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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 19 – We Are OWU – Basketball Double Header
We Are OWU is partnering to bring some extra energy and excitement to Branch Rickey Arena on Feb. 19. Join us as we cheer on the women’s basketball game starting at 6 p.m. and the men’s game at 8 p.m.…
Feb. 19 @ 5 p.m. – Refusing Death, Merrick 301
This year, The B.A. Jones Lecture on Race & Society (SOAN), The R. Kragalott Lecture on Human Rights, Genocide & Mass Atrocity (HIST), and The B.F. Marsh Lecture on Public Affairs (PG) are collaborating to present a lecture and panel…
Feb. 23 – Children’s Art Scavenger Hunt @ The Ross
Sunday, Feb. 23 during open hours (1-5 p.m.) Bring your little ones to engage with art. Tour the museum at your own pace with a children’s scavenger hunt game and win an art-themed prize for a completed card! Recommended ages…
Faculty Teaching Award Nominations – Submit Your Favorite by Feb. 17
Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate your favorite faculty member or colleague this year. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to simply fill out the form: select an award, choose an eligible nominee, and share why they deserve the…
Feb. 20 @ 7 p.m. – For the Culture: Soul Train Edition
For the Culture is an annual Black History Month Celebration open to everyone at OWU. This year’s theme is ’70s Soul Train based on the Television show, so come ready to eat and dance in your best ’70s attire! There…
Feb. 22 @ 6:30 p.m. – Spanish Play: “Love Stories Not So Exemplary”
The Department of World Languages and Cultures, in collaboration with students from Professor Nieto’s class Women and Power in Early Modern Spain, invites you to the performance Historias amorosas no tan ejemplares, by Mexican artists Paola Izquierdo. Based on novels by 17th-century writer…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ Noon – Bishop Launch Program Info Session
Want to gain an advantage in your internship search? 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 your…
Register for a Bishop Launch Program Info Session
Want to gain an advantage in your internship search? Check out the Bishop Launch Program — a semester-long intern development program designed to help you become a confident, competent, and competitive internship and job seeker and successfully launch into your post-OWU…
May 2 @ Noon – Want To Do Good? Learn More About GVI
WHAT: Global Vision International Virtual Information Session WHERE: Virtually on Zoom! WHEN: Thursday, May 2 TIME: 12-1 p.m. WHY?: Interested in traveling while still concentrating on your academic and professional advancement? Come learn about Global Vision International! They have wide variety…
TODAY @ Noon – Get Ready for Summer with Expert Job Prep! ☀🏖
Are you ready for the summer but still figuring out your job or internship plans? Do you want to create/update your resume or cover letter? We’ve got just the thing! Join us on Thursday, April 25th, from 12-3:30 pm, as we…
April 25 @ Noon – Get ready for Summer with Expert Job Prep! ☀🏖
Are you ready for summer but still figuring out your job or internship plans? Do you want to create/update your resume or cover letter? We’ve got just the thing! Join us on Thursday, April 25, from 12-3:30 p.m., as we…
Applications Due Today! $1,500 Scholarship for Women in Economics & Business
Women in economics and business, apply for a $1,500 scholarship! The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship has launched an exciting new scholarship aimed at fostering opportunities for women in the fields of economics and business. The Woltemade Center’s…
Student News & Events
April 15 @ 5 p.m. – Interfaith Easter Celebration
Join us on the JAYwalk on Tuesday, April 15, from 5-7 p.m. for a house project celebrating Easter! There will be prizes, an egg hunt, free food, and egg dyeing! All faith, spiritual, and non-faith traditions are welcome! For questions,…
April 17 @ Noon – Student Involvement Office Focus Group – We Want Your Feedback
The Student Involvement Office is hosting an in-person focus group to learn more about your involvement experience on campus! We are interested in understanding how we can better craft our programs, events, and services to support students during their time…
April 17 @ 7 p.m. – Worship Night
On Thursday, April 17, from 7-8 p.m., Cru is hosting a time of worship in the Welch basement. All are welcome and encouraged to come, regardless of practice, sect, or denomination. Come and praise — or if singing isn’t your…
April 21 @ 1 p.m. – History Paper Awards Submission Deadline
Are you eligible to win a History Paper Award? These awards are based upon a paper you have already written (or are writing) for an OWU History Class. Please keep in mind, this is NOT something you create now. (Eligible…
April 24 @ 5:15 p.m. – Spanish Soirée!
Join the students of Spanish 499 for an evening of storytelling, music, and live performance inspired by the timeless tales of 17th-century Spanish writer María de Zayas. Experience the voices of the past brought to life on stage. Thursday, April…
LGBTQIA2S+ Community Gathering and Support Space
Counseling Services, in partnership with the Chaplain’s Office, will be offering a Community Gathering & Support Space for LGBTQIA2S+ Students and Allies. This is a space created for students who may be feeling more stressed due to recent events and…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Oct. 31 @ Noon – Market Position Town Hall in the Benes Rooms
Faculty & Staff – please join us for a town hall about market position on Oct. 31 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. After conversing with hundreds of community members (faculty, staff, students), alumni, and Board of…
Fall ’24 Cybersecurity Training Scheduled
All faculty and staff will receive the fall cybersecurity training via email on Monday, Oct. 28. This is a recommended training and takes less than 15 minutes to complete. The training module will be open through the end of this…
Former Staff Member Donna Tucker Savely Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Donna Tucker Savely, 86, passed away earlier this month. She had recently moved to Sebring, Florida, from Delaware, Ohio, where she resided for over 60 years. Donna worked at Ohio…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Bracelet Near Hobson Library
Please come to the Hobson Library’s main desk and describe the bracelet to pick it up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Found: Sunglasses in Slocum
Recently a pair of sunglasses was found on one of the couches in the Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Slocum. If you are missing your sunglasses or think you left yours in the Reading Room, please stop by…
Free Twin XL Comforter
Hi! I have a newly dry-cleaned Twin XL Comforter that I’m giving away. It is navy blue and only used a few times. If you’d like it, email me at gmpoliseno@owu.edu. Have a great first week! Contact: Gaby Poliseno at…
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