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Campuswide News & Events
Google Workspace Security Updates Completed
Information Services recently partnered with an external cybersecurity firm to review and strengthen the security of OWU’s Google Workspace environment. These behind-the-scenes updates enhance data protection across campus. While your day-to-day experience will remain the same, you may occasionally notice…
Aug. 14 – Brief Self-Service / PowerCampus Server Maintenance Outage
Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of the Registrar Contact: Lee Richards at registrar@owu.edu
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
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY at Noon: Diplomacy 101: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Got opinions? We all do. But what happens when yours don’t match someone else’s? The way you handle conflicts in class, work, or your personal life makes a huge difference. Join us for an interactive workshop, led by Chaplain Chad Johns,…
OWU Major Mentors at the Spring Connection Conference
The Spring OWU Connection Conference is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 26. One of our planned events is a “drop-in” session in the Slocum Reading Room called Major Mentors. We are looking for students who have completed a Connection experience…
Feb. 18 @ 11 a.m. – CIEE (Study Abroad) Tabling
✈️ Ready to study abroad? 🧳 CIEE Study Abroad offers tons of programs and internships abroad where you can learn, build professional skills, and gain real-world experience 📚💡🏢 Want flexibility? CIEE’s Open Campus model lets you study in up to 3…
Thursday, Feb. 12 – Diplomacy 101: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Register on Handshake. Got opinions? We all do. But what happens when yours don’t match someone else’s? The way you handle conflicts in class, work, or your personal life makes a huge difference. Join us for an interactive workshop, led by Chaplain…
Feb. 17 @ 11 a.m. – Arcadia Abroad Tabling
🌍 Are you interested in studying abroad in Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, or New Zealand? 👋 Come meet our study away partner from Arcadia Abroad, Wendy Lombardo, on Feb. 17 at the Arcadia table in the HWCC…
APPLY NOW! Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge
Applications close Friday, Feb. 13, for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge. Both competitions occur during the OWU Connection Conference on Feb. 26 and embody the spirit of entrepreneurship and solving community problems. The winner of each competition will receive…
Student News & Events
Open Advising Session for Education Majors
Are you an education major with questions about which classes to take this spring? Stop by our open advising session on Monday, Oct. 19, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Edgar Hall 128! We’ll have some snacks, and education…
Oct. 12-16 @ 12 p.m. – Domestic Violence Awareness
During this week, Circle K International members will be tabling for the Clothesline Project. We recommend that students write a positive message on T-shirt cutouts so we can make a “clothesline” and donate it to a shelter for victims. OWU…
Habitat for Humanity over Spring Break – Applications Due Oct. 28
Do good during the week of spring break! One of our spring break service teams will be traveling to Charleston, S.C., to do home-building work with Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit housing organization focused on affordable homes. Spring break service…
How Good is Your Arm Game @ The 1842
Do you love baseball? Or need to throw something? Come to play How Good is Your Arm @ The 1842. Available 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Prizes are on the line. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna…
Oct. 21 @ 12-1 p.m. – Say it Better, Solve It Faster
Come learn how to have productive conversations and how to resolve conflicts faster with the Bishop Way and Reslife on Oct. 21 from 12-1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium! Ft. a chance to win free prizes! Better talks = Better…
The Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Student Paper Competition
Calling all Juniors and Seniors! Interested in winning $1,000? Interested in entrepreneurship or small business? Enjoy research? The Burton Morgan Entrepreneurship Student Paper Competition is open to all junior or senior students and is designed to encourage student research in…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Celebrate with Your Graduate on Stage at Commencement!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony to present them with their OWU diploma cover. If you would like to participate, please email your request to…
Due April 7 – Faculty Mentor Form for Spring Student Symposium
If you are mentoring a student presenter for the upcoming Spring Student Symposium, please submit the Faculty Mentor Form no later than April 7. Please email Jill Hayes if you have any questions. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill…
Understanding Your Benefits – Virtual Session on April 6
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious about how the High Deductible with the HSA plan works? All current 2025-2026 healthcare benefit plans will be covered. Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1…
University Classifieds
Lost AirPods
AirPods were lost somewhere on the academic side of campus on Friday, Aug. 29. More than likely in the the science building. If f,ound, please contact Emma Hall @ eshall@owu.edu Contact: Emma Hall at eshall@owu.edu
Join Main Street Delaware for a Back-to-School Bash, Free South Block Rock Concert, Farmers’ Markets
You’re invited to join Main Street Delaware for September events including a First Friday “Back-to-School Bash,” featuring a rock-climbing wall, inflatables, local musicians, yard games, and more! Several school clubs and groups will be present from 6 p.m. to 9…
Found: Silver Bracelet in University Hall
A silver bracelet with a glass heart was found in a University Hall bathroom on Tuesday, Aug. 26. To claim, please see Sarah Brook in University Hall Room 107. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs Contact: Sarah Brook at slbrook@owu.edu
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