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Campuswide News & Events
Religious Life Awards – Nominations Open – Due Monday, April 20
The Chaplain’s Office invites nominations for the annual religious life awards. Awardees will be recognized at the Interfaith Baccalaureate Service on May 8. Descriptions of the awards for graduating seniors, along with the nomination form, can be found at owu.edu/baccalaureate…
WCSA Election Results
The following students have been elected to WCSA for the 26/27 academic year. President: Oyindoubra Akika Vice President: Rukevwe Diohwo Comptroller: Stepan Dobrianskyi Chief Administrative Officer: Renee Afuminah-Damoah Senators: Max Fossaceca Ya’Va Harris Kevin Alvarenga Jada Taylor Conner Ford Jordyn Adams Kirsten Quinn Husain…
Campus Operations Notification: Windstorm Cleanup on Wednesday
Crews will be working throughout campus on Wednesday, April 15, to clean up debris from last month’s windstorm. They will barricade their work areas, and it is important to honor those barricades for safety. Multiple crews will be working simultaneously and expect to complete…
April 14 from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. – Bake for Ukraine💛💙
Your support can make a real difference! Join us on April 14 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Ham-Wil to enjoy delicious homemade Ukrainian desserts and help raise funds for medical care and emergency needs for Ukrainians affected by…
Compassion as a Virtue: The Bodhisattva Ideal in Buddhist Ethics
Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, April 15, from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Come listen and learn about the Buddhist ethics from John Hacker-Wright, a professor of philosophy at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on virtue ethics, moral…
All Week: Anchor Splash Penny Wars – Support or Sabotage!
Anchor Splash is here, and it’s time for Penny Wars! Support your favorite team with pennies or sabotage another with silver coins and bills! 1 Penny = 1 point, 1 Nickel = -5 points, 1 dollar = -100 points, etc.…
OWU Connection News & Events
Study Abroad in Pamplona, Spain, in Fall 2026
If you are seeking to improve your Spanish proficiency through a fully immersive experience, this program is for you. This is the only program that offers 3 credits toward your Spanish major or minor, as well as up to 5…
March 18 – Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series, Professional Knitter
The annual Heisler Business Ethics Lecture Series is set for March 18 at 7:30 p.m. in HWCC, Benes Room B. Join us as our honorary speaker, Shirley B. Paden-Bernstein ’73, discusses her experience as a custom knitter fashion designer, author,…
Free Dinner! Network and Mingle Before Heisler Lecture
Wednesday, March 18 | Before the Heisler Business Ethics Lecture at 7:30 p.m., join us for a free reception and dinner! Speaker Shiley B. Paden-Bernstein ’73 will be present, along with faculty, staff, and community leaders. The reception starts at…
TODAY! Economic and Business Panel & Mingle
March 5 | 12-1 p.m. | HWCC, Benes A | Network and hear from a panel of alumni in the fields of economics and business during this lunch event. All are welcome, no RSVP required. Below is a list of…
🌟Working Career Lab Today: Resume Power Hour
💼 Resume Power Hour Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 12-1 p.m. Corns 315 – R.W. Corns Building Whether you’re building your resume from scratch or polishing up your final draft, drop in for a Resume Power Hour! Get tips, tools,…
Apply Now! Spring Student Symposium
Applications are now open for the 2026 Spring Student Symposium! The annual Spring Student Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 4:10-6 p.m. in Merrick Hall. The Spring Student Symposium showcases the research and creative work of Ohio…
Student News & Events
Join the Marching Bishops for Fall 2026!
With registration fully open for fall semester, we’d like to invite everyone with an interest to join us on the field with the Marching Bishops this fall! We welcome everyone–while past marching/instrument/color guard experience is a plus, we’ve had members…
Baccalaureate Participation Application Due Monday, April 20
The Chaplain’s Office invites graduating seniors to participate in the annual Baccalaureate Service on Friday, May 8. The Baccalaureate Service is an interfaith spiritual capstone event for graduating seniors that celebrates the spiritual journeys (broadly conceived) of the class during…
Academic Skills Center Accountability & Study Hour Thursdays 2-3 p.m.
Feeling overwhelmed by class work? Can’t find a space to focus? Come join us in the Sagan ARC (HWCC Room #324) every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. for our walk-in Accountability and Study Hour! We will have one of our Academic…
🎓 Help With Commencement (and Stay on Campus for Free!)
Are you looking for a way to celebrate our graduating class and score some extra time on campus? We are looking for enthusiastic student volunteers to help make this year’s Commencement ceremonies a success! When: There are volunteer opportunities available…
Friday, April 17 – VIVA Sip ‘n’ Paint 🍹🎨
Enjoy the warm, sunny weather this Friday with VIVA as we create some refreshing mocktails and paint your pick of canvases, tote bags, or hats! We will be outside, so feel free to bring a blanket to sit on. From…
Pairs Pool Tournament @ The 1842
The pool tournament will be single-elimination, following ball-in-hand rules. The tournament will start at 9:45 p.m. after the Live @ OWU concert ends on Tuesday, April 28. The first round matchup orders will be emailed the night before. Must have…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Midsemester Grades Due by March 9, 2026
The timely submission of midterm grades is critical for student success, retention, and academic planning. Prompt reporting allows the Office of the Registrar to accurately update student records, enables Faculty Advisors to guide students effectively during registration periods, and triggers…
First Module Final Grades Due March 9, 2026
Final grades for first module courses are due by 4:30 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 9, 2026. Q. How do I submit final grades for my first module courses? 1. Log into OWU Self-Service. 2. Hover over the Classes tab at the top and select Course Management from the dropdown menu. 3. Select…
Spring Yoga!
Feel like you need a planned reason to pause throughout the week? Join us in Edwards Gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-1 p.m. (we actually don’t start until 12:10). Stop saying this time you’ll commit, just move your TR 12…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Headphones Case in Slocum Reading Room
A headphones case was found in the Slocum Reading Room early in the morning on 2-26-26. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 303B to describe and claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
Ring Found in SCSC 163
Ring found in Room 163 of the Science Center on Thursday, Feb 26. Contact William Hayes to claim it: wfhayes@owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Chaplain’s Office Contact: William Hayes at wfhayes@owu.edu
FOUND: Headphones Case in Slocum Reading Room
A headphones case was found in the Slocum Reading Room early in the morning on Feb. 26. Please see Jill Hayes in Slocum 303B to describe and claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at jchayes@owu.edu
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