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Campuswide News & Events
May 9 – Come Celebrate our Phi Beta Kappa Initiates
The initiation of the Class of 2025 Phi Beta Kappa initiates will take place this Friday, May 9, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Gray Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend to celebrate this great achievement. The new…
May 9 @ 9 p.m. – Enjoy the Stars at Selby with Perkins Observatory
Explore the night sky from 9-11 p.m. Friday, May 9, with Don Stevens, director of OWU’s Perkins Observatory. Weather permitting, Stevens will be on campus at Selby Stadium, with telescopes set up to help OWU friends and family explore the…
OWU Daily Submission Form Issue
Please note that if you submit items to the OWU Daily, you won’t receive the typical auto-generated confirmation of your submission. We’re working to upgrade the form to fix this. If you have any questions, please contact Cole Hatcher at…
Retirement Reception for Will Kopp – May 5, 4-5:30 p.m. in Merrick 301
Join us for a retirement reception celebrating Will Kopp! For nearly 12 years, Will has shaped and shared OWU’s story with creativity, passion, and vision. Stop by Merrick 301 on Monday, May 5, from 4-5:30 p.m. to thank him and…
🎓❤️ Make a Senior Smile – Sign the ’25 Kudoboard
As graduation approaches, join us in celebrating the accomplishments of this year’s seniors. Share a personal message of congratulations, encouragement, or a favorite memory on the official OWU Class of 2025 Kudoboard. You can even add photos or videos! Click…
Education Honorary Kappa Delta Pi Congratulates Seniors
The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi International Education Honorary congratulates senior members: Jennifer Allen, Brynn Blackstone, Emily Dunn, Caroline Fleming, Lauren Gerber, Sydney Good, Erika Harris, Jacob Hinger, Hannah Huffman, Gen Maddox, Grace Martin, Allie Maziarz, Sarah Mazzei,…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 26 @ 2 p.m. – Join us for Claflin University at OWU Connection Conference!
OWU Connection Conference – Panel Discussion See You at CU: OWU’s Sister School Claflin University from 2 – 2:45 p.m. in R.W. Corns 312. This presentation will highlight Claflin University and the exciting opportunities it offers for engagement and academic growth.…
TODAY! Free Professional LinkedIn Headshots
Savvy up your LinkedIn profile with a FREE professional headshot! Dress professional from the waist up (nice top/shirt). Photos will be taken from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Slocum Hall Room 201. This is a ‘come and go’ event. Depending…
Sept. 25 – Carleton Global Engagement Visit
Our institutional representative from Carleton College Global Engagement Programs, Rob Quanbeck, will be on campus on Wednesday, Sept. 25. The Carleton College Global Engagement programs include Buddhist Studies in Thailand & India (), Women & Gender Studies in Europe () and Ecology & Anthropology in Tanzania (). All programs will run…
Sept. 26 @ Noon – Join us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Sept. 26 @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Thursday, Sept. 26…
Connection Conference – View the Schedule
The Connection Conference schedule is live! Check it out and start mapping out what sessions you plan to attend! There is also a pdf print version as well. Please email connect@owu.edu if you have any questions or see something in the schedule…
Student News & Events
Nov. 13 @ 7 p.m. – Thankfulness Jars at Thompson
Join the 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…
Nov. 8 from 1-3 p.m. – The Kitchen SLU Hosts PIES-GIVING!
Looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit? Join the Kitchen SLU for Pies-giving! We will be serving fall pies and providing recipe cards and information on the history of the first Thanksgiving. This event will be held…
Nov. 11 – Cookies and Coloring with the Honors Board
Join the Honors Board on Nov. 11 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Honors Lounge, located in Slocum on the third floor, for Crumbl cookies and coloring. Take some time to relax, enjoy a sweet treat, and socialize with friends. OWU…
Nov. 16 – Horizons Presents Shaadi: A Mock Wedding
A desi wedding is more than just a ceremony — it’s a celebration of joy, color, and togetherness! 🌸💃 Join Horizons for Shaadi: A Mock Wedding, a vibrant cultural event that brings the excitement and energy of a South Asian…
The First-Gen Experience Course
Are you a first-gen student in your freshman year at OWU? Register for our new First-Gen Experience course in the spring semester! Here are details for the course: UC 130: The First-Generation Student Experience (.25 unit course) Tuesdays at 12:10-1…
Nov. 5 @ 12:30 p.m. – Come Learn About Domestic Violence Resources!
Join Circle K on Nov. 5 at 12:30 p.m. in Benes Room B for an inspiring and informative session on domestic violence awareness and resources led by Emma Loechler, a passionate Turning Point Volunteer. This event will provide valuable insight into recognizing the signs of…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Jan. 31 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the February edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Jan. 31. The issue will be sent on Wednesday, Feb. 5. February/March is…
Jan. 23 @ Noon – Faculty & Staff Town Hall
Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the market position conversations since last April. We’re excited to take the next steps as market positioning transitions into the strategic planning stage. Please join us for a town hall about strategic planning…
Spring DEI Book Club
The DEI Council has prepared the Spring 2025 DEI Book Club materials and wants to share details and the sign-up sheet for calendar invites. This semester we will be reading 3 fiction novels by a diverse selection of authors. We will be meeting every fourth week…
University Classifieds
Sept. 26-29 @12:15 p.m. – Free Caricature Portraits with Musing with Muses in Ham-Wil
Hello! My name is Kara Cannon, and I’m conducting practice trials for my new web series/caricature business, Musing with Muses. I will ask you a personal question and draw out your response. Questions can be along the lines of what’s…
Missing a Key Fob?
A black Key Fob was found in University Hall. Please stop by the Office of Academic Affairs (Univ 107) to claim it. For any questions or concerns, please contact Kate Cole (kkcole@owu.edu). OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Academic Affairs Contact: Kate Cole…
iPod Left in Hobson Library – Please Stop By and Describe the Case to Claim
You can pick it up at the main desk. Thanks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
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