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Campuswide News & Events
Main Street Delaware’s Free Summer Concerts Begin June 25
Main Street Delaware’s 2025 Summer on Winter Concert Series kicks off June 25 with three free outdoor concerts in downtown Delaware. Attendees are invited to dance in the streets during the June, July, and August performances, which will be held…
June 18 – Cold Cuts & Warm Welcomes
Warm welcomes and delicious cold cuts await! Join IOCP on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from noon – 2 p.m. in the Slocum Honors Lounge for a casual lunch of sandwiches and drinks. It’s the perfect chance to meet the new Assistant Director…
June 10 – CONSORT Service Interruptions
As part of our continued library systems transition work, the following CONSORT services will be unavailable starting end of day on June 10. Requesting physical items from other CONSORT libraries Renewing loans Accessing your library account online E-resources, local OWU…
June 4 – Degree Audit System Maintenance
The Degree Audit system will be offline on Wednesday, June 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a planned upgrade and system maintenance. Please direct any questions or concerns to Information Services, helpdesk@owu.edu, or 740-368-3120 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services…
June 2 – Brief, Scheduled Self-Service & PowerCampus Outage
Starting at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 2, Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. System access should be restored by noon the same day. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu.…
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.…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ 7:30 p.m. – Join Us for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference!
Are you interested in the future of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us today, Jan. 28, for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for these economies during the annual conference organized by The…
Jan. 30 @ 1 p.m. – Stratford Ecological Center Info Session
Are you looking for a summer job that includes outdoor work and nature education? Come learn about the summer opportunities with Stratford Ecological Center! Joining us will be Laura Underwood, Environmental Educator, for an information session. Register on Handshake for updates and…
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…
Student News & Events
Nov. 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Advising & Registration Help Desk
Have questions about advising? Looking to plan ahead? Last-minute changes? Academic Advising and Registrar staff are here to help! Stop by our help desk from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, in the Ham-Wil Atrium with any questions or…
Nov. 10 from 12-2 p.m. – Give Thanks with Cru!
Join us from 12-2 p.m. on the JAYwalk for a fun afternoon of gratitude and community! Enjoy fun lawn games, a thank-you card making station to spread some kindness, and free hot drinks and donuts to keep you warm. Come…
🎶 Live@OWU 2026 – Student Feedback Wanted!
We’re planning the Spring 2026 Live@OWU concert, and YOU get to help pick the artists! Check out the playlist and vote for your favorites! Please submit your top artist choices by Friday, Nov. 14. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of Student…
Nov. 12 @11:30 a.m. – Women in Politics
Join us for Women in Politics in Ham-Wil, Room 312, at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 12. We’ll be discussing the power, leadership, and impact of women in politics — sharing stories, exchanging ideas, and inspiring one another to make a difference.…
Call for Magazine Donations – Vision Board Night with Rafiki!
Rafiki will be hosting a Vision Board Night on Tuesday, Dec. 2, and we’d love your help! If you have old magazines that you no longer use, please consider donating them to be used for the event. If you’re interested…
🦃 TIME TO GET THANKFUL! 🍁 (Nov. 6 & 7)
Stop by our Gratitude Table hosted by Residential Life in your res hall lobby or at HWCC during the noon hour (Nov. 5–7) to write a Gratitude Card! Share what you’re thankful for – your friends, your bed, caffeine, or…
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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