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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Nov. 19 @ 8 p.m. – Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble Concert
Under the direction of Kevin Turner, the Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble will perform in Gray Chapel on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. The group will perform a variety of pieces by composers such as John Coltrane, Antonio Carlos Jobim,…
Nov 14 @ 4 p.m. – Fossils and Halos Show Panel Discussion
Ross Art Museum Show Discussion – An ancient shark inspiring modern-day art? Come find out what this show is all about from our expert panel of art historians, geographers, paleobiologists, artists, and evolutionary biologists. Event is free and open to…
Nov. 14 @ 1 p.m. – Cartoons about College Athletes – an ART 492 pop-up show!
Cartoons about College Athletes – Nov. 14, 1-4 p.m., Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Come to the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center lobby for an exciting pop-up show where creativity meets cartoons! Students are invited to unleash their imagination and humor by creating their…
Nov. 17 @ 2 p.m. – Native American Themed Children’s Story Time
Native American Story Time and Coloring at the Ross! (Recommended for children pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade.) At 2 p.m., guests will enjoy a reading of “Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story,” written by Kevin Noble Maillard. Afterward, children will…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Tonight @ 7:30 – The Heisler Business Ethics Lecture with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
Join us tonight for the 2024 Heisler Business Ethics Lecture “Shaping Organizational Culture: The Ethical Imperative in Global Leadership” featuring keynote speaker Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, President of the Middle East Policy Council and former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at…
Apply to be a Career Ambassador!
Do you regularly work with Career Connection? Do you believe it is a fantastic resource to help students with their professional journeys? Then you should become a Career Ambassador! Apply to our exciting leadership experience where you serve as an Ambassador…
Small Grant Program – Closing Soon for the Academic Year
The Small Grant Program for this academic year will be ending soon. Over 40 grants have already been awarded. If you are considering or working on a Small Grant Proposal, please submit soon. If you have questions, please email iocp@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP / OWU…
Student News & Events
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…
TODAY @ 4 p.m. – Donuts and Drop-In with the Honors Board
Join the Honors Board in the Slocum Honors lounge on Feb. 26 from 4-5 p.m. Enjoy mochi donuts, study time, and the chance to ask questions about classes, research, and graduating with honors. All are welcome! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Honors…
SSRP Applications due March 4, 2025
Applications for the expanded Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) are due soon – March 4, 2025. Be sure all parts of the application are submitted by March 4. For more information see the SSRP website and the projects being offered. Questions? Contact ssrp@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: SSRP…
Feb. 27 @ 6 p.m. – Sassy Coloring – Museum Chill Night
Come check out our new sassy coloring pages! We will also have tea and snacks from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday evening, Feb. 27. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
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
Sept. 26-29 @12:15 p.m. – Free Caricature Portraits with Musing with Muses in Ham-Wil
Hello! My name is Kara Cannon, and I’m conducting practice trials for my new web series/caricature business, Musing with Muses. I will ask you a personal question and draw out your response. Questions can be along the lines of what’s…
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…
iPod Left in Hobson Library – Please Stop By and Describe the Case to Claim
You can pick it up at the main desk. Thanks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
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