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Campuswide News & Events
Free Film Showing on Tuesday, Nov. 11 @ Strand Theatre
Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. at The Strand Theatre, 28 E. Winter Street. Come see a free showing of “Hearts of Glass” at Delaware’s historic Strand Theatre, courtesy of the Ross Museum and the Woltemade Center. This film is…
Nov. 9 @ 3 p.m. – Choral Art Ensemble and Chamber Choir in Concert!
Join us on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. in Gray Chapel for an inspiring afternoon of choral music presented by the Choral Art Ensemble and Chamber Choir. The program will feature a rich variety of works spanning styles and centuries, showcasing the expressive power…
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…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ 7:30 p.m. – Join Us for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference!
Are you interested in the future of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us today, Jan. 28, for the 2025 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for these economies during the annual conference organized by The…
Jan. 30 @ 1 p.m. – Stratford Ecological Center Info Session
Are you looking for a summer job that includes outdoor work and nature education? Come learn about the summer opportunities with Stratford Ecological Center! Joining us will be Laura Underwood, Environmental Educator, for an information session. Register on Handshake for updates and…
Beginning Jan. 29 – Harness the Power of YOU!
Harness the Power of YOU is a 5-week career exploration program — 5 Wednesdays, Jan. 29-Feb. 26, noon-1 p.m. in Slocum 201, lunch included. Looking to reduce your stress in deciding what major to choose or change to? Interested in…
Summer Food Studies Course in Italy (Deadline Feb. 1)!
Join OWU Professor Chris Fink this summer in sunny Italy to study and experience first-hand, the Italian Mediterranean diet. The Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy hosts the 5-week program. In this course, you will examine the history of the Mediterranean Diet, how…
Jan. 30 @ 6:30 p.m. – 100 Day Countdown to Graduation + Real Life 101 Kickoff
Seniors – you have 100 days until graduation! This is Career Connection’s featured event to get you ready for life after graduation. It is geared toward graduating seniors and is open to any student graduating in 2025. This event will…
Jan. 24 @ 12:10 p.m. – OWU Advisors: GenEd CX Q&A Session
To All Academic Advisors: Join us via Zoom this Friday, Jan. 24 (12:10-1 p.m.) to learn about advising students through the General Education Connection Experience (GenEd CX) process. We will walk you through the proposal criteria, review procedures, and four-step…
Student News & Events
Need Last-Minute Writing Help? March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The OWU Writing Center is hosting Pop-Up Tutoring March 2-6 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Hamilton-Williams lobby. Stop by our table for some quick guidance, feedback, or answers to your writing questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Writing Center Contact:…
March 6 @ Noon – Cookies and Coloring with NAfME
Join NAfME members in the Atrium of HWCC for an afternoon wind-down with coloring and cookie decorating to kick off Music in Our Schools Month! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing Arts/Music Contact: Ryleigh Jones at rmjones@owu.edu
March 5 – StatQuest YouTuber Dr. Joshua Starmer Live
The OWU Data Circle welcomes Dr. Joshua Starmer, creator of the massively popular YouTube channel StatQuest, for a live seminar on AI, neural networks, and quantifying model confidence. See the educator who has helped over 1.5 million learners understand statistics…
March 5 @ 12 p.m. – It’s Different for Girls
The Biology Board is collaborating with MCI (Male Contraceptive Initiative) and hosting a screening of the short film It’s Different for Girls by Billie JD Porter. This 40-minute film explores gender bias and systemic issues surrounding reproductive health. Billie emphasizes…
March 5 @ 6 p.m. – Student Craft Night at the Ross
Bring a craft you are working on, or come use our craft supplies to hang out with other crafters with snacks! Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Interested in a Free Knitting Workshop? Fill Out This Form!
If you are an avid knitter or interested in learning how to start, internationally recognized knitter Shirley Paden-Berstein will be giving a free cast-on class! The class will be held on Wednesday, March 18, and it will be a long…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for OWU Families by May 30 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the June edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, May 30. New for Families will be on hiatus during July. Submissions for the August…
Print Services Closed May 15
Please note: OWU Print Services, located inside the Campus Store, will be closed all day on Thursday, May 15. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
Can You Feel the Excitement? Commencement is THIS Saturday!
We want YOU there to help celebrate this incredible milestone with your students and their families! If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time — just complete this form by noon on Friday, May 9. Better yet, invite a colleague to join…
University Classifieds
Valentine’s Day Earrings for Sale!
Hey, all! I’ve recently come out with earrings for Valentine’s Day, which is coming up sooner than you know it. If you’d like to buy a pair for your s/o, or for yourselves this romantic holiday season, please fill out…
Lost Vehicle Key?
Please contact us if you have recently lost a vehicle key; it may be at our office located in Welch Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Public Safety Contact: Public Safety at psafety@owu.edu
In Search of Study Chair
I am currently in search of a study chair with wheels that is suitable for extended periods of studying. If anyone within the OWU community has a chair meeting these criteria and is willing to provide it for free, it…
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