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Campuswide News & Events
Summer Hours for Athletics Facilities
Summer hours for OWU’s athletics facilities are available here. They will begin May 20 and continue through Aug. 19, 2024. Have a safe, healthy, and happy summer! Source: Department of Athletics Contact: Tracey Little @ tllittle@owu.edu
May 13 – Food Trucks On Campus
The Admission Office will have 2 food trucks on campus, Monday, May 13 — Dan’s Deli and Tortilla Street Food. The food trucks will be serving lunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring your own money and enjoy lunch…
Academic Ship To Address – 28 Hayes St.
REMINDER: All academic packages should be shipped to 28 Hayes St., Delaware, OH 43015. Student deliveries should continue to go to Ham-Wil to the Student Mailroom. Summer hours for Central Receiving go into effect May 20 and will be Mon-Thurs…
May 10 @ 10:30 a.m. – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2024 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 10, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
Passover Care Bags for Faculty and Students!
Need a Passover pick-me-up in time for finals and the end of the semester? Though there was a brief delay waiting for some things to arrive in time for Passover, our Passover goodie bags are finally here! Any staff or…
Be Bob the Bishop!
Bob the Bishop wants to be there! Looking for 2 enthusiastic volunteers to be Bob the Bishop and Bob’s handler for Commencement on Saturday, May 11 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. You’ll have the opportunity to: Bring smiles to the faces of graduating…
OWU Connection News & Events
March 4 @ Noon – Music and Entrepreneurship Lunch with line upon line percussion
Are you interested in the business of music? Are you a musician curious about the potential of a unique career path? As the music industry continues to evolve, so does the need for musicians to be able to expand their…
Connection Conference This Thursday!
The 2024 Spring OWU Connection Conference is just a couple of days away! Check the schedule posted here for more information on sessions and times! Used as a day of instruction, we look forward to seeing you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU…
Feb. 29 @ Noon – 74 Employers Looking to Hire YOU!
The OWU 2024 Career & Summer Internship Fair will include 74 employers looking to provide opportunities for students of all majors and all years! The fair will be this Thursday, Feb. 29, during the OWU Connection Conference. It will be located…
Leap Into Your Future at the Connection Conference!
Come one, come all, Bishops! Our annual OWU Connection Conference is taking place on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, from 9-4. The Spring Connection Conference will showcase students’ involvement on and off campus, as well as sessions advising students on navigating…
Feb. 29 @ 2 p.m. – Law Student Panel Discussion
What is Law School like? Come hear a panel of former OWU students who are currently in law school discuss the law school experience. Tips on how to get admitted to law school, how to succeed when you get there,…
ALL-DAY Drop-Ins: Tuesday & Wednesday | Prepare for the Fair!
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair next Thursday, Feb. 29, during the OWU Connection Conference by attending ALL-DAY Drop-Ins. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 27-28, staff from the Career Connection Office will be in Slocum 207 from 9…
Student News & Events
Sept. 30 @ 4:30 p.m. – Game Night with the Math/CS/DA Student Board
Join the Student Board for Math, Computer Science, and Data Analytics as we play board games, eat food, and hang out on Monday, Sept. 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Schimmel/Conrades Science Center 393! Meet the student board, faculty…
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…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
June Blackboard Updates
Each month, Anthology releases feature enhancements and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn, our online learning management system. Here is what’s coming on Thursday, June 6. Follow a link to learn more. The June 2024 release is robust with features in…
New Honors Seminar: Are We Alone?
HONS 201.1 is a brand-new honors seminar offered this fall that explores the question, “Are We Alone?” For generations, humanity has wondered whether there is life elsewhere in the cosmos, and in this course we will learn about how scientists…
Camp Oh-Wooo Fac/Staff Partners: Interest Form Due June 1
Please complete this form to express your interest in volunteering to be a fac/staff partner for our Camp Oh-Wooo program. Camp Oh-Wooo runs Friday, Aug. 16 – Sunday, Aug. 18. Fac/Staff partners connect and form relationships with incoming new students at…
University Classifieds
Tan Puffer Jacket Found
A tan puffer jacket was found in Phillips Hall. It is hanging on the bulletin board at the main entrance to Phillips. Please claim. Thanks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Phillips Contact: Andrea Ryan at amryan@owu.edu
Dec. 1 @ 6-8 p.m. – Mistletoe and Mutts
Come support Ohio Pet Charities at their annual Mistletoe and Mutts silent auction and wine tasting at the Polaris COhatch this Friday from 6-8 p.m.! Tickets are on sale now on OPC’s website and will also be available at the door.…
Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Artist Open Studio/Holiday Gift Sale
Looking for handmade, one-of-a-kind nature/science-themed gifts for upcoming holidays, birthdays, or as a reward to yourself for making it through this semester? Please visit my Open Studio on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 66 Mason Ave. (near…
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