year? Curious what SEAL specifically is all about? Come take a tour of 94B and get to hear from current house members about their experiences. Also, learn about opportunities…
Today – DIY Fall Globes
Join Hall Council on Sept. 23 anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Smith Hall Connector Lounge on the 2nd floor for the opportunity to create your own Fall Globe. Come and enjoy time with friends while tapping…
Oct. 1 – OWU Environment & Sustainability Labs Host Open House
Students interested in environment and sustainability applications and hands-on learning are invited to visit three research and teaching laboratories on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, second floor. The SWIRL, ALOE, and…
Student Printing Reminder
Greetings from Print Services! Just a friendly reminder that Print Services is separate from the student printing program and does not accept student print credits. Print Services is available primarily to support faculty, staff, departments, and university organizations. Students can…
Sept. 29 @ 6:30 p.m. – Better Together Dinner (RSVP Wanted)
Join the Chaplain’s Office in Crider Lounge for a dinner of meaningful conversations with students from different cultural and faith backgrounds. All backgrounds are encouraged to attend—come ready to listen and learn from one another! Please RSVP Here by Sept.…
Sign Up to Perform at CULTURE FEST 2026! ☀️
Interested in sharing your culture with the OWU community? Come perform at Culture Fest on Oct. 18 in the Benes Rooms from 5-8 p.m. If you have a song, poem, or dance you want to perform, fill out the following…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for OWU Families by May 1 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the May edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, May 1. For the May edition, please consider submitting information about…
April 22 @ 4 p.m. – First-Gen Graduation Celebration!
Faculty and staff are invited to join Bishop Elevate for the Class of 2026 First-Gen Graduation Celebration on Wednesday, April 22, from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. in HWCC Benes A&B. First-Gen graduating seniors will get a special First-Gen OWU stole to…
Tuesday from 12-1 p.m. – Strategic Planning Town Hall in the Benes Rooms
Please join us on Tuesday, April 21, from 12-1 p.m. in the Benes Rooms for a campus strategic planning town hall facilitated by Lisa Camp. We had a wonderful turnout at our last town hall and hope to see you…
University Classifieds
Found Prescription Glasses
Found a pair of prescription glasses in the Hobson Library. Black frame. They are currently in my office, SCSC building, Room #201. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SCSC Contact: Angela Moore at almoore@owu.edu
Lost and Found @ Ross Art Museum
The Ross has a few items in its lost and found! If you are missing an NY sweatshirt or a pad of notes, please stop by the museum office to claim them! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
Lost and Found – SCSC
Did you lose something in the SCSC building? We have several items in the lost-and-found box located in the SCSC building, Room #201. Some items include clothing, headphones, and water bottles. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SCSC Contact: Angela Moore at almoore@owu.edu
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