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Campuswide News & Events
Rod Bouc: Artist Walk & Talk at Ross Art Museum!
Join us on Tuesday, April 21, in the Ross Art Museum for a Walk & Talk tour of Rod Bouc’s exhibit “Transitory Spaces.” We’ll gather at 1 p.m., and conversation will begin promptly at 1:15 p.m. Bouc will discuss his…
Cereal Box Food Drive Update
The brothers of Phi Gamma Delta are proud to share that our Cereal Box Food Drive was a huge success! We didn’t just meet our goal of 800 boxes; we exceeded it, collecting over 1,200 boxes for those in need.…
April 22 @ 5:30 p.m. – Honors End-of-Year Reception
Join the Honors Board on Wednesday, April 22, in Merrick 301 from 5:30-7 p.m. for a celebration dedicated to our graduating Honors seniors. The reception will include food, drinks, a photobooth, and an opportunity to hear highlights of student Honors…
CPB’s Day on the JAY – April 24 @ 11:30 a.m.
CPB proudly presents Day on the JAY: Arcade! It’s our favorite time of the semester again! This Friday, join us on the Merrick Rock Quad, University, and Elliott Lawns from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Get ready for an afternoon…
TODAY @ 11:30 a.m. – Arab-American Heritage Month Celebration!
Celebrate Arab-American Heritage Month today from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in Merrick Hall. Come enjoy free food, crafts, music, and more. We hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: CDO Contact: Andrew Inamdar at cdo@owu.edu
April 20 @ 4 p.m. – Climate Change & the Caribbean
Rafiki and the ENVS Department are collaborating to host an event next Monday, April 20, from 4-5:30 p.m. It’s a climate change event across the Caribbean. The speaker will be Dr. Rowley from the ENVS Department. This event will kick…
OWU Connection News & Events
SENIORS – Last Real Life 101 Info Sessions Coming Up!
SENIORS – this program is for you! Think of this as your Senior Capstone for Life. We’ve curated important things you need to know before you walk across that stage. Are you ready to set yourself up for life post-graduation?…
Seniors! Real Life 101 Starts This Week!
SENIORS, this program is for you! Think of this as your “Senior Capstone for Life.” We’ve curated important things you need to know before you walk across that stage. Are you ready to set yourself up for life post-graduation? 100% of students who…
Feb. 3 – CEA CAPA Study Abroad Tabling
🎒✈️ Ready to take your college experience global and boost your résumé? Stop by the HWCC Atrium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 3 to meet Sean McCarthy from CEA CAPA – one of OWU’s top partners for study abroad and…
Feb. 11 – Career Trek: Columbus Museum of Art
Are you interested in going to learn about museum careers onsite at the Columbus Museum of Art? Career Connection is launching more Career Treks after the success of our pilot program, and I am excited to share that the first…
Drop by the Employer Spotlight Today!
🎯 Employer Spotlight (Drop-In!) Today – Jan. 15, 2026 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. HWCC Atrium Meet employers in a relaxed mini-tabling event – no registration required. Featured Employers • City of Dublin • Case Western Reserve University – Case School…
Jan. 22 – Pitch OWU & Big Problem Challenge Workshop
Thursday, Jan. 22 | 12-1 p.m. | Corns, 312 | FREE LUNCH! Learn about both Pitch OWU and the Big Problem Challenge competitions, including how each competition works, key application deadlines, timelines, expectations, and tips for success. Ideal for students…
Student News & Events
Sept. 26 @ 6-8 p.m. – Make Friends at Whimsy Night
We could all use a little more whimsy! Join Residential Life & The 1842 for Whimsy Night on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The 1842. Make cute, weird, or cool trinkets, bag charms, and zipper pouches.…
Culture Fest Performance Opportunity! Sign up by Oct. 1
Interested in sharing your culture with OWU? Horizon’s annual Culture Fest, set for 5-8 p.m. October 18, is a great opportunity to show off what makes your heritage special through performance! Sign up for the opportunity to perform at Culture Fest…
Sept. 18 @ Noon – Kahoot with Pre-Health Club
Interested in going into healthcare? Want to work as a doctor, nurse, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist, vet, etc.? Want to meet and associate with peers on a similar track? Join OWU Pre-Health Club! Our first meeting this semester…
Wednesday Sept. 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Souled Out Welcome Bible Study
Students are invited to Bible study on Wednesday Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Milligan Hub hosted by Souled Out (Soul Restoration Ministry’s Young Adult Ministry) in partnership with the Chaplain’s Office and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Meetings…
Sept. 17 @ 6-8 p.m. – Pin Making Workshop @ Ross Museum
Join us to relax, have some snacks, and create some custom pins for your bag! OWU Sponsor: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Looking Forward to Graduation? Submit Your Graduation Application Now!
Planning to graduate within the next year? Don’t forget to submit your Graduation Application! Why It Matters Submitting this form tells us: Which Commencement Ceremony you plan to attend (FYI: sometimes folks refer to Commencement as Graduation). When you will…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for OWU Families by Feb. 27 Deadline
We are accepting submissions for the March 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, Feb. 27. The digest will be sent on Wednesday, March 4.…
Professor Emeritus Robert Engle Jr. Passes Away
We are sad to report that Professor Emeritus Robert Engle Jr., M.A., passed away Dec. 18 in Mattawan, Michigan. He was 97. He was a member of the Fine Arts faculty between 1958 and 1978. His family shares: “Robert was…
Academic Honesty Policy Open Meetings
Kira Bailey and Vicki DiLillo will host two open meetings to solicit feedback about OWU’s current Academic Honesty policy. Feedback will inform the policy revision. We hope to see you there! Meeting Times and Locations: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 4:10 p.m.-5…
University Classifieds
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:…
Lost Black Cat
“Sid,” a very timid all-black cat, is lost from his home. Likely is near Lincoln and Forest Ave., but there is a small possibility that he hitched a ride to the Science Center. Please contact Shala Hankison if you notice…
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