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Campuswide News & Events
Day on the JAY! ‘Fetch Fun Fair!’
It’s that time of the year! Get ready for the event of the semester! CPB presents OWU’s favorite event: Day on the JAY! This semester’s theme features a Y2k experience that’ll blow your mind! We go bigger and better this…
Welcome Week Drag Show Tonight!
Stop by the Benes Rooms tonight, Aug. 22, from 8-10 p.m. to catch a spectacular Welcome Week Drag Show! Talent at tonight’s show: Miss Ohio Continental 2024, Georgia Bearded Queen ’24, District West’s 2023’s Entertainer of the Year, Miss Ohio…
Science Center Landscaping Detour
The landscaping/construction work continues at the breezeway entrance to Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, and the area will be off limits for the foreseeable future. For now, please use the 1st-floor Atrium entrance or the two entrances near the Science Center Parking…
Aug. 23 – ’35 LIVE!’ Concert
The Campus Programming Board presents ’35 Live!’, an on-campus band that will be giving an outdoor Friday night performance! Come listen and have fun with us. Free food will be provided! ’35 LIVE!’ Concert Date: 2024-08-23 Time: 8-9 p.m. Location:…
Fall Hours for OWU Athletics Facilities
Welcome, Bishops! Please use this link to view fall semester hours for OWU’s athletics facilities. Thank you and have a great semester! Office: Department of Athletics. Contact: Abby Turner @ amstoner@owu.edu
Sept. 4 @ 11:45 a.m. – Superpowers & Art Workshop
The OWU community is invited to attend a free workshop with Althea Jones, a multidisciplinary artist practicing in Akron, Ohio. Jones will present “Superpowers & Art” from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Ross Art Museum.…
OWU Connection News & Events
This Week Is … STRENGTHS Week💪
Do you ever have a hard time answering the question “What are your biggest strengths?” Have you wondered how to use your strengths to avoid burnout and reach your potential? This week is for YOU! Dive more into your top…
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – “The World Awaits” Event
Please join us TODAY, Oct. 16, from 12-1 p.m. in Merrick 301 for “The World Awaits,” an event sponsored by the World Languages & Cultures Department. You will hear from seven students and one language instructor about OWU Connection experiences…
Nov. 1 @ Noon – Woltemade Big Problem Challenge Workshop, $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Prepare for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge ($3,000 prize) with a workshop focused…
Oct. 18 – Study Abroad Information Sessions (Two Times!)
The School for Field Studies (fieldstudies.org) offers programs around the world of special interest to those majoring in the biological and social sciences. Come and visit with SFS Institutional Liaison Mike Rainaldi to learn more — Wednesday, Oct. 18, from…
Oct. 18 @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat
Professor Barbara MacLeod will discuss Finance requirements and course substitutions. You will also hear from a panel of Finance students as they talk about their summer internships followed by resume tips, recruiting timelines, and Career Connection resources! Please register with…
Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. – Save the Date for Pitch OWU!
Save the date and join us at Pitch OWU! Watch teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges; the top three teams or individuals will receive funding to foster…
Student News & Events
Melvin Van Peebles Symposium T-Shirt Design Competition!
Calling all creatives! Enter the T-shirt design contest for the 2025 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium. Create a captivating design that reflects the theme: Disruption!! Signal Fires, Reckoning, and Jubilee Through Black Art. Submit your design here by Nov. 23. The winner…
Nov. 16 @ 8 p.m. – Calabash! In the Benes Rooms
Calabash is an event that celebrates African and Caribbean culture. There will be food, henna artists, music, and Black vendors! Come learn about different cultures with us! Nov. 16 from 8-11 p.m. in the HWCC Benes Rooms! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Nov. 13 – Meet Film Director Melinda Raebyne!
Join us as we welcome filmmaker Melinda Raebyne to campus for an engaging look into her career, the art of filmmaking, and her latest documentary, They Scream Freedom (Ellos gritan libertad), which captures the powerful protests and calls for freedom in…
Menstrual Product Drive: a SEAL House Project from Nov. 11-22
Join the Service Engagement and Leadership house for an incredible house project addressing period poverty in the central Ohio region! Leyna will be collecting menstrual products from Nov. 11 through Nov. 22 (donations can be dropped off at SEAL SLU or reach…
Never Miss a Deadline – Subscribe to the Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar contains essential dates, such as registration, add/drop and withdraw deadlines, and semester start/end dates. Add it to your Google Calendar so you never miss an important deadline. How to Add the OWU Academic Calendar to Your Google Calendar: On your computer,…
Nov. 15 @ 5:30 p.m. – How to B.E.S
Join the Battling Elite Stars for an electrifying dance clinic like no other! “How to B.E.S.” is your ultimate guide to stepping up your dance game. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting, this event is designed to help…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
May 30 @ 1 p.m. – Blackboard Training on Assignments & Assessments
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: Assignments & Assessments Thursday, May 30 at 1 PM Learn how to create assignments alongside other content, so students can access their work next…
Summer Blackboard Training Opportunities
Information Services is pleased to announce upcoming training opportunities, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services. Assignments & Assessments Thursday, May 30 at 1 PM Learn how to create assignments alongside other content, so students can access their work next to…
4:45 p.m. May 9 – Cheer on the Class of 2024 During Their Final Lap
Please join us as we cheer on members of the Class of 2024 during their Final Lap following Commencement rehearsal. We will gather along the Slocum walkway and JAYwalk on Thursday, May 9, at 4:45 p.m. as they pass by on…
University Classifieds
Found Things at the Campus Store
These items have been found in, or near, the OWU Campus Store this semester. To claim items, contact Debra Forest at djforest@owu.edu. – (1) black, right JBL earbud – black Sony headphones Thanks!
Lost Orange Water Bottle in SCSC/Library
I lost my water bottle either in SCSC (Math/CS side) or in the library 24/7 section. It’s orange with a “YugabyteDB” text. If you saw it, please let me know (htphan@owu.edu). Thanks a lot! Contact: Hanh Phan at htphan@owu.edu
Airpods Pro Found Oct. 3
Apple Airpods Pro has been found near Bradford Milligan Hall. Please claim in the Public Safety office, Welch Hall, 133. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Department Of Public Safety Contact: Misty Teter at psafety@owu.edu
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