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Campuswide News & Events
Professors in a Dunk Tank?
Come to the 2021 Olentangy River Festival from 1-5 p.m. Sept. 11 and check out who from OWU is in the Department of Environment and Sustainability’s dunk tank! The fundraiser will support the department’s new Outdoor Club and “OWU Outside”…
Sept. 2 @ 5:30pm – GiveBackHack Information Session
You’re invited to come together to learn about an energy-packed weekend of hands-on learning in entrepreneurship & business where real projects are born and have the ability to move forward. The information session will take place on September 2nd from…
Got Oboes?
Did you play the oboe in high school? Need an instrument or help with reeds? Free lesson and oboe reed available through September 30, 2021. Contact Karen Pfeifer @ klpfeife@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Music Contact: Karen Pfeifer at musicd@owu.edu
Sept. 2 @ 5:30pm – GiveBackHack Information Session
You’re invited to come together to learn about an energy-packed weekend of hands-on learning in entrepreneurship & business where real projects are born and have the ability to move forward. The information session will take place on September 2 from…
Aug. 29 – Zoom Opening Reception @ 2pm for Ross Museum
The Ross Museum opens again on the first day of classes with 2 new exhibits! The works of 26 women photographers from the permanent collection of the Museum are featured in an exhibit titled “Women Behind The Lens”. The online…
7 Amazing Presentations in 3-Minute Chunks
Don’t miss i³ — 3-minute lectures filled with ideas, insight, and imagination — at noon Sept. 8 in the Benes Rooms! See great mini-lectures from Amy Butcher, Shala Hankison, Bob Harmon, Vanessa Hildebrand, Craig Jackson, Brianna Mack, and Christopher Modica.…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
OWU Roller Skating Club Interest Form
Below is a google form, I am proposing to add a new club to the university for us to be able to go roller skating together. This is my way of getting signatures to all of those that are interested.…
Feb. 15 @ 7:30 p.m. – Galentine’s with the Kappas!
2/15 at 7:30 PM! Wear your comfiest PJs and join the Kappas in a Galentine’s Day movie night! We will be watching The Notebook and pizza will be provided! Meet up with Kappas in the Smith lobby at 7:30 PM…
Feb. 14 @ Noon – Queer Christian Discussion Group
If you identify as LGBTQIA+ or anywhere on the Queer spectrum and would like to discuss the intersections of gender identity, sexuality, and Christianity, you are invited to the first meeting of a new Queer Christian Discussion Group co-hosted by…
Feb. 8 @ 5-7 p.m. – Valentine’s Day Open House at CAH
Come join the Creative Arts House for a pre-Valentine’s Day celebration! We will be playing games, decorating cookies, making cards, and you’ll be able to make your own chocolate-covered strawberries! Our house is located at 123 Oak Hill Ave. If…
Interfaith SLUsh Week Calendar!
Join IF for a slew of events next week! Tuesday — Craft Night; 5-7 Come make Valentines cards for partners and friends. Wednesday — Open House; 6-9 Check out our SLU and learn what it’s like to live in our community…
Sign Up for the Alumni Partner Career Conversation Days!
Have you thought about speaking with an OWU graduate about their career path, but you were too nervous to reach out? Or have you already found benefit in connecting with Alumni and are looking for another opportunity? SIGN UP TO…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Improve your Blackboard Learn and/or Collaborate skills
Information Services has created three online courses for learning Blackboard Learn (our LMS) and Collaborate, (their web conferencing platform.) The content has been provided by Blackboard. All OWU faculty and staff may self-enroll and study at their own pace, or…
Cosmetic Upgrades to Bishopbuy
The next time you log into Bishopbuy you may notice some changes! The 20.1 release to the Bishopbuy system has been rolled out and has simplified the appearance of our site! You can still complete all of the actions you’re…
Spring Staff & Faculty Step Challenge – Join the Fun!
We are excited to announce the Step Challenge is back! Once again we want to encourage a healthy lifestyle, celebrate OWU camaraderie, and have some fun (even if we are remote)! This opportunity is open to all current OWU employees.…
University Classifieds
Flash Drives for OWjL Campers
We are looking for any unused flash drives you would be willing to donate to OWjL Camp. These will be used or given to our campers next summer. We are in Univ Hall room 024. If we are not in…
In Need of OWU Certified Drivers – $10 per Hour
Rafiki is in need of 2-3 OWU certified student drivers for Fri., Sept. 14. We need someone to pick up the performer from Columbus Airport, another/same person to drop off the performer from Columbus Airport and a third driver to…
FOUND Fit Bit in Merrick Hall
Found a Fit Bit outside Merrick Hall. Please contact Lisa Ho (llho@owu.edu) or stop by Merrick Hall, Room 108 if you think it might be yours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP. Contact: Lisa Ho at llho@owu.edu.
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