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Campuswide News & Events
Commencement Day Parking
Can you believe that Commencement is 1 DAY AWAY? As a courtesy to our campus visitors, please park in remote lots on Saturday if at all possible. In particular, please avoid the Edwards, Science Center, Phillips, Selby, and Ham-Wil lots.…
Tonight @ 7 – Baccalaureate Celebration, Featuring a Conversation with Jasmine Guy!
Everyone is invited to attend the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate ceremony tonight featuring graduating seniors reflecting on their OWU journeys and Emmy Award-winning actor Jasmine Guy in conversation with President Matt vandenBerg and Chief Diversity Officer Dawn Chisebe. The celebration…
Library Complex and Arts Arena – Town Hall Recording Available
Thanks to all who were able to attend the Library Complex and Arts Arena Town Hall on April 24. The recording is now available. If you have questions, please use the feedback form or send an email to Brian Rellinger (barellin@owu.edu).…
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
OWU Connection News & Events
Beginning Jan. 29 – Harness the Power of YOU!
Harness the Power of YOU is a 5-week career exploration program — 5 Wednesdays, Jan. 29-Feb. 26, noon-1 p.m. in Slocum 201, lunch included. Looking to reduce your stress in deciding what major to choose or change to? Interested in…
Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!
Join OWU Professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy hosts the 5-week program. In this course, you will examine the history of the Mediterranean Diet, how…
Jan. 30 @ 6:30 p.m. – 100 Day Countdown to Graduation + Real Life 101 Kickoff
Seniors – you have 100 days until graduation! This is Career Connection’s featured event to get you ready for life after graduation. It is geared toward graduating seniors and is open to any student graduating in 2025. This event will…
Jan. 24 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Friday, Jan. 24 (12:10-1 p.m.) to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and four-step…
Semester Exchange at Claflin University!
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to spend a semester at an HBCU (Historically Black College/University)? Now you can! One of the many amazing benefits of our new sister school agreement with Claflin University is the opportunity for…
Jan. 22 – TODAY! Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop
Time: 12-1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304. Lunch provided. Looking to land a meaningful and fun summer internship or job, but not quite sure how? Today’s workshop is for YOU! Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and Career Connection, our Summer Internship and…
Student News & Events
Nov. 6 @ 6 p.m. – Student Chill Game Night!
On Thursday, Nov. 6, join us at the Ross Art Museum for snacks and games. Uno, Exploding Kittens, and Blokus are just a few of the games we’ve got for game night! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth…
Come Meet Latine/Hispanic Faculty and Staff with VIVA!
Meet OWU’s Latine/Hispanic faculty and staff in the Crider Lounge this Thursday at noon. VIVA, the Latine club on campus, invites you to meet OWU’s staff who share your cultural backgrounds, language, and traditions. Enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, and various…
Ski Stowe 2026 Trip Registration Open – Reserve by Nov. 4
The Executive Board is thrilled to announce that registration for our Winter Trip to Stowe, Vermont, is officially OPEN! Trip Details: Destination: Stowe Mountain Resort, Vermont Dates: Monday, Jan. 5 -Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 Cost: $375 per person Deposit of $175…
Nov. 7 – Free Festival Concert: Phi Fest at Phi Delta Theta!
Phi Delta Theta is having a free concert with optional donations to raise money and awareness for ALS research in support of our philanthropy: Live Like Lou Foundation. Come see four bands perform on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Phi…
Survey on Chronic Illness and Elected Office
Student researchers with Dr. Nestor are interested in understanding how chronic illnesses impact public perceptions of candidates for elected office. If you would like to consider participating in the survey, please follow the link below. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Oct. 31 @ Noon – French Fall Fashion Event!
Come join Le Cercle Français and CPB to celebrate French and Francophone fall fashion on Oct. 31, 12-1 p.m. in Benes Rooms A and B! We will have a beret decoration workshop, a tote bag painting workshop, and a workshop…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Save the Date: Barbara MacLeod’s Retirement Reception
Please save the date: Join the Department of Economics and Business in celebrating Barbara MacLeod as she retires from OWU. Monday, April 14, from 3-6 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum RSVPs appreciated, drop-ins welcome! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Department of Economics…
April 2 @ 12:10 p.m. – Lunch and Learn with Counseling Services
Counseling Services is excited to invite all faculty and staff to join us for a special Lunch and Learn session on Wednesday, April 2 (from 12:10-1 p.m. in the Counseling Services office), to explore the topic of neurodivergence in the…
Faculty Survey on the OWU Bookstore!
As we work to improve the OWU Bookstore, we ask faculty to please complete a brief survey. This survey asks about your experience with the OWU Bookstore, how you think it can be improved, and your course adoptions. All questions…
University Classifieds
Found – Red Bishops Nalgene
A red Bishops Nalgene water bottle was found at the end of the Connection Conference in the Slocum Reading Room. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 210 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: self Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Lost Keys Along Park Avenue
A keychain of 4-5 keys attached to a small blue lanyard was dropped along the route between the Science Center, Branch-Rickey Arena, and Park Avenue. I ride my bike to school every day, and they were lost this Wednesday at…
Found AirPods
If you’re missing AirPods in a flowery case, please visit the Residential Life Office (2nd floor of Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, across from lounge) to pick them up! Contact: Elizabeth Sumoza at desumoza@owu.edu
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