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Campuswide News & Events
July 2 – Join Main Street Delaware for First Friday!
Main Street Delaware is celebrating Independence Day with a First Friday “Chalk It Up for Freedom!” sidewalk chalk art party that includes live music and a classic car show. During the July 2 event, everyone is invited to decorate the…
Daily Symptom Tracker – Check Ins No Longer Necessary
Faculty, staff, and students no longer need to report daily symptoms using the Campus Clear app. The reminders have been disabled at this time. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services. Contact: Brian Rellinger at barellin@owu.edu
Institutionally Sponsored International Travel
Beginning 1 July, OWU’s policy for international travel will change. Please see for more information. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection / IOCP. Contact: Darrell Albon at international@owu.edu
Daily Symptom Tracker – Check Ins No Longer Necessary
Faculty, staff, and students no longer need to report daily symptoms using the Campus Clear app. The reminders have been disabled at this time. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services. Contact: Brian Rellinger at barellin@owu.edu
Today – Smith Hall to Have Planned Power Outage; Some Buildings to Lose OWU Phones, Internet, Wi-Fi
As part of its transformation into a first-year living and learning community, Smith Hall East and West will experience a planned power outage from approximately 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, June 14. The building’s emergency lighting will be fully…
OWU Daily Summer Publication Schedule
The OWU Daily is now publishing weekly each Monday through Aug. 16, when daily publication resumes. Please submit all postings before noon on the Thursday prior to your desired Monday publication date. Thank you and have a great summer! –The OWU Daily editors
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Oct. 20 @ 6 p.m. – Model UN Meeting
OWU Model UN has not been operation for some time, but it starts again. Every Thursday at 6 pm, we will meet in Crider Lounge on the 2nd floor of HWCC. This Thursday’s meeting is the first one this semester, so we…
Winter Intramurals!
Winter Intramurals season starts October 24th and finishes on November 17th. We are offering Spikeball inside the Benes room (Tuesday + Thursday 7-9pm) and Futsal (Monday + Wednesday 7-9pm) inside Edwards Gym. Registration closes October 24th by noon. Only a…
WinS Annual Poinsettia Sale Through Nov. 11!
The Women in Science Club is having its annual poinsettia sale! We have a variety of poinsettias and other festive plants available. Payment is requested at the time of order (check, cash, or Venmo @Lmtuhela) and the plants will arrive…
Oct. 24 @ Noon – Education Department General Advising Session
With registration right around the corner, the Education Department is trying something different this year. We have many potential Education students that are currently being advised by faculty outside of our department, so we want to offer you an opportunity…
Oct. 28 from 12:10-12:50 p.m. – Interested in a BFA?
Are you a rising junior or sophomore who is eligible and interested in the BFA degree, which is a specialized degree in Studio Arts? Please come for an informational session to learn more about the application process, BFA requirements, and…
Take a Yoga Class for Credit!
Take Hatha Yoga for a .25 credit! You will learn more about your body and its abilities, your mind and where it takes you, plus ways to use your breath to help increase your energy, wind yourself down at the…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Join ILiADS Summer Activities
Although the Institute for Liberal Arts Digital Scholarship (iliads.org) is unable to hold its annual event in person this year, the ILiADS Steering Committee will be hosting several conversations over the summer. Our hope is that these activities and new…
Former Coach, Faculty Member Mary Parker Passes Away
I am saddened to share that legendary Ohio Wesleyan coach and physical education faculty member Mary Parker has died at age 82 following a brave battle with cancer. Known affectionately as “Parkie” to her many OWU friends, Mary died peacefully…
Details of July 2 Blackboard Learn Updates
The Blackboard Learn update coming July 2nd includes several enhancements. Blackboard provides updates the first week of each month. Here are some highlights of July’s update: Course discussions improvements In the Ultra Course View, students currently can create their own…
University Classifieds
Instructors Wanted for 2019 OWjL Camp (Summer)
Being an OWjL Camp Instructor is a wonderful opportunity to have fun teaching gifted middle school students who want to learn in a challenging environment like OWU. Other instructors have described this experience as “fun and entertaining.” Want to have…
Lost iPhone
Lost black iPhone 6s Wednesday, Dec. 12. There is a light blue case on it with stickers all over the back; one of them says “bite me” with a picture of a bat. The phone is currently dead. If found…
Lost Under Armour Grey Hoodie
Lost a grey pullover hoodie with a small Under Armour logo in the middle of the chest. If found please email wejones@owu.edu. Thank you Contact: Winter Jones at wejones@owu.edu.
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