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Campuswide News & Events
Nov. 6 @ 6-8 p.m. – Clothing Swap
Join the Young Democratic Socialists of America for a clothing swap! Rehome your unwanted, unworn items. The location will be Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Room Benes A. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: YDSA Contact: Rukevwe Diohwo at ydsa@owu.edu
Schedule Update: No Film Screening Tonight; Join Us Nov. 12 & 18
The Hispanic Film Festival will not be showing a film today, as was originally scheduled. The next movie (La Suprema) will be screened on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The last film (Alice Junior) will be screened on Tuesday, Nov. 18. OWU…
Nov. 14/15 @ 6:30 p.m. – GRWM with a Drag Performer/Student Drag Night
Create, practice, and perform your own drag performances for the OWU community, while learning from a drag queen or two! No experience needed! 😊 This event will be in the Benes Rooms. It is a fundraiser for Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s…
Nov. 10 – Your Voice = Better Search! Give Your Input on OWUSearch
Stop By the Library Pop-Up Event in Ham-Wil! On Monday, Nov. 10, the OWU Library staff is teaming up with the Delaware Public Library staff for a special tabling event in Ham-Wil from 12-1 p.m. Stop by to: Pick up…
Today – Vote for the Winner in the 2025 Staff Halloween Costume Face-Off!
University Advancement held our annual Halloween costume contest on Friday, and our winner is going up against teams from Accounting, Library Services, and Student Engagement & Success! Today only – vote on which office brought the best costume! OWU Sponsoring…
Nov. 5 @ 4:15 p.m. – Visiting Writer Martha Park Reading
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Milligan Room of Slocum Hall The English Department Visiting Writers Series welcomes Martha Park ’11 to give a reading from her new book, World Without End, an illustrated collection of essays exploring the…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Feb. 5 @ Noon – My Major Doesn’t Sound Like a Job Title
Have you ever been asked, “What will you do with THAT major?” When a job or internship says “open to students in all majors,” do you stress about how to demonstrate relevant and transferrable skillsets? On Wednesday, Feb. 5, noon –…
Save the Date! – Spring Connection Conference
Feb. 27, 2025, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – The Spring Connection Conference is one month away! Take this day of instruction to engage in advising and mentorship opportunities to help you make your OWU Connection, connect with employers at…
Career Connection – NEW Spring Semester Drop-in Hours
Hello, Bishops! Starting this semester, the Career Connection Office’s new Drop-In Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can still find us in Slocum 207 during these times. Drop-In Hours are a great opportunity to…
Feb. 6 @ 12 p.m. – What Can LinkedIn Do For You?
Ready to Level Up Your LinkedIn Game? Are you looking to create or enhance your LinkedIn profile? Want hands-on guidance to improve it in real-time? Curious about how to use LinkedIn effectively for networking and building meaningful connections? Join alumni experts Newton…
Student News & Events
Wednesday, Feb. 25 @ 6:30 p.m. – Knit & Crochet Social
Join In The Loop for a knit and crochet social in the HWCC Peale Chapel on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.! Feel free to bring your own project to work on or to start something new with our…
On-Campus Jobs Will be Hiring Soon! Are You Ready?
On-campus job applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be live soon! To make sure you’re ready when positions go live, have your resume prepared ahead of time so you can apply right away. It’s much better to get your…
Feb. 26 from 7-9 p.m. – Paint & Sip.
🎨Everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of creativity, community, and Black joy in honor of Black History Month! 🎶 Music 🎨 Canvas painting 💍Bracelet-making 🍹 Mocktail-making station Hosted by Residential Life, in collaboration with OMSA and Sisters United. ✨ Come…
Thursday, Feb. 26 @ 6 p.m. – Board Game Night!
Stop by the Ross Art Museum from 6-8 p.m. this Thursday to enjoy snacks and play games. We have games like: Exploding Kittens, Cards Against Humanity, What Do You Meme?, Psychological Warfare, Uno, Werewolf, Happy Little Dinosaurs, Unstable Unicorns, and…
Feb. 27 – Equestrian Team Meeting @ HWCC Atrium
Equestrian Team meeting on Feb. 27, from 8-9 p.m., located in the HWCC Atrium. Bring your insurance cards and be ready to fill out the required forms. Free food from Raising Cane’s provided! Please let us know here if you’ll…
March 6 @ 5 p.m.: Build/Join a Start-up in 54 hours!
Techstars Startup Weekend Women is part of a global movement, uniting 60+ cities and tens of thousands of innovators for International Women’s Day. Over three days, women founders, builders, designers, engineers, and innovators come together to pitch ideas, form teams,…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Kathy Earls Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Kathryn “Kathy” Earls passed away May 22 following a four-year battle with breast cancer. She was 59. A Columbus resident, Kathy worked as the administrative assistant for University Advancement and…
Open Enrollment Runs Through May 31
OWU Benefit Eligible Employees – The Open Enrollment Portal is OPEN! Reminder that our next benefit plan year is effective for the benefit plan year from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. There are no changes to benefit providers or plan…
Summer Hours Begin Today Through Aug. 1
Happy summer! Beginning today, OWU’s summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. OWU offices are closed Friday, unless they need to remain open for special events and activities. (Please work with your supervisor as needed.) If…
University Classifieds
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
Feb. 26 @ 11 a.m. – Griffey’s Book Emporium Returns!
Griffey’s Book Emporium is returning to Ham-Wil on Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.! Griffey’s Book Emporium is a charming and unique bookstore that prides itself on offering a diverse selection of used, rare, local, and indie books.…
Found Earbud
A black Soundcore earbud was found outside of Phillips Hall. Please contact Sarah Brook at 740-368-3111 or via email at slbrook@owu.edu if this is yours. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Phillips Hall Contact: Sarah Brook at slbrook@owu.edu
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