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Campuswide News & Events
TODAY @ Noon – Celebrating Dr. Kang – “I’m Not A Math Person”
Celebrating SWANA, Asian, and Pacific Islander Excellence in Research! Bring your lunch and join us from 12-1 p.m. in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Crider Lounge to hear from Dr. Bona Kang (Assistant Professor of Education). Dr. Kang will share a presentation…
Two New Healthy Vending Machines on Campus
Two new Healthy Ohio vending machines opened on campus April 19. One is located in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Commuter Lounge, and the other is in the hallway near Simpson Querrey Fitness Center. The machines will be stocked with an…
April 23 @ 4:15 p.m. – Dr. Sam Nemeth Lecture Presentation: “Battle of the Bands”
In April 1845, the Belgian inventor Adolphe Sax triumphed in the French Ministry of War’s performance contest; his new brass instruments, the Saxhorns, provided audibility outdoors, high volume levels, and timbral homogeneity. In this talk, Performing Arts instructor Dr. Sam…
April 23 @ Noon – TPG Presentation: Shakespeare’s Education in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Please join us at noon in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Room 304 with your lunch for a presentation on Shakespeare’s education in Stratford. Featuring images and information from the Shakespeare TPG trip, spring of 2024. Thank you! Noelle Weaver
April 23 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series on Butterflies with Dr. Andrew Stoehr
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Andrew Stoehr, Associate Professor at Butler University: “Plasticity and melanism in butterflies: adaptive, trade-offs, or both?” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See details of the…
April 24 @ Noon – Celebrating Dr. Kang: “I’m Not A Math Person”
Celebrating SWANA, Asian, and Pacific Islander Excellence in Research! Bring your lunch and join us from 12-1 p.m. in Crider Lounge to hear from Dr. Bona Kang (Assistant Professor of Education). Dr. Kang will be sharing a presentation titled “I’m…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 20 – Fall Study Away Round 1 Deadline
The deadline to complete your Fall 2024 study away leave application (Round 1) is Tuesday, Feb. 20. If you are interested in participating in an off-campus program next semester, please stop by the IOCP office on the 3rd floor of…
March 4 @ Noon – Music and Entrepreneurship 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…
Feb. 21 @ 5 p.m. – Indeterminacy Festival Apprenticeship Virtual Info Session
This summer, the New York Arts Program is hosting a two-week apprenticeship program in collaboration with the Indeterminacy Festival on Governors Island in NYC. The Indeterminacy Festival fosters creative research in the arts by providing young, emerging, and established artists with site-specific…
Feb. 16 – Application Deadline: Woltemade Big Problem Challenge $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Apply to compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch your…
Tonight @ 7:30 p.m. – The 2024 Economic Outlook Conference
Are you interested in the future state of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us for the 2024 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for the local, national, and international economies during the annual conference organized…
Feb. 15 @ 6 p.m. – Pre-Health Shadowing Kick-Off!
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the Health Care field? You’re in luck! The Career Connection is looking for 25 students to shadow, have career conversations, and engage in mentoring with our Medical Professional Alumni Partners! Register and…
Student News & Events
Sept. 18 @ Noon – SOAN/SJ Social, Elliott Fourth Floor
Come catch up with the Sociology & Anthropology/Social Justice students and faculty on Sept. 18 at noon, Elliott Hall, fourth-floor lounge at the first SOAN/SJ Social of the 2024-2025 academic year! Lunch will be provided. All are welcome! OWU Sponsoring…
Students – Promote Your Business or Student Organization at Black Wall Street!
Are you a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) student organization or student entrepreneur with a business on campus? If so, we would love to have you promote your venture at this year’s Black Wall Street! Limited spots are…
Join the TCG Club!
Consider joining this club if you enjoy trading card games such as Magic the Gathering, YuGiOh, Pokemon, One Piece, and Lorcana. You do not need to attend any sessions to join. To sign up, fill out this form: Contact: Thomas…
Sept. 13 @ 12:10 p.m. – Creative Writing MFA Info Session
Considering an MFA in Creative Writing? Wondering what the application process entails, which factors matter most, and what the experience is really like? Join Director of Creative Writing and Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Aza Pace for an information session on…
Sept. 13 @ 8 p.m. – S’mores Night
Come unwind with the Black Student Union for a cozy evening around the firepit at Stuyvesant Hall! Enjoy the warmth of the fire, make s’mores, and connect with friends in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to meet new…
Sept. 12 @ 8 p.m. – Audition for First Year Scenes!
If you are a first-year student at OWU (or if you’re a transfer student–this is still your first year at OWU!), consider auditioning for First Year Scenes! What are First Year Scenes, you ask? Scenes is a fun performance opportunity…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Open Enrollment Benefit Information Sessions Begin May 1!
2024-2025 Open Enrollment for benefit-eligible employees is May 1-19! Benefit information sessions will be presented by Human Resources and the McGohan-Brabender team to inform employees about the 2024-2025 OWU healthcare plans and benefit offerings available beginning July 1. Join us…
May 2024 Blackboard Updates
Every month, Anthology releases feature updates and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn. Here is what’s coming on Thursday, May 2. Follow a link to learn more. The May 2024 release is robust with features in these areas: Competency-based education; Tests…
April 26 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email
We are accepting submissions for the May edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, April 26. For the May edition, please consider submitting information about annual end-of-academic year tasks…
University Classifieds
Student & Faculty Input Needed – Share Your OWU Math Experiences!
Are you a math major? A student who has taken a math class at OWU? A math faculty member? If so, your input is needed! Please fill out the following Google Form to help me collect data for my project…
Looking for Roommate Off-Campus 2024
Hi! I am currently looking for a roommate in the Delaware/Columbus areas for the start of the new year. I am a tidy person with one dog who is very nice. I am just looking for a respectful person to…
Summer 2024 Head Counselor Wanted for OWjL Camp
OWjL is a summer residential camp for gifted/talented students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades held on the OWU campus each June. Requirements to be a Head Counselor: – Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. – Experience supervising staff…
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