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Campuswide News & Events

December Stained Glass Class with Pia Douglas – Join Us!

Due to the great response and fun experience with the fall-themed stained glass class, we’re excited to announce a winter-themed one. This class, led by renowned artist Pia Douglas and facilitated by the OWL Program at OWU, is open to…

Today! Icons in Motion: Basketball Legends – ART 492 Pop-Up Show

Get ready to experience the power and artistry of basketball like never before! Join us at Branch Rickey Arena from 5-8 p.m. today for Icons in Motion: Basketball Legends through the Lens, an unforgettable ART 492 pop-up show. This one-of-a-kind…

What Are the Odds? – ART 492 Pop-Up Show Today!

What Are the Odds? A Captivating Art Show About Gambling Step into a world where chance meets creativity and luck becomes a canvas. What Are the Odds? is an evocative art show exploring the timeless allure of gambling through a…

OWU Daily Going on Thanksgiving Break!

It’s time for Thanksgiving break?! Please remember the OWU Daily is intended to publish only when classes are in session. To ensure everyone’s last-minute news is shared, however, we’ll publish on Monday, Nov. 25, and then return on Monday, Dec.…

Server Maintenance Planned for the Degree Audit System

Starting at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, the Degree Audit system will be taken offline for planned system maintenance. We anticipate this outage will require less than 2 hours to complete. Degree Audit is expected to resume normal operations…

Nov. 20 @ 8 p.m. – Jake Smith Quartet

Join the Jake Smith Quartet for an evening of innovative, original modern jazz in Jemison Auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. Experience the band’s unique sound as they blend intricate melodies with improvisational brilliance in an unforgettable live…

OWU Connection News & Events

Seniors! Register TODAY – Munch & Mingle Celebratory Event!

Senior Munch and Mingle: April 4, 6:30-7 p.m. in Smith Hall 2nd Floor & Hallway Register TODAY (so we can get enough food and beverages for you!) PLEASE REGISTER AND GET READY TO: Learn WHO Your Commencement Speaker Is! CELEBRATE Your…

April 5 Deadline: Spring Student Symposium

If you would like to present at the Spring Student Symposium, you must apply by Friday, April 5, at 11:59 pm. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of OWU students across the academic spectrum.  This year’s Symposium will…

April 6 @11 a.m. – BSU Presents: Columbus Zoo Trip

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure this Saturday, April 6, as the BSU invites you to join us on a thrilling trip to the Columbus Zoo! Picture this: a day filled with wonder and excitement, where every detail has…

April 12 @ Noon – Undergraduate Research: Share, Learn & Plan

Join your Peers as they talk about their undergraduate research experiences! Research comes in many forms and through many organizations, individuals and programs, sometimes it can seem a little overwhelming to approach it. You may not even know why or what you would…

April 3 @ Noon – BLP Info Session 1!

Want to gain an advantage in your internship search? Then check out the Bishop Launch Program (BLP) — a semester-long intern development program designed to help you become a confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seeker and successfully launch into…

Student News & Events

March 6 Deadline – Submit Your Creative Work to The OWL!

OWU’s own student-run literary journal, The OWL, is accepting submissions for the 2025 issue! Please send us your best work at owlmag@owu.edu by March 6. Complete submission guidelines can be found on our website. Fiction: up to 2,000 words Nonfiction: up to 2,000 words Poetry:…

Feb. 28 from 3-5 p.m. – Bracelet Making

Come by Crider Lounge in HWCC to make a bracelet or jewelry! Materials will be provided, from 3-5 on Friday, Feb. 28. Hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Cru Contact: Elisabeth Johnston at ejohnston@owu.edu

March 3 @ 6 p.m. – Sex In The Dark

Join Residential Life and The Bishop Way for Sex In The Dark in the Benes Rooms from 6-7 p.m. March 3! This is a fun lights-off event where students can ask anonymous questions pertaining to sexual well-being! We will have…

Job Opportunity for Graduating Seniors – Office of the President!

Ready your resumes, seniors! The Office of the President is once again offering a full-time, paid postgraduate position to one qualified senior beginning in late May 2025. For one year, the Postgraduate Assistant will work directly with OWU leaders to…

Apply to Mortar Board – Deadline this Friday (Feb. 28)

Attention current Sophomores and Juniors! Are you a student who prioritizes leadership and service on campus? If so, consider applying to Mortar Board! Mortar Board is a national honor society that offers valuable alumni connections, opportunities for leadership and service…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Former Staff Member Pam Besel Passes Away

We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Pam Besel passed away Oct. 20 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Her family shares that Pam lived a full and giving life while dealing with Type 1 diabetes before she “joined…

Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Nov. 1 Deadline

News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the November edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Nov. 1. We are also accepting posts for the December News for OWU Families. That…

November Blackboard Updates

Each month, Anthology releases enhancements to their learning management system. Here’s a summary of what’s coming on Thursday, Nov. 7. For Instructors: Role play option for AI Conversations – (AI what?) Improvement to resizing blocks in Documents, with a modified resize…

University Classifieds

Missing a Key Fob?

A black Key Fob was found in University Hall. Please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs (Univ 107) to claim it. For any questions or concerns, please contact Kate Cole (kkcole@owu.edu). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs Contact: Kate Cole…


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