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Campuswide News & Events
Commencement Day Parking
Can you believe that Commencement is 1 DAY AWAY? As a courtesy to our campus visitors, please park in remote lots on Saturday if at all possible. In particular, please avoid the Edwards, Science Center, Phillips, Selby, and Ham-Wil lots.…
Tonight @ 7 – Baccalaureate Celebration, Featuring a Conversation with Jasmine Guy!
Everyone is invited to attend the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate ceremony tonight featuring graduating seniors reflecting on their OWU journeys and Emmy Award-winning actor Jasmine Guy in conversation with President Matt vandenBerg and Chief Diversity Officer Dawn Chisebe. The celebration…
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 6 @ 12 p.m. – What Can LinkedIn Do For You?
Ready to Level Up Your LinkedIn Game? Are you looking to create or enhance your LinkedIn profile? Want hands-on guidance to improve it in real-time? Curious about how to use LinkedIn effectively for networking and building meaningful connections? Join alumni experts Newton…
Feb. 4 @ 12 p.m. – Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking
Embark on an epic quest to redefine the job search! This workshop transforms the stress of career exploration into an adventure, drawing inspiration from beloved fandoms like Dungeons and Dragons, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings. Channel your inner…
Jan. 31 – FREE Professional LinkedIn Headshots, 3rd Floor Slocum
Register on Handshake to get your professional LinkedIn Headshot taken for FREE from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Slocum Hall. This come-and-go event takes no longer than 15 minutes, depending on the line. Dress: Business Casual. Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and…
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…
Student News & Events
Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 – Walk to End Alzheimer’s Tabling
Circle K and Neurds will be tabling during the lunch hour (12-1 p.m.) in the Ham-Wil atrium to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association and to register people for the walk on Saturday, Oct. 4. Stop by to learn more…
Order a WinS Sweatshirt Today!
The OWU Women in STEM (WinS) club is proud to announce that we will be selling one-of-a-kind Women in STEM sweatshirts, made by WinS’ own executive board!! These sweatshirts serve as a reminder that STEM is a place for all…
Sept. 30 @ 4:10 p.m.: Seminar with Skype-A-Scientist Founder
Please join the Biology Seminar Series from 4-5 p.m. for an ONLINE talk by Dr Sarah McAnulty, founder and executive director of Skype A Scientist: “Weaving Science Into Our Communities” To participate, please log in via Zoom: Meeting ID:…
OWU/CU Sister School: Homecoming Experience
We’re hitting the road again in November with OWU students to celebrate Homecoming at our sister school, Claflin University in South Carolina. This trip is all about connection, community, and strengthening our sister-school bond—don’t miss out on the tradition we’re…
Sept. 30 @ 12 p.m. – International Recovery Day Tabling
Join The Bishop Way in the HWCC Atrium (12-1 p.m.) to help us celebrate International Recovery Day with information flyers and giveaways featuring Safe Harbor, Counseling Services, & Mary Haven! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Mannat Sikand at…
TODAY! – Where Do Startup Ideas Come From?
Not sure where to get ideas for a startup? Join us for this FREE workshop on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Building, Room 312. We will show you how you can find your next breakthrough idea…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
April 23 @ 4 p.m. – First-Gen Graduation Celebration!
Faculty and staff are invited to join Bishop Elevate for the Class of 2025 First-Gen Graduation Celebration on Wednesday, April 23, from 4-5 p.m. in HWCC Benes A&B. First-Gen graduating seniors will get a special First-Gen OWU stole and lapel…
Volunteer at Late Night Breakfast
As the semester comes to a close, planning for Late Night Breakfast is underway! Late Night Breakfast is a finals week tradition — giving our students a much-needed reprieve from studying and writing as they prepare for final exams. Staff…
Celebrate Commencement with Your Graduate on Stage!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony. If you would like to participate, please email your request to registrar@owu.edu no later than Friday, April 25. Commencement will…
University Classifieds
Staying on Campus? Volunteers Needed at Boardman Arts Park – May 25
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Boardman Arts Park “May Madness Event” on May 25. Available shifts run between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and the park is within walking distance from campus. Volunteers will receive a $5 food voucher…
LOST & FOUND: Glasses, Headphones, Mickey Drink Container in Elliott Hall
Over the last few days, many items have shown up in Elliott Hall’s lost and found. Throughout the building, glasses, a Mickey-themed drink container, winter hat, headphones (from the fall) have been placed in our lost and found. Please come…
Boardman Arts Park Seeks Volunteers for May 25 Event
Boardman Arts Park is hosting May Madness on May 25, featuring games, face painting, food trucks, artists selling their wares, T-Rex racing, music, and more. Organizers are seeking a total of 60 volunteers to support the event. The park is…
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