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Campuswide News & Events
TODAY @ 7 p.m. – Learn About The Total Solar Eclipse of April 8!
Come to see Dr. Bob Harmon’s talk about what to expect when a total solar eclipse comes to the OWU campus on April 8. Sure, you’ve seen photos, but anyone who has ever witnessed totality knows that photos don’t do…
April 2 @12 p.m. – Let’s Talk Money: Navigate Financial Resources
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council (DEIC) is hosting a Financial Literacy Series that is open to all students, faculty, and staff. The Council is pleased to have Alvin Asiamah, one of the main founding partners of TSG Advice Partners,…
TODAY @ 12:10 p.m. in Merrick 301 – Learn about the Total Solar Eclipse of April 8!
Come to see Dr. Bob Harmon’s talk about what to expect when a total solar eclipse comes to the OWU campus on April 8. Sure, you’ve seen photos, but anyone who has ever witnessed totality knows that photos don’t do…
April 3 @ 5 p.m. – Political Roundtable Discussion Presented by WCSA!
The Student Inclusion and Advocacy Committee will be hosting a political roundtable discussion, followed by a fun Jubilee event! We are looking for students of ALL backgrounds to come and share their political opinions on various current events. This is…
TODAY @ 4:15 p.m. – Lydia Conklin Reading
The English Department welcomes Lydia Conklin TODAY from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall. Conklin is the author of Rainbow, Rainbow, a short story collection that celebrates the humor and depth of the queer and trans experience…
April 27 @ 1 p.m. – Columbus Earth Day Festival Trip!
With Green Week approaching, the ENVS Green Week team will be sending out interest forms for fun and green-themed events! We are planning to take students to the Columbus Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 27, from 1-6 p.m. (negotiable between…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 28 @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 2nd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection, host a “Street Fair” featuring Black- and minority-owned businesses in…
Sept. 28 @ 11 a.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Tracy Gorham, Founder of ConexEd
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham in an inspiring keynote speech that highlights the transformative power of human connection in education. Learn how her unique journey and dedication to innovation are shaping the future of student success. Don’t…
OWU Connection Conference – Schedule is Live
Join us for a day of instruction at the OWU Connection Conference on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start mapping out your Conference Day plans now using the event schedule. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection…
Sept. 27 @ 12 p.m. – New York Arts Program Information Session
Are you interested in spending a semester in New York City? The New York Arts Program’s Executive Director (Emilie Clark, MFA) and Director of Student Life & Admissions Coordinator (Helena Enders) will be holding an on-campus information session on Sept.…
Sept. 21 @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partner Meet & Greet – The Art of the Informational Interview
Interested in speaking with an Alum about their career path? We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to chat with you and share insights, opportunities, and suggestions! This is the PERFECT way to explore different career paths, get…
Sept. 22 @ 12:10 p.m. – Interested in Travel-Learning? Consider Turkey!
Are you interested in medieval history? The Middle East? How people navigate religion in day-to-day life? Then consider taking REL 300.6, Medieval Islamic Societies, the travel-learning course that travels to Turkey next semester. Come to an informal meeting to learn…
Student News & Events
Sept. 7 @ 9 a.m. – Ohio Renaissance Festival Trip, RSVP Now!
Hear ye, hear ye! Let it be known that a group from OWU will be traveling to the Ohio Renaissance Festival on Saturday, Sept. 7. We shall depart campus from the HWCC parking lot upon the morrow (at 9 a.m.)…
Student Mailroom Closed Sept. 2
The student mailroom will be closed Monday, Sept. 2. Normal hours resume Sept. 3. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact: Diana Brooks at mailroom@owu.edu
Sept. 6 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Pétanque and Pâtisseries
Play Pétanque with Le Cercle Français and eat pâtisseries on the JAYwalk Lawn. No worries if you’ve never played — we’ll teach you! Pétanque is very similar to Bocce Ball. All are welcome, and we hope to see you there!…
TODAY from 6-8 p.m. – Get Involved at the Student Involvement Fair!
The fall Student Involvement Fair is today, Aug. 29, from 6-8 p.m. on the JAYwalk (rain location: Benes Rooms). It is a fantastic way to meet over 80 student organizations and get connected to campus — you won’t want to…
Learn about TrailBound Club!
Interested in outdoor activities and trips? Fill out the interest form for Trailbound, a new club startup! Activities would include but not be limited to hiking, paddle boarding, rock climbing, ice skating, high ropes courses, camping, and more! All students…
Today at 12 p.m. – Coffee with Counseling Services
Counseling Services invites you to join us today, Aug. 28, from 12-1 p.m. in the Zook Nook in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Along with coffee, lemonade, and snacks, our therapists will be available to provide an overview of our services as…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions – Spring Semester 2024!
Now scheduling (in-person) appointments for spring semester 2024! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning…
Need To Process A Work-Related Concern Confidentially?
Remember that OWU offers Ombuds Services to staff and faculty. This confidential and impartial service allows you to discuss a work situation you are dealing with and explore ways in which you might proceed. Problems don’t need to rise to…
Feb. 15 @ Noon – Blackboard Open Q&A session
Information Services is pleased to offer an Open Q&A office hour with Fausto Puppo, Senior Educational Consultant at Anthology, and David Soliday, Instructional Technologist at OWU, on Thursday, Feb. 15, at noon. Bring your questions about the new Ultra experience,…
University Classifieds
Yard Work/Microsoft Help Needed; Friend of OWU
Margaret Kitterington, a friend of OWU, regularly hires OWU students to help with yard work. She still needs help and the OWU student she hired last year graduated. This is a paid position to help with light yard work and…
Found Things at the Campus Store
These items have been found in, or near, the OWU Campus Store this semester. To claim items, contact Debra Forest at djforest@owu.edu. – (1) black, right JBL earbud – black Sony headphones Thanks!
Lost Orange Water Bottle in SCSC/Library
I lost my water bottle either in SCSC (Math/CS side) or in the library 24/7 section. It’s orange with a “YugabyteDB” text. If you saw it, please let me know (htphan@owu.edu). Thanks a lot! Contact: Hanh Phan at htphan@owu.edu
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