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Campuswide News & Events
i³ Voting is Underway!
Classes are remote, and so is i³ voting for this fall’s big event. Go to the web ballot and vote for the three faculty members you want to see deliver 3-minute lectures. Voting will run through April, and i³ will…
WCSA Initiative Funding Requests – Due April 10
The deadline for submitting WCSA Initiative Funding requests to be considered for funding during fall semester is Friday, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. Any request submitted after that date may not be considered for funding for fall semester. Please include…
Absentee Voting Extended to April 28!
Here is information about the conclusion of Ohio’s primary election, which originally was to be held on March 17. We want to make sure Ohio voters who have not yet cast a ballot are able to do so! (View this…
WCSA Initiative Funding Requests – Due April 10
The deadline for submitting WCSA Initiative Funding requests to be considered for funding during fall semester is Friday, April 10, at 11:59 p.m. Any request submitted after that date may not be considered for funding for fall semester. Please include…
‘Daily’ Dose of Good News – Check Out ‘BunkerLit’ to Hear Writers Worldwide Read Their Works
OWU professor Amy Butcher and writer Brendan Isaac Jones have founded a live Zoom reading series featuring award-winning and publishing writers from around the globe. It’s called BunkerLit (www.bunkerlit.com), with readings set to occur Wednesdays at 8 pm EST. Reading…
Pause for Mental Health: Tool to Manage Anxiety
Worry and anxiety can be common in everyday life. In our current world climate with the global pandemic, stress increasing is normal. Psychology Tools talks about how anxiety often increases when events are ambiguous, new, and uncertain. Those three words…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
History Department – Year-End Announcements & Award Recipients!
The History Department offers our heartfelt congratulations to our graduating seniors. We have several important year-end announcements to share. Congratulations to the 2020-21 History Award winners! 1) The Freshman History Prize is awarded to Aeden Tharpe. 2) The History Prize…
Win a Gift Card to the Bookstore!
OWU is looking to revise its general education curriculum–the requirements necessary in order to graduate with an OWU degree. To better understand students’ academic experiences, the Committee on Academic Programs, working in conjunction with WCSA, has developed a survey designed…
WCSA Cords for Graduating Seniors
Have you served on WCSA at any point during your time at OWU and are walking this weekend at commencement? If so, we have WCSA cords for you. Please pick up WCSA cords this week between 9:00 am – 12:00…
Student Involvement Office is Hiring
The Student Involvement Office is hiring for the fall 2021 semester! We are excited to share openings for the SIO Student Purchasing Coordinator, Desk Assistant, and Intramural Staff positions! If you interested in helping students get involved on campus. supporting…
Congratulations from Politics & Government!
The Politics & Government Dept. wants to express our sincere congratulations to the following: 1) Our 2020-21 award recipients (PG) James J. Hearn Award for Community Service–Alana Guzman (PG) Earl E. Warner Award for Academic Excellence–Alana Guzman (IS) Lyman Award…
Grab and Go Stress Relief Packs
Stop by the front desk at the main desk in Beeghly Library for your stress relief packs starting Monday, May 24 through the rest of the week! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Bishop Way/Residential Life Contact: Jess Irvine at jlettell@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 27 – Make Your Presentations Powerful, Regardless of Tool
Information Services presents a professional development training Thurs., Sept. 27 at noon on making presentations engaging and impactful, regardless of whether you’re using Apple Keynote, Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint or Prezi. Learn tips, styles and best practices on presenting dynamic…
Tech Tip of the Week: Free Premium PollEverywhere Account
Information Services has a volume license for PollEverywhere, an instant response system for live class or audience participation, available to OWU employees. It can be used in or outside of the classroom to create multiple-choice or open-answer polls, utilizing participants’…
Sept. 25 – Concur Expense Training!
Please join us for training on Concur Expense on Sept. 25 from 12-1 p.m. in Corns Building, Room 303 (note the location change from previous communication). This system is replacing SmartData! Sign up for training here: Please contact Purchasing if…
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