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Campuswide News & Events
Calling All Knitters & Crocheters for The Blanket Initiative!
Like to knit or crochet? Looking for a fun summer project? Want to help make the world a better place through a simple act of kindness? Consider the Blanket Initiative! This project is open to all students, faculty, and local…
‘Daily’ Dose of Good News – 50 Free Things to Do from FutureLearn!
No. 27 is to build your own medieval city! Check out the full list of 50 Free Things to do! Have fun, Bishops! –Office of University Communication
Pause for Mental Health: Coping with Social Impact of COVID-19
Social distancing has dramatically changed the way we connect with friends, family, and loved ones. Oftentimes people can feel that social distancing leads to social isolation. Leslie Steele from Ball State University created a PowerPoint to discuss the social impact…
Enroll Today for FREE .25-Credit COVID-19 Course; Classes Start Monday!
The OWU faculty is offering a free 10-week course – titled “We’re in This Together: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of the Coronavirus Pandemic” – beginning the week of April 27 and concluding the week of June 30. It will meet virtually…
The OWL is Online! 🦉
Hello all, this year we have moved “The OWL” online (or rather, to a PDF). English majors and minors will find the PDF in their inbox, but we wanted the edition to be available for all non-majors as well. Which…
Movement Mondays – Yoga at 4 p.m.
Yoga for Your Mental Health is now being hosted virtually on Zoom! Yoga has been shown to positively benefit mental health concerns, including stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Come destress, and we encourage you to have a blanket or towel…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Sept. 20 @10am – Deadline to Apply for Spring Study Abroad
The deadline for Spring Study Away is September 20. Visit owu.studioabroad.com / to learn more about the study away options or stop at the Merrick desk between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Programs /…
Sept. 16 @ 9pm – ResLife & OMSA Late Night @ Smith Trivia hosted by a local Drag Queen!
Trivia Night in Smith Dining hosted by Robyn Heart, a local drag queen and presented by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Residential Life. The event is open to all students. There will be 4 Trivia Rounds, you do…
Video Game Research Study – Chance to Win Amazon Gift Card!
If you have a PC and an hour of free time, take a look at our online study! We are testing the effects of action video games on various cognitive tasks and would like for you to help us…
Sept. 16 @ 4pm – Study Abroad in Milan Italy – Information Session
A representative from UNICATT Milan ( ) will be on campus today, Sept. 16, from 4 to 5 pm in Merrick Hall 106 to meet with students. UNICATT offers programs in English for all of our majors and also has internship…
Today, 11:30am to 1pm – FALL 2021 SERVICE FAIR
FALL 2021 SERVICE FAIR today, Sept. 15, 11:30am – 1pm on the JAYwalk! VOLUNTEERS: Are you ready to get started? Want to go on a SERVICE TRIP? Looking for a site where you can fulfill your ACADEMIC SERVICE LEARNING REQUIREMENT? Come…
Sept. 15 @ 6pm – Cafecito with VIVA at Stuy Fishbowl
Come join VIVA for free coffee and sweet bread to celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month and to learn about future meetings and events! Cafecito with VIVA Date: 2021-09-15 Time: 6-7 pm Location: Stuyvesant Hall Fishbowl. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 25 – BigTree CMS Training
Information Services presents a technical training introducing BigTree CMS (the content management system used on the OWU website) on Tues., Sept. 25 at noon. Learn how to manage your department’s or program’s web presence on our OWU website. Learn or…
Sept. 20 UNIGLOBE Session CANCELLED – Rescheduled for Oct. 3
Unfortunately, due to low signups, we have made the decision to cancel our Concur Travel training and demonstration with representatives from UNIGLOBE for today, Sept. 20. Please mark your calendars for Oct. 3 at 12 p.m. for the next time…
Sept. 19 and 20 – Concur Trainings
Please join us for one or both of our remaining Concur trainings for this week: Sept. 19 (Corns Building, Room 109, 4 p.m.) – Expense Management- learn how to clear your P-card charges and request reimbursements. Sept. 20 (Corns Building,…
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