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Campuswide News & Events
March 2 @ 12:10 p.m. – Bad Bunny: Stage as Story
How can a halftime show become a cultural statement? Join Prof. Glenda Nieto-Cuebas and students Lukas Reichenbacher ’29, Opal Shipley ’29, and Téa Ilic ’26 for a conversation on how Bad Bunny transformed the Super Bowl stage into a celebration…
March 3 @ 6:30 p.m. Art & Environment Poet Jarod Anderson
Join the Ross Art Museum for the Art and the Environment Talk Series: Jarod Anderson is a nature writer, podcaster, and poet who has just published his fifth book, “Strange Animals,” his fiction debut. His work revolves around a deep…
March 1 @ 7 p.m. – Benjamin Katz Junior Recital
Experience the rich and expressive sounds of the double bass with Benjamin Katz at his junior recital! The program features works spanning the Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary eras, including: Johann Christian Bach – Adagio in E minor Giovanni Bottesini –…
Sunday, March 1, Community Mending Circle – Fix Your Clothes!
Join us at the Ross Art Museum from 2-4 p.m. to patch holes, hem pants, and generally rework clothes! Sewing, crochet, knitting, and more are welcome. Bring your own project or learn the basics on scrap fabric provided. Basic sewing…
It’s National Eating Disorder Association Week!
The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) is the largest nonprofit supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Join EDSA at the Ham-Wil atrium all week for events regarding eating disorder awareness, support, and education. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: EDSA Contact:…
Feb 24 @ 6 p.m. – Film & Panel on Wrongful Conviction
American Violent, docudrama of a young woman who stood up to corrupt police and prosecutors, will be screened at the Strand Theatre, 28 E. Winter St. Followed by panel discussion with OWU’s Chad Johns, Jason Timpson, Shari Stone-Mediatore, along w/ Ohio…
OWU Connection News & Events
Nov. 18 – Economic Outlook Conference FREE Dinner
Join us on Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. in HWCC, Benes A, for a free reception and dinner before the Economic Outlook Conference (which starts at 7:30 p.m.). Panelist Dr. Ian Sheldon with OSU, Dr. Bill LaFayette with Regionomics LLC,…
Today @ Noon! The OWU Nursing Pathway: Mount Carmel Info Session +Q&A
Thinking about nursing after OWU? Meet representatives from Mount Carmel College of Nursing (MCCN) for a short presentation and open Q&A about our Second Degree Accelerated Program (SDAP) — a direct path to a BSN at MCCN after you complete…
June 2026 TPG: Culture, Conservation, and Rewilding in the Andes
Please note: Due to OWU’s Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG) eligibility requirements, current seniors are not eligible to participate in this project. Are you a Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, Communication, Economics, or Sociology major? This proposed June 2026 Theory-to-Practice Grant aims to…
Service and Cultural Immersion over Spring Break – Applications Due Oct. 27
Do good during the week of spring break! One of our spring break service teams will travel to the Lakota Nation in South Dakota to work with Lakota Youth Development, an organization serving an important function for those living on…
🌟Working Career Lab: General Application Lab for All Students
Need help with applications, resumes, or personal statements? We’ve got you covered! 💼 Working Career Lab: General Application Lab for All Students 📅 Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025 ⏰ 12-1 p.m. | 📍 Slocum 201 Stop by our Career Working Lab for…
This Thursday: Speed Mock Interview event
Nervous About Interviews? Let’s Fix That — Fast! Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or full-time position? The Speed Mock Interview event is your chance to build confidence and sharpen your interview skills — with real feedback from 20+…
Student News & Events
Karaoke Tuesdays @ The 1842
Come to The 1842 from 9-11 p.m. every Tuesday for Karaoke night. All are welcome to sing or to cheer on your fellow students. We hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at the1842@owu.edu
March 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – SEAL House Project, Contact Congresspeople!
Come and make your voice heard! Write letters/emails to and call your congresspeople. In case you don’t know your Representative and/or Senators, information will be provided! Let them know what issues you are passionate about. All costs to mail your…
Literary Awards Submissions Open!
The English Department’s annual Literary Awards are open for submission! Enter an original piece of writing for a chance to win $$ and an award! To apply, please ensure you read and follow the guidelines below: Each submission form below…
March 20 @ 6 p.m. – Art Exhibition: Black Star – Merrick
Black Star isn’t just an art exhibition; it’s an experience merging creativity, culture, and visual storytelling through art, photography, and film. The exhibition will take place in Merrick Hall from 6-9 p.m. A solo exhibition by Nana (Class of ’27),…
Last Day to Add or Drop Second Module: March 19
Thinking about changing your schedule? Don’t forget the last day to add or drop second-module courses is Thursday, March 19, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Before you make any changes, be sure to talk with your Faculty Advisor. Then, if you…
March 18 @ 5 p.m. – First Aid Kit Making
Passionate about volunteering? Join Residential Life on March 18 at the Smith Hall Seminar Room 233 from 5-6 p.m. to help assemble first aid kits and write letters that help spread care to the unhoused. Location: Smith Hall West, Room…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
NO Check Run during the week of Thanksgiving
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will not be a check/ACH run during the week of Nov. 24. Concur expense reports and cash advances will not be processed this week either. There will be a check run on November 20th,…
Nov. 16 @ 4 p.m. – Free Kids Craft: Thanksgiving Pinecone Turkey
Come visit the Ross Art Museum on Sunday, Nov. 16, between 2 and 4 p.m. to make your own Thanksgiving pinecone turkey! All ages free family craft. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Work to Upgrade Office Printers Continues Nov. 14, 1-Time Log-In Needed
The OWU Facilities staff will continue Nov. 14 to install the PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus. Work will be completed in about a week, and Facilities will inform each department when PaperCut is active…
University Classifieds
Wanted: Kombucha SCOBY
I want to start brewing my own kombucha. If you make kombucha at home and have a SCOBY, please let me know. Thanks! Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Does Your Department Have a Spare Desk?
The Economics & Business Department is in search of a spare office desk. Perhaps you have a beautiful antique workstation crafted from the logs of Rev. Adam Poe’s log cabin, just languishing in a corner? Maybe the very desk where…
Bracelet and Black Water Bottle Found
A beaded bracelet with a saying and, separately, a black water bottle have been found. The bottle was in the Slocum Reading Room. Please claim them in the IOCP Office, Slocum Hall, Room 311. Thanks! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact:…
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