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Campuswide News & Events
Fall Semester Hours for Hobson Library
Fall semester hours for the Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted to the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing…
CPB Welcome Week Schedule
Hello, new and returning Bishops! To kick off this school year, the Campus Programming Board (CPB) has put together an exciting week of fun, culminating in our Day on the JAY celebration and Final Jam Concert. The full schedule with…
Celebrate Convocation Today!
Please join us as we come together as Bishops today to celebrate the Class of 2029 at our opening first-year Convocation: Thursday, August 14 4-5pm Rock Quad (Rain location: Gray Chapel) Convocation marks the start of our students’ OWU journey—a…
Ross Art Museum Reopens Tuesday, Aug. 19!
The Ross Art Museum reopens for the semester on Tuesday, Aug. 19, with three new shows: Emilie Clark: “Costumes for Survival,” Skip Brea: “Threads,” and “New York State of Mind.” The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
Aug. 15, 1-2 p.m. – Brief Self-Service / PowerCampus Server Maintenance Outage
Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Office of the Registrar Contact: Lee Richards at registrar@owu.edu
Aug. 28 – Student Involvement Fair
The fall Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk (rain location: Benes Rooms). It is a fantastic way to meet over 80 student organizations and get connected to campus — you…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 3 – Arcadia Abroad Visit
Are you interested in studying abroad in Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, Spain, or New Zealand? Would you like to learn how to go away/abroad affordably? Come meet our study away partner from Arcadia University, Wendy Lombardo, on Thursday, Oct. 3, at…
Oct. 3 – AIFS Abroad Visit
Come chat with Crystal Craycraft, our university representative from AIFS Abroad, in the HWCC atrium from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. AIFS offers programs during the Spring, Summer, Fall, and January/Winter Break in over 20 countries. These programs are a great match for…
Oct. 1 – CEA CAPA Study / Intern Abroad Visit
Interested in studying abroad in places like Costa Rica, Chile, Ireland, Italy, France, Spain, or Australia? CEA CAPA is an approved study abroad partner with OWU and has numerous academic and internship programs across the globe. Their institutional representative, Sean McCarthy, will be on…
Oct. 10 – Grady Hospital Career Trek
Join fellow Pre-Health students on an amazing day trip over fall break to the local Grady Memorial Hospital! What you’ll do: Sit in on a Panel discussion with medical professionals representing several departments including surgery, nursing, technicians, respiratory specialists, physical…
Oct. 2 @ Noon – Critical Success: A Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking
Interested in learning about your career skills in a Dungeons and Dragons-like format? Want a truly casual and nerdy approach to this search? What skills are you preparing for your career journey? Join a truly casual workshop showcasing a unique…
Oct. 1 – Chill Out and Make Friendship Bracelets in IOCP
Tuesday, Oct. 1, is OWU Community Care Day! Come chill in the IOCP office (Slocum 311) and make a global-themed Friendship Bracelet! We’ll have all the supplies along with tea, coffee, and international snacks! Yum! Drop by anytime between 9 a.m.…
Student News & Events
Nov. 12 – STEM Department Jeopardy hosted by WinS!
Join us on Nov. 12 in the SCSC Atrium at noon for STEM Department Jeopardy hosted by the Women in STEM club at OWU! Come get food, drinks, and watch as the STEM department faculty and students will battle it…
Intramural 2v2 Pickleball Tournament
The Intramural Sports Program will be hosting a 2v2 pickleball tournament on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Edwards basketball courts. SIGN UP HERE Winner gets a FREE tournament T-shirt! 👕🔥 • Open to all OWU students • No…
Nov. 13 @ 7 p.m. – A SEAL House Project
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. for a SEAL House Project, Crafting for a Cause: Bringing Hope to Childhood Cancer Patients. We will be creating penguin-themed cards and assembling LEGO kits that will then be delivered to…
Nov. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Make A Difference Volunteering
Kindness in action! Make a difference by joining Residential Life on Nov. 17, 2025, from 7-8 p.m. to assemble hygiene kits and write letters that spread hope at the Welch Hall ground floor recreation room. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life…
Nov. 13 – Thankfulness Jars at Thompson
Join Hall Council at Thompson Hall on Nov. 13 from 7-9 p.m. to make thankfulness jars and enjoy a hot chocolate bar. Enter Thompson through the main door by the large staircase. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Hall Council Contact: Brooke English…
Nov. 12 @ noon – Dollars & Sense
Join The Bishop Way in the Ham-Wil Atrium for some fun financial vision board making! Ft. information on financial wellness and where to shop in Delaware. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Bishop Way at thebishopway@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Feb. 27 @ 5 p.m. – Taste Around The World Chili Cook-Off @ Smith Dining Hall
Attention, faculty and staff! We invite you to participate in our Chili Cookout as part of our “Taste Around the World” series, which focuses on the USA. This is a great opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and share your…
March 7 – March Blackboard Updates Coming
Lots of little enhancements are coming to our learning management system. Here are some items to watch out for: AI Design Assistant will only generate one image at a time, and you can easily refresh a generated image in a learning…
OWL Camp at OWU: Applications Now Open for Students in Grades 5-8!
OWL Camp at OWU is a fun and engaging summer program designed for gifted students in grades 5-8! Campers will explore hands-on learning, exciting activities, and outdoor adventures while building leadership skills and making new friends. Day Camps for students…
University Classifieds
Dec. 2 – Seeking Volunteers for NNA’s Holiday Home Tour
The Northwest Neighborhood Association (NNA) is looking for volunteers to serve as docents during its Holiday Home Tour 2023. The event is Saturday, Dec. 2, from 2-6 p.m.(you don’t need to volunteer the whole time) with a pre-tour walk-through Friday, Dec.…
Lost Airpods Case
I lost my Airpods case. Was last seen along Park Avenue between residential and academic side. It is blank white, with some scratches. If you see it, please contact me at (614) 584-7906. Thank you. Contact: Ivan Vore at iavore@owu.edu
Student & Faculty Input Needed – Share Your OWU Math Experiences!
Are you a math major? A student who has taken a math class at OWU? A math faculty member? If so, your input is needed! Please fill out the following Google Form to help me collect data for my project…
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