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Campuswide News & Events
Staff Halloween Costume Contest Results
Thank you for voting on Monday for the Staff Halloween Costume Contest! The winner of the 2025 campus-wide Halloween costume contest, with a total of 36.7% of all votes is… The Reading Rainbow Team from Library Services! The runner-up was…
Print Services to Close at 2 p.m. Today, Nov. 7
Print services will close at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, and will resume normal operating hours on Monday. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Megan Edwards at printservices@owu.edu
Nov. 13 @ 4:15 p.m. – Bollywood Beats & Beyond
Experience the vibrant spirit of India through dance! Join us for an energetic hour of movement, music, and cultural expression as students teach traditional and Bollywood-inspired dance steps. No experience needed — just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Location and…
Nov. 14 @ 4:15 p.m. – A Taste of Ulster: Northern Ireland Afternoon Tea
Experience the heart of Northern Irish hospitality with Alyssa Grainger from Belfast as your guide. Enjoy tea, scones, and lively conversation celebrating the flavors and stories of Ulster. Please sign up here. Location and time: IOCP – Slocum Hall 311,…
Nov. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Honor Choir Festival Finale Concert
The Performing Arts Department will be hosting an honor choir festival all day on Monday, Nov. 10! Over 200 talented middle schoolers and high schoolers will be performing in Gray Chapel at 6:30 p.m.! The students will be performing a…
Nov. 10 @ 6 p.m. – Better Together Dinner
Join a dinner where students from different faiths or worldviews can share their stories, values, and questions through guided discussion. The evening will focus on listening, respect, and finding common ground. All are welcome, but please RSVP with this link.…
OWU Connection News & Events
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…
Semester Exchange at Claflin University!
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to spend a semester at an HBCU (Historically Black College/University)? Now you can! One of the many amazing benefits of our new sister school agreement with Claflin University is the opportunity for…
Jan. 22 – TODAY! Summer Internship and Job Search Workshop
Time: 12-1 p.m. Place: HWCC 304. Lunch provided. Looking to land a meaningful and fun summer internship or job, but not quite sure how? Today’s workshop is for YOU! Co-sponsored by Bishop Elevate and Career Connection, our Summer Internship and…
Student News & Events
Karaoke Tuesdays @ The 1842
Come to The 1842 from 9-11 p.m. every Tuesday for Karaoke night. All are welcome to sing or to cheer on your fellow students. We hope to see you there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The 1842 Contact: Anna Pellegrin at the1842@owu.edu
March 18 @ 7:30 p.m. – SEAL House Project, Contact Congresspeople!
Come and make your voice heard! Write letters/emails to and call your congresspeople. In case you don’t know your Representative and/or Senators, information will be provided! Let them know what issues you are passionate about. All costs to mail your…
Literary Awards Submissions Open!
The English Department’s annual Literary Awards are open for submission! Enter an original piece of writing for a chance to win $$ and an award! To apply, please ensure you read and follow the guidelines below: Each submission form below…
March 20 @ 6 p.m. – Art Exhibition: Black Star – Merrick
Black Star isn’t just an art exhibition; it’s an experience merging creativity, culture, and visual storytelling through art, photography, and film. The exhibition will take place in Merrick Hall from 6-9 p.m. A solo exhibition by Nana (Class of ’27),…
Last Day to Add or Drop Second Module: March 19
Thinking about changing your schedule? Don’t forget the last day to add or drop second-module courses is Thursday, March 19, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Before you make any changes, be sure to talk with your Faculty Advisor. Then, if you…
March 18 @ 5 p.m. – First Aid Kit Making
Passionate about volunteering? Join Residential Life on March 18 at the Smith Hall Seminar Room 233 from 5-6 p.m. to help assemble first aid kits and write letters that help spread care to the unhoused. Location: Smith Hall West, Room…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
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…
May 8 @ 4:30 p.m. – Join us for Final Lap!
Please join us as we cheer on members of the Class of 2025 during their Final Lap following Commencement rehearsal. We will gather along the JAYwalk on Thursday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Advancement Contact: Mallorie…
FOMO = Fear of Missing Out … You Don’t Want That!
Don’t Miss Out – Commencement is Almost Here! All faculty are warmly invited to join the Commencement processional in regalia on Saturday, May 10. Your students will be thrilled to see you there and introduce you to their families — it…
University Classifieds
Jan. 15 deadline! Boardman Arts Park Seeks Submissions for ‘Diversity in Delaware’ Photo Exhibition
The OWU community is invited to submit photos for consideration for Boardman Arts Park’s juried “Diversity in Delaware” exhibition. The deadline to submit is 8 p.m. Jan. 15. For complete guidelines and submission deadlines, visit Please note: Attending OWU…
Free Toyota C-HR OEM Winter Mats and Truck Shade
I have a complete set of OEM Winter Floor Mats and a truck privacy shade that I would like to give away for free to someone who has a Toyota C-HR (any year, all models). Please let me know if…
Trying To Find A Gift For The Holiday And A Holiday Deal? Look No Further!
Hi all! In addition to the custom-made rings I make, I am currently in the process of creating Christmas and Winter-themed rings! 🙂 These are a perfect gift for family and friends interested in jewelry and the winter holidays! These…
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