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Campuswide News & Events
Student/Faculty Participation Needed for Final project – We want to hear your voice!
For our Philosophy and Social Change final class project, we are creating a video project to showcase the writing of our incarcerated learning partners and raise awareness about the US incarceration system. We are looking for participants to be a…
April 18 – Mortar Board Initiation
Join us in celebrating this year’s initiates to Mortar Board this Friday, April 18! Current Mortar Board members, alumni, family, and friends are welcome to our celebration at the Mowry Alumni Center from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
April 16 – ‘Common Ground’ Screening, Q&A Including OWU’s Kahlil Mitchell-Smith ’25
The Strand Theatre will be exhibiting the documentary “Common Ground” with a question-and-answer discussion immediately following the film. The screening and discussion will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, with doors opening at 6 p.m. at the Strand,…
Day on the JAY – Info, Accessibility Options, and More
Join CPB on the JAYwalk for this semester’s Day on the JAY: Candyland Wonderland — a fun afternoon of food, giveaways, and activities on April 25 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.! Accessibility Note: For students who have accessibility concerns…
Participate in a Neuroscience Research Study and Get a Chance to Win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!
We are conducting a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Study to examine the use of cognitive control during gameplay. Participants will complete a 1-hour session. We will collect your behavioral responses during the video game to assess cognitive control. If interested, please…
TODAY @ 4:15 p.m. – Benjamin T. Spencer Lecturer – Zack Long
Please join the English Department on Wednesday, April 16, at 4:15 p.m. in Corns 312 to hear Professor Zack Long speak as our distinguished 2024-2025 Benjamin T. Spencer Lecturer. A member of the OWU faculty since 2007, Long specializes in the literature and culture…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ 7:30 p.m. – Join Us for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference!
Are you interested in the future of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us today, Jan. 28, for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for these economies during the annual conference organized by The…
Jan. 30 @ 1 p.m. – Stratford Ecological Center Info Session
Are you looking for a summer job that includes outdoor work and nature education? Come learn about the summer opportunities with Stratford Ecological Center! Joining us will be Laura Underwood, Environmental Educator, for an information session. Register on Handshake for updates and…
Beginning Jan. 29 – Harness the Power of YOU!
Harness the Power of YOU is a 5-week career exploration program — 5 Wednesdays, Jan. 29-Feb. 26, noon-1 p.m. in Slocum 201, lunch included. Looking to reduce your stress in deciding what major to choose or change to? Interested in…
Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!
Join OWU Professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy hosts the 5-week program. In this course, you will examine the history of the Mediterranean Diet, how…
Jan. 30 @ 6:30 p.m. – 100 Day Countdown to Graduation + Real Life 101 Kickoff
Seniors – you have 100 days until graduation! This is Career Connection’s featured event to get you ready for life after graduation. It is geared toward graduating seniors and is open to any student graduating in 2025. This event will…
Jan. 24 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Friday, Jan. 24 (12:10-1 p.m.) to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and four-step…
Student News & Events
Faith & the Outdoors, Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
Interested in connecting the Christian faith with outdoor learning? Come check out the Outdoor Ministry Team (OMT). We focus on faith exploration, outdoor skills, and fun with a purpose! Our first meeting is tonight, Sept. 3, at 8 pm. in…
Sept. 5 @ 4 p.m. – MAPS Ice Cream Social
Are you pre-med? Do you identify with a minoritized group? Come join the Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) for an Ice Cream Social at Ciao Café on Friday, Sept. 5, at 4 p.m. Free ice cream for the first 30…
Sept. 4 @ 6 p.m. – Free Pizza With OWU Catholic!
Come and grab free pizza at OWU Catholic’s welcome event, this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. on the Stuy patio. OWU Catholic is a rising club on campus, excited to welcome anyone interested in exploring faith, religion, or spirituality. We hope…
Sept. 3 – Women in STEM Club First Meeting
Join the OWU Women in STEM (WinS) Club for our first meeting of the semester at noon on Sept. 3 in SCSC 163. Upperclassmen from many different STEM fields will be present to give advice on majoring in their chosen field. (Food and…
Sept. 4 @ 12 p.m. – First Pre-Vet Club Meeting
Missed us at the Student Involvement Fair? No worries, you still have the chance to get involved! We’re excited to invite you to the first Pre-Vet Club meeting: HWCC 311 12:00 PM At this meeting, you’ll get the chance to:…
Find the SLU That’s Right for You!
Still looking for your campus community? Hoping to get more involved or live with people who share your values and interests? These five Small Living Units (SLUs) are currently recruiting new members for the current semester, and they might just…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email before the March 28 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the April edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon on Friday, March 28. For the April edition, please consider submitting annual business items for attention:…
March 31 from Noon-1:30 p.m. – Gallup Strengths Presentations on Campus
OWU‘s Human Resources and Career Connection teams are hosting a Gallup Trainer to enhance our Faculty & Staff understanding of the StrengthsFinder Assessment and foster a “Strengths-Based Campus.” This is the first in a three-part series, with each session being standalone. The remaining…
TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions
Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments — additional dates available! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning…
University Classifieds
Ring Found in Edwards Parking Lot
Please stop by Slocum 306 to provide a description & claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Community Service Learning Contact: Kerri Robe at klrobe@owu.edu
May 5 @ Noon – Sunday Yard Sale at SAGE!
Interested in spicing up your wardrobe or dorm at the right price? Come check out a community yard sale hosted on the SAGE lawn this Sunday from 12pm to around 4pm! Let someone’s spring cleaning be your treasure hunt! Find everything…
ISO Kitchen Items for Cooking Class
As the end of the school year approaches, you may be cleaning out your dorm and discarding some items. We would appreciate the donation of kitchen items needed for our new cooking class at OWjL Camp this summer. If you…
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