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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 28 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Josh Pletcher ’21
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Josh Pletcher ’21, a Master’s student at Northern Michigan University: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Host: Integrating Parasite Phylogenies Reveals Waves of Intercontinental Migration in Pikas” Free and open to…
Oct. 28 – Art and the Environment Talk: John Ganis
The Art and the Environment Talk series continues on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 p.m. with John Ganis: America’s Endangered Coasts. An OWU Alum, John Ganis, is a photographer focusing on the Atlantic and Gulf Coast of the United States,…
Tagline: It’s Wellness Week! Oct. 20-24
It’s here…Get ready for Wellness Week Bishops! Click the link to see what events are happening around campus, like Take a Note, Leave a Note, Costumes & Consent, Sip Smart, and more! Wellness Week Schedule! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way…
Oct. 28 – Meet OWU Alum and Renowned Director Fritz Kiersch!
You’re invited to a special opportunity to meet and talk with OWU alum and acclaimed director Fritz Kiersch! He will be visiting campus on Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 12-1 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum to share insights about his…
Oct. 21 – Dig Pink Volleyball Game – Pie a Player or Coach!
Wear pink on Tuesday night! OWU Volleyball is hosting a conference game vs. Wooster on Dig Pink night! Dig Pink is a national event that helps raise money for breast cancer research and patients through the Sideout Foundation. The team…
Hispanic Film Festival 2025 Kicks Off Today!
The Hispanic Film Festival 2025 kicks off today with the Spanish film Chinas, directed by award-winning filmmaker Arantxa Echevarría. Chinas is a poignant drama that explores the lives of three generations of Chinese women living in Spain, delving into themes…
OWU Connection News & Events
Jan. 16 @ 11:30 a.m. – Career Connection Employer Spotlight
Join us on Jan. 16, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the HWCC Atrium for an Employer Spotlight hosted by our Career Connection Office! During this event, we will be welcoming Crumbl Cookies – Delaware, who is looking to hire part-time employees for the following positions:…
Begins Jan. 29 – Harness the Power of YOU! A 5-Week Career Exploration Program
Harness the Power of YOU! A 5-Week Career Exploration Program Meets Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., Jan. 29 – Feb. 26, in Slocum 201. Catered Lunch Provided. Facilitated by Mindy Agin, Career Connection. Week 1 – Wandering Maps and Interest…
Programming at the Spring Connection Conference
On Feb. 27, 2025, OWU will transform into an energy-filled, dynamic, student-centered, professional conference setting as we host the OWU Spring Connection Conference. The Spring Conference features hands-on workshops, advising and mentoring, and OWU Connection experience spotlights. We want the…
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 5-week program is hosted by the Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy. In this course, you will examine the history of the…
Study Abroad This SUMMER!
Are you considering studying abroad this summer? Wondering how you can afford it? The process is simple, but deadlines are approaching! Visit our Summer Study Abroad page for all the information you need and/or stop by the International and Off-Campus Programs…
Theory-to-Practice Grant Spring Round Deadline – March 1
The Theory-to-Practice Grant proposal form will go live Saturday, Feb. 1, for the second round. The deadline for this round of proposals is March 1, 2025. For more information and to find the link for the form, please visit www.owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Student News & Events
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…
March 8 – Columbus Day Trip 🚌
Join us for a fun day trip to Columbus, Ohio, for shopping, great food, and international groceries! 📅 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 ⏰ Departure Time: 9:45 a.m. 📍 Meeting Location: Smith Hall Parking Lot (38 S Liberty Street) 🚌Trip Details: 9:45 a.m.: Meet…
Feb. 27 @ 7 p.m. – Winter Wind-Down
Today! Relax, recharge, and unwind with CPB! As winter turns to spring, join us as we de-stress with yoga, cute crafts, hot chocolate, crepes, giveaways, and more! There will be a showing of Inside Out, as well as resources provided…
March 2 @ 7:30 p.m. – Cru Social
Join Cru in the Benes Rooms on Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring a night with Whit’s frozen custard, 9-square, and board games. We are excited to see you and your friends there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Cru Contact: Brooke…
Student Mailroom Hours During Spring Break
During the week of Spring Break, the Student Mailroom hours are 1:30 – 3 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact: Diana Brooks at mailroom@owu.edu
March 1 @ 2 p.m. – Soap Making in Smith
Join WinS and Smith 3rd Floor East for a soap-making event in the Smith Kitchen! Everyone who participates will get to take home a bar of soap after it cures! Aprons, goggles, and gloves will be provided, but be sure to…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Volunteer at Late Night Breakfast
As the semester comes to a close, planning for Late Night Breakfast is underway! Late Night Breakfast is a finals week tradition — giving our students a much-needed reprieve from studying and writing as they prepare for final exams. Staff…
Celebrate Commencement with Your Graduate on Stage!
Faculty, staff, and trustees who have a graduating student are cordially invited to join them on stage at the Commencement Ceremony. If you would like to participate, please email your request to registrar@owu.edu no later than Friday, April 25. Commencement will…
Needed for OWL Camp
OWL Camp needs 2-pocket folders. Do you have any (new) errant folders lying about? If so, please donate to OWL Camp to help the environment and keep costs down. Please email the OWL office, and we will pick them up,…
University Classifieds
Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Artist Open Studio/Holiday Gift Sale
Looking for handmade, one-of-a-kind nature/science-themed gifts for upcoming holidays, birthdays, or as a reward to yourself for making it through this semester? Please visit my Open Studio on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 66 Mason Ave. (near…
Homemade Wire-Wrapped Rings Made Just for You!
I’m selling homemade wire-wrapped rings that are perfect for blending with your outfits and giving your hand a little bling:) You can have your ring designed with a beaded flower or a stone. Additionally, if you express interest in a…
🐶 Winter Break House and Pet Sitting Services Available! 🐱
I’m thrilled to offer my house and pet-sitting services for the upcoming winter break. With experience as a pet sitter and a genuine love for animals, I’m here to ensure your home and furry friends are well taken care of…
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