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Campuswide News & Events
March 26 – OWU Bookstore Will be Closed for Inventory
The OWU Bookstore will be closed all day on March 26 for inventory. Orders placed and paid for by 4 p.m. on March 25 may be picked up on March 26 by calling the store at 740-368-3396. We will reopen…
March 25 @ 4:30 p.m. – Eddy Memorial Lecture on the ‘U.S.-China AI Race’
The East Asian Studies Program, the International Studies Program, and the Department of Politics & Government would like to invite you to the John Kennard Eddy Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms.…
March 25 @ 4:15 p.m. – Honors Board Bingo with Faculty
Join the Honors Board on Wednesday, March 25, at 4:15 p.m., in Merrick 301 for a fun Bingo night. Come to get to know faculty, other students, and to win some fun prizes! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Honors Board Contact: Brooke…
March 22-28 – Wellness Week
The spring 2026 Wellness Week is March 22-28! There are events all week sponsored by a variety of offices and community organizations to support several dimensions of wellness. Mark your calendar and take a moment to support your wellness journey.…
Thank you for Another Successful Day of Giving!
The results are in, and we are absolutely blown away. When we launched this year’s We Are OWU giving day, we asked the Bishop community to help us ignite possibilities for our students. You exceeded that challenge and set the…
March 22 – Native Plant Seed Bomb Making @ Ross Art Museum
Sunday, March 22, from 2-4 p.m., stop by the Ross Art Museum to make your own native plant seed bombs at this workshop! Everyone is welcome, and you will go home with your own seed bombs to plant. This event…
OWU Connection News & Events
This Wednesday – Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv
🎭Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv Think improv is just for theater majors or comics? Think again! Improv is all about thinking on your feet and making conversation in the moment—which is exactly what happens when you’re networking (even if…
🎓Sept. 25 – 93+ Employers to Attend the Career Fair! See Who’s Coming!
The wait is almost over! The annual Career & Graduate School Fair is happening Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Ham-Wil Benes Rooms & Atrium. We have 93+ employers coming, including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit…
TPG Applications Live – DUE Oct. 15
Applications are now LIVE for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Projects proposed in this round should not start prior to Jan. 1, 2026. You can find a link to…
⏰ 2 Days – Career & Grad School Fair Prep!
The OWU Career & Graduate School Fair is almost here — happening Thursday, Sept. 25, from 11-2 p.m. in the Benes Rooms & Atrium! 🎉 ✨Get prepared to shine: Drop-In Prep Hours (Slocum 207, 9-5 p.m.) – Stop by for…
Thursday, Sept. 25 – New York Arts Program Info Session
Join us on Zoom this Thursday, Sept. 25, from 4-5 p.m. ET for a Virtual Info Session about OWU’s New York Arts Program. NYAP is an amazing opportunity to spend a semester in NYC, getting your feet wet in the…
Sept. 23 – CEA CAPA Tabling in HWCC Atrium
Interested in studying abroad in places like Costa Rica, Ireland, Italy, France, or Spain? CEA CAPA is an approved study abroad partner with OWU and has numerous academic and internship programs across the globe. Their institutional representative, Sean McCarthy, will…
Student News & Events
VOTE FOR WCSA (Student Government) REPRESENTATIVES TODAY
You will need to vote through the online election ballot. You can get to the election ballot to vote online as follows: 1. Log in to 2. Type “vote.” 3. Click the “Online Voting” link Or use this direct link:…
April 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Talent & Art After Dark
Get ready for an evening where words and voices shine at the Ross Art Museum. Students are welcome to sign up for the open mic, and special guest poets from Columbus, Ohio, will be performing. Join us on April 16,…
April 10 @ 5 p.m. – Cook, Eat & Vibe With Rafiki
Join us for Cook With Rafiki!! It is a fun, hands-on experience where we’ll be preparing a variety of African dishes together. Whether you love to cook or just want to try something new, this is a space to learn,…
Meet the Students Running for WCSA Office!
Election Day: Friday, April 10, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. (Check your OWU email on Friday for voting instructions) Meet the students running for your Student Government (WCSA)! You can find more information about the students running for office by…
Thinking About a Marketing Major at OWU?
This major offers a wide range of exciting, creative, and fast-growing career paths. Whether you love storytelling, analytics, or strategy—there’s something for you. Here are some paths our alumni have taken: Sophia DelGallo ’24 – Human Resources Coordinator at Goulston…
Seniors – Join us for the Commencement Speakers Announcement!
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, Seniors are invited to join President Matt vandenBerg and University Advancement for the announcement of the 2026 Commencement speakers. Refreshments and light bites will be provided. At 5:30 p.m. at the Hickson Patio of the…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
NO Check Run during the week of Thanksgiving
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will not be a check/ACH run during the week of Nov. 24. Concur expense reports and cash advances will not be processed this week either. There will be a check run on November 20th,…
Nov. 16 @ 4 p.m. – Free Kids Craft: Thanksgiving Pinecone Turkey
Come visit the Ross Art Museum on Sunday, Nov. 16, between 2 and 4 p.m. to make your own Thanksgiving pinecone turkey! All ages free family craft. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Work to Upgrade Office Printers Continues Nov. 14, 1-Time Log-In Needed
The OWU Facilities staff will continue Nov. 14 to install the PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus. Work will be completed in about a week, and Facilities will inform each department when PaperCut is active…
University Classifieds
Items Found in Slocum Reading Room
Did you lose a large water bottle or laptop charger in the Slocum Reading Room? Please stop by the IOCP to describe the items and claim them. Thank you! Source: Office of International and Off-Campus Programs
Summer 2025 Camp Counselors Wanted for OWL Camp
OWL is a summer residential (3 weeks) and day (2 weeks) camp for gifted and talented students in grades 5 – 8 held on the OWU campus each June and July. Requirements to be a Residential or Day camp counselor:…
FOUND: Olive Green Jacket in Benes Rooms on Nov. 13
If you are missing an olive green fall/winter jacket, please come to Elliott 205 and claim it. It was found after the Eddy Lecture in Ham-Wil on Nov. 13, 2024. You can also call 3906 and talk to Deb in…
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