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Campuswide News & Events
June 18 – Cold Cuts & Warm Welcomes
Warm welcomes and delicious cold cuts await! Join IOCP on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from noon – 2 p.m. in the Slocum Honors Lounge for a casual lunch of sandwiches and drinks. It’s the perfect chance to meet the new Assistant Director…
June 10 – CONSORT Service Interruptions
As part of our continued library systems transition work, the following CONSORT services will be unavailable starting end of day on June 10. Requesting physical items from other CONSORT libraries Renewing loans Accessing your library account online E-resources, local OWU…
June 4 – Degree Audit System Maintenance
The Degree Audit system will be offline on Wednesday, June 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. for a planned upgrade and system maintenance. Please direct any questions or concerns to Information Services, helpdesk@owu.edu, or 740-368-3120 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services…
June 2 – Brief, Scheduled Self-Service & PowerCampus Outage
Starting at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 2, Self-Service and PowerCampus will be taken offline for brief server maintenance. Users must close the applications before the announced outage times. System access should be restored by noon the same day. Questions? Contact registrar@owu.edu.…
Commencement Day Parking
Can you believe that Commencement is 1 DAY AWAY? As a courtesy to our campus visitors, please park in remote lots on Saturday if at all possible. In particular, please avoid the Edwards, Science Center, Phillips, Selby, and Ham-Wil lots.…
Tonight @ 7 – Baccalaureate Celebration, Featuring a Conversation with Jasmine Guy!
Everyone is invited to attend the Class of 2025 Baccalaureate ceremony tonight featuring graduating seniors reflecting on their OWU journeys and Emmy Award-winning actor Jasmine Guy in conversation with President Matt vandenBerg and Chief Diversity Officer Dawn Chisebe. The celebration…
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
Faculty Advisor Needed for Mortar Board
The OWU Chapter of Mortar Board needs a new faculty advisor. Could it be you? Mortar Board is a national honor society for juniors and seniors recognizing exemplary scholarship, service, and leadership. OWU’s Chapter was established in 1929 and has…
Faculty Member Interested in Service? Circle K is Looking for an Advisor
Are you a faculty member interested in community service and volunteering? If so, OWU Circle K is looking for a faculty advisor. If you are unfamiliar, Circle K is the collegiate branch of the Kiwanis community organization. This commitment would…
GenEd CX Q & A Session Recording: Advising Support
Are you advising students as they begin the GenEd CX proposal process? The recording from Friday’s Question & Answer session on the GenEd CX Process is available. Students must complete this process to have their Connection experience count toward OWU…
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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