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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 23 – St. Jude Fundraiser at Chipotle
The Delta Delta Delta chapter is raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a leading pediatric treatment and research facility dedicated to finding cures and saving children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases, at no cost to their families.…
⭐ Theory-to-Practice Grants (TPGs) – Learn Beyond the Classroom
Turn your idea into a hands-on experience through internships, research, cultural immersion, and more. Find application details on the Theory-to-Practice Grants website. Deadline for applying is Oct. 1, 2026. Questions? Email tpgrants@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311). OWU Sponsor: Ohio…
OWU Campus Store – Come Get Your OWU Marching Band Tees!
You asked, we listened! 🎺🥁 New Marching Band Tees have arrived at the bookstore – made for band members, fans, and anyone ready to show some school spirit. Stop by the OWU Campus Store today and grab your Marching Band…
Sept. 24 – Last Day to Withdraw from First-Module Courses
Thursday, Sept. 24, is the last day to Withdraw from first-module courses. Withdrawing from a course is an option when you are certain you are no longer in a position to pass. Questions to Consider Before Withdrawing: Have you talked with your professor and advisor about…
Sept. 22 @ 4:30-6 p.m. – Art Reception in Edgar Hall
Please join the Fine Arts Department on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 4:30-6 p.m. in the Werner Gallery, Edgar Hall, for a reception for Alfredo Weeks VI, Adjunct Professor. Alfredo’s work includes vivid, expressive paintings full of movement, color, and life.…
Oct. 14 – Free ‘42’ Screening, Panel Discussion with Branch Rickey III, RSVP Required
The free tickets are going very fast! If you want them, RSVP now at ! On Wednesday, Oct. 14, the Strand Theatre in downtown Delaware will host a free screening of “42,” the Jackie Robinson-Branch Rickey story, and a panel…
OWU Connection News & Events
TODAY! – Alumni Partners: Informational Interviewing
Hoping to find a career mentor? A shadowing opportunity? Insights on career paths? LOOK NO FURTHER! We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to share career insights, opportunities, and connections. This is the PERFECT way to explore career paths and learn…
Seniors: Complete Your GenEd CX Graduation Requirement!
Attention Seniors! Please remember that completing the GenEd CX is a mandatory requirement for graduation, and all four steps must be fully approved in the system for you to graduate. If you haven’t finished your steps yet, make this a…
Get a First Look: Connection Conference Preliminary Schedule
The preliminary schedule for the upcoming Connection Conference is now live! As a reminder, the conference serves as a day of alternative instruction, meaning regular classes will not meet, so all students can participate. Please note this is an initial…
Seeking 5 Student-Athletes Who Need to Satisfy Step 4
Your leadership on the field doesn’t stay in the locker room—it drives your career. We are looking for 5 student-athletes who have completed a Connection Experience and can speak to the transferable skills that turned their athletic background into professional…
🌍 TPG Grants: Learn Beyond the Classroom
Turn your idea into a hands-on experience through internships, research, cultural immersion, and more. Find application details on the Theory-to-Practice Grants website. Accepting applications through Oct. 1, 2026. Questions? Email tpgrants@owu.edu or stop by the IOCP office (Slocum 311). OWU…
⭐️Sept. 17 – Career & Grad School Fair!
Looking to explore opportunities, start your career or discover exciting graduate/professional programs? Located in the Benes Rooms on Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the 2026 Career and Grad School Fair is the perfect opportunity to meet with…
Student News & Events
This Friday – Come Meet Latine/Hispanic Faculty and Staff w/ VIVA!
Pan y Cafecitos: Meet OWU’s Latine/Hispanic faculty and staff at the Crider Lounge this Friday at 12 p.m. VIVA, the Latine club on campus, invites you to meet OWU employees who share your cultural backgrounds, language, and traditions. Enjoy hot…
Join the Astronomy Club ⭐🪐🔭
The Astronomy Club is a very relaxed space for students to share their love of the universe. With meetings and occasional trips to Perkins Observatory, this club is low-key and enjoyable for everyone. No previous knowledge of space is required…
Sept. 26 @ 12 p.m. – Watch Party Ohio State vs Illinois
Come gather with fellow fans to watch Ohio State take on Illinois. Kickoff is at 12 p.m., right as The 1842 opens. Come have lunch and watch the game. OWU Sponsor: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at appellegrin@owu.edu
SEAL Open Houses @ 94B Rowland Ave., Mon-Tues 7 to 9 p.m.
Are you interested in living in a SLU (small-living unit) next year? Curious what SEAL specifically is all about? Come take a tour of 94B and get to hear from current house members about their experiences. Also, learn about opportunities…
Today – DIY Fall Globes
Join Hall Council on Sept. 23 anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Smith Hall Connector Lounge on the 2nd floor for the opportunity to create your own Fall Globe. Come and enjoy time with friends while tapping…
Oct. 1 – OWU Environment & Sustainability Labs Host Open House
Students interested in environment and sustainability applications and hands-on learning are invited to visit three research and teaching laboratories on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, second floor. The SWIRL, ALOE, and…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit News for OWU Families by the Sept. 4 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the September edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using the News for OWU Families form by noon Friday, Sept. 4. What should families have on their radar this month? Send us your…
Zoom Meeting Licenses and Phone Rollout
Zoom Phone Transition We recently upgraded our Zoom contract to include Zoom Phone. Over the next few months, this new service will roll out to select employees, allowing us to retire one of our aging, unsupported phone systems. While many employees…
Are You a First-Gen Faculty or Staff Member?
Welcome back! I’m working to better understand and connect with the first-generation community at OWU — including the faculty and staff who bring their own first-gen experiences to our campus. If you identify as a first-generation college graduate, I invite…
University Classifieds
Need a Mother’s Day Gift? OWU Student Ceramics for Sale!
Mother’s Day is this Sunday … do you need a gift for your life-giver? The Fine Arts Department has a small selection of student-made ceramics for sale that would please any mom! Cash only, most are only $20. You can…
New Restaurant Offers OWU Discount
Delaware’s Hummus Republic restaurant, 1710 Columbus Pike, Suite 216, offers OWU students and employees a 10% discount with a valid OWU ID card. The restaurant also offers Bishops an additional 5% off on your first visit when you sign up…
Career Connection Lost & Found (& items from Reading Room)
At Career Connection, we currently have several items in our Lost & Found, including a few sets of earbuds, a red and white hat, a dark blue coat, a couple of chargers, a small red notebook, a black Owala water…
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