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Campuswide News & Events
April’s Mindfulness Moments to Focus on ‘Your Senses’: Pick Up ‘Your Senses’ Kit at SIO
Mindfulness Moment is a free, drop-in, no-registration-necessary group offering various mindfulness/meditation exercises to bring awareness and balance to body and mind. This is a virtual space that meets for an hour each week on Wednesdays at noon. Please bring yourself,…
Religious Life Awards–Nominations Open–Due Friday, April 30
The Chaplain’s Office invites nominations for the annual religious life awards. Awardees will be recognized at the (virtual) Baccalaureate Service on May 28. Descriptions of the awards for graduating seniors, as well as a faculty and a staff member, along…
The OWU Historical Collection Wants Your Coronavirus Story
The Coronavirus outbreak has affected nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Global response to the ongoing crisis is transforming the norms by which our nations, regions, and institutions operate. Amidst all of the monumental events taking place, we believe…
Today @ 7 pm – Delaware African American Heritage Council Launches Storytelling Series
The Delaware African American Heritage Council is launching “Sankofa Storytelling Series,” featuring stories relevant to the African American experience. The series will kick off at 7 p.m. April 21 via Facebook Live. Theodora Higgenbotham, OWU Class of 1974, will begin…
Twelfth Night Debuts Friday!
“Twelfth Night, 2020” is a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s original which refocuses the text on the LGBTQIA+ community representation and inclusivity, set within circumstances that underscore the vital importance of peaceful protest as the voice of a community. We hope…
Mindful Moments for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Mindful Moments: stop by the Student Information Desk on the first floor of HWCC to pick up a “mindful moment” packet. These different packets will offer you tips and trips for grounding yourself during stressful or traumatic times. Each week…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Oct. 19 @ 9 a.m. – Engineering and the Dual-Degree Program Meeting
Interested in studying engineering? A representative from the James McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis will be on campus the morning of Wednesday, October 19 (from 9 to 11:30 AM) to answer any questions you may…
Oct. 17-21 – CKI Beads for Breast Cancer Fundraiser
Circle K will be hosting our second annual Beads for Breast Cancer fundraiser in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium. Bracelets, key chains, ribbons, and more will be available. All proceeds will go to a local non-profit supporting those battling breast…
Oct. 19 @ 5 p.m. – Plaidurday Fall Festival
BISHOPS, mark your calendars for Plaidurday Fall Festival, an annual nationwide celebration of plaid! The event will take place Oct. 19th, 5pm-7pm on Frat Hill! The event will feature a free food truck, donuts, a corn maze, fire pits, games,…
TODAY @ Noon – Opportunities and Ideas for Zoology Majors
Join Mindy Agin from Career Connection today from 12-1pm in SCSC 163 for Animals Unlimited: Opportunities and Ideas for Zoology Majors! This info session is a conversation about the many opportunities and ideas about internships and work for people who love…
Oct. 18 @ 8 p.m. – QPR Training Tomorrow in Stuy Fishbowl
QPR is an evidence-based suicide intervention training developed by the QPR Institute. QPR teaches anyone how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and follow the 3 simple steps of QPR – Question, Persuade, and Refer to get…
Nov. 10 @ 9 p.m. – Late Night at Smith: Open Mic Night
Have you been working on a song, poem, or performance this semester? Or just love preforming? Come join Residential Life for Late Night @Smith: Open Mic Night on November 10 at 9 p.m. on the Stairs. Use the link to…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Nov. 19 @ NOON – Combined: Starfish and Degree Audit
Information Services presents a technical training on Starfish and Degree Audit for professional development. It will be held Nov. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. in Corns 109. An introductory or refresher training on our student success and degree audit…
Honorary Doctorate Degree – Call for Nominations
Dear Colleagues, Each year we solicit nominations from the faculty and staff of possible recipients of honorary doctorate degrees. Candidates may be eminent people in their respective fields or people who have contributed importantly to the betterment of our world.…
TODAY @ 12:05 p.m. – Faculty/Staff Bible Study
Join us for fellowship and discussion! We study a different verse (or verses) each meeting, thus you cannot fall behind! Bring your lunch or a cup of coffee and enjoy our caring, lively discussion group! We meet in Peale Chapel.…
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