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Campuswide News & Events
Jan. 5-6 – Infrastructure Upgrade to Impact Communication Systems After Work Hours
Starting at 5 p.m. Jan. 5, Information Services and Buildings & Grounds will be completing an important infrastructure upgrade in the primary datacenter in the R.W. Corns Building. Core services including connectivity to the internet, wifi, emergency communications, and campus…
Libraries Hours Over Semester Break
Please find our hours for semester break through the beginning of classes on our library website at libraries.owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Jan. 15 @ 2 p.m. – 2023 MLK Celebration
You are invited to join us for an online-only panel discussion at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The discussion will explore “From Civil Rights to Wakanda: An Exploration of Blackness & Media” and include panelists Dr. Phokeng Dailey, Saharla Loyan, Tamika…
March 31 & April 1 – Van Peebles Symposium
We are excited to announce we are hosting the inaugural Melvin Van Peebles Symposium in the spring! The symposium is to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Melvin Van Peebles, a 1953 OWU graduate and trailblazing Black filmmaker,…
Feb. 9 @ 7 p.m. – For the Culture!
The “For the Culture” event will be held in the Benes Rooms on Feb. 9, 2023, from 7-9 p.m. This event will showcase hip-hop history as well as explore the elements of hip-hop: emceeing, deejaying, breakin’, graffiti, beatboxing, and knowledge.…
Dec. 9 @ 7 p.m. – Cheer on OWU Esports Team in Conference Championship!
The OWU Esports team will face the Pilots of Bethel University at 7 p.m. Friday during the Rocket League final of the Emergents Midwest bracket. You’re invited to watch the conference championship game online at The Bishop gamers defeated…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Boost Your Mental Health Skills!
Hey, OWU students! Are you looking to enhance your mental and emotional wellness while juggling academics and life? Join us each week for our Mental Health Skill Building workshops designed just for you! Each week will cover a different topic.…
Senior Game Night @ The Backstretch
Join us for a night of fun and games for seniors at The Backstretch on March 20, 8-10 p.m.! There will be a free hotdog bar, fun games, and prizes to win! Senior Game Night @ The Backstretch Date: 2024-03-20…
March 23 – Off-Campus Experience – SIO
Attention Students! Get ready to strike up some fun because the Student Involvement Office (SIO) is hosting an exciting off-campus experience for you! Join us on Saturday, March 23, for a memorable trip to Delaware Lanes Inc., where we’ll be…
March 21 from 5-7 p.m. – Jeopardy with Professors!
Love trivia? Want to test your knowledge with professors!? Come play Jeopardy with Professors! The Honors Board is hosting Jeopardy with Professors on March 21 from 5-7 p.m. on the third floor of Merrick! Food will be provided! If you…
March 20 @ Noon – Education Major Open Advising!
Are you an Education major, but don’t have an Education advisor? Are you considering an Education major? Does the thought of teaching kids and adolescents content in an engaging way make you excited, but you aren’t sure what the next…
Run for WCSA (Student Government) Office for Next Academic Year
Now is the time to submit an intent-to-run form to run for a WCSA (student government) Office for the next academic year. Elected students’ terms will be August 2024-May 2025. Full details can be found on the WCSA Election Page. Intent-to-Run…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Are you a first-gen or working class faculty or staff?
Hello All, My name is Mallorie, and I am a senior Social Justice major working on issues related to First-Generation college students. I am working on a project with Dr. Paul Dean to develop programming for first-generation and working-class students,…
Sept. 2 – Blackboard Updates for Ultra Courses
Each month, Blackboard releases feature updates and bug fixes for its flagship service, Learn. Here are highlights of what’s coming September 2nd, for Ultra courses only. Assignment Attempts Screen Improvements: They’ve widened the screen of the submission area, and added…
Sept. 2 @ 12pm – Join a Writing Group!
Are you interested in joining a Writing Group? Writing groups are designed to support faculty and staff in making progress on their scholarly projects. We initiated this program last semester, and evaluations were very positive. For example, one faculty member…
University Classifieds
FOUND: JLab Wireless Earbud Headphones
On Saturday, Nov. 23, I found a JLab Audio: JBuds Air True Wireless Earbud Headphones case (with only one earbud inside) on the brick pathway next to Sturges Hall. To claim it, please contact the Office of Admission. Contact: Nicole…
FOUND: JLab Wireless Earbud Headphones
On Saturday, Nov. 23, I found a JLab Audio: JBuds Air True Wireless Earbud Headphones case (with only one earbud inside) on the brick pathway next to Sturges Hall. To claim it, please contact the Office of Admission. Contact: Nicole…
Decide Your Intramurals
The Student Involvement Office wants to know what Intramurals you are interested in. Please fill out this two-question survey: OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Involvement Office. Contact: Winter Jones at intramurals@owu.edu
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