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Campuswide News & Events

Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!

Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…

Oct. 19 @ 2 p.m. – Steiner & Hochwartner Recital (Updated Time!)

Join us for the opening night of Peter Steiner and Constanze Hochwartner’s 2025/2026 tour! Pianist/organist Constanze Hochwartner and trombonist Peter Steiner have been performing together as a duo since 2017. Together, they have toured Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and…

Oct. 17 & 18 @ 8 p.m. – Musical Theatre Scenes

IT’S A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING! The Performing Arts Department will present a cabaret of solo and group selections from the musical theatre repertoire in Jemison Auditorium, Sanborn Hall, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. …

TODAY! @ 4:15 p.m. – Bestselling Author Clint Smith Reading

The English Department’s Carpenter Lecture Series Presents: An Evening with Clint Smith: Stories, Histories, Culture. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 4:15 p.m. in Benes Rooms, HWCC. Author, journalist, poet, and educator Clint Smith is a staff writer for The Atlantic, as well…

Oct. 20 – Domestic Violence Awarness Speaker from Turning Point

Join Circle K International on Oct. 20 to learn more about Domestic Violence Awareness, Turning Point, and resources available in Merrick Hall, 3rd floor, from 12:30-1 p.m. Emma Loechler from Turning Point will be providing information about Turning Point, Domestic…

OWU Connection News & Events

TODAY @ Noon – Pitch OWU and Big Program Challenge Workshop

Are you interested in entrepreneurship? Do you have a big idea? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU and Big Problem Challenge, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! If you have an innovative and original idea, you are encouraged…

TODAY! Summer on the Cuyahoga Internship Info Session

SOTC is an intensive PAID summer internship experience in Cleveland. Typically 5-8 OWU students participate each summer. Why is SOTC great: Over 40 employers (business and non-profit) offer opportunities for students in a wide variety of majors. HOUSING IS FREE…

Feb. 6 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight

Career Opportunity Alert! Looking to kickstart your career or land a killer internship? Don’t miss the Employer Spotlight happening Feb. 16, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium! Employers and graduate programs on hand will include:…

Feb. 3-6 – Shape Your Future: Career Coaching Week

The Career Connection Office is thrilled to welcome several outstanding alumni and friends to campus during the week of Feb.3-6, 2025. They will be here to assist you with your career needs, including mock interviews, resume prep, interviewing skills, and…

Student News & Events

Canceled – Getting started in Pre-Med Research

The Research Panel hosted by the Minoritized Association of Pre-Medicine Students (MAPS) and the Genetics Club, scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 12 p.m. in SCSC 205, has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please…

LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group – Thursdays at Noon

If you would like to discuss or find support at the intersections of gender identity, sexuality, and faith, you are invited to the LGBTQ+ and Faith Discussion Group hosted by the Chaplain’s Office. This is an open-discussion time to explore…

Hit the Slopes with the Ski & Snowboarding Club!

Dates: Feb. 17 & 23 (4-9 p.m.). Don’t miss out! Whether you’re a first-timer or knocking off some rust, join us for an evening at Snow Trails in Mansfield, OH! ALL are welcome A $15 deposit is required for each…

Find the SLU That’s Right for You!

Have you been looking for a community of people who share your values? Or for a way to become more involved on campus? Or maybe you’ve just been wanting a change? A Small Living Unit (SLU) community may be just…

YDSA Game Night this Friday, Jan. 23

This Friday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m. in Stuyvesant Hall’s Fishbowl Lounge is YDSA’s first meeting of the semester. Bring any board games or video games, and get a chance to meet the members and discuss our plans for the…

Scholarships Available To United Methodist Students

The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 26-27 academic year. You can apply online at UMHEF.ORG. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS MARCH 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also has several scholarships available…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

April 23 @ 4 p.m. – First-Gen Graduation Celebration!

Faculty and staff are invited to join Bishop Elevate for the Class of 2025 First-Gen Graduation Celebration on Wednesday, April 23, from 4-5 p.m. in HWCC Benes A&B. First-Gen graduating seniors will get a special First-Gen OWU stole and lapel…

Volunteer at Late Night Breakfast

As the semester comes to a close, planning for Late Night Breakfast is underway! Late Night Breakfast is a finals week tradition — giving our students a much-needed reprieve from studying and writing as they prepare for final exams. Staff…

Celebrate Commencement with Your Graduate on Stage!

Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony. If you would like to participate, please email your request to registrar@owu.edu no later than Friday, April 25. Commencement will…

University Classifieds

Found: March 29 @ CNX event in Benes Room

A red spiral notebook was found at the CNX Event in the Benes Room on 3  It will be in the PG office, 205 Elliott Hall, for pick-up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Lost and Found Item Contact: Deb Lovell at pg@owu.edu

Slocum Lost and Found

If you’ve recently lost electronics in Slocum, stop by the IOCP office in 311 to check our lost and found bin. The front desk is staffed between 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day and a mentor will help you look through…

Lost Android Phone

I have lost an Android phone in a purple and black case, probably somewhere in Merrick. If found, please contact me at jfnahhas@owu.edu or take it to the Student Involvement Office desk in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Contact: Jenna Nahhas at jfnahhas@owu.edu


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