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Campuswide News & Events
Dec. 1-5 – Children’s Book Drive
Do you have books that aren’t being read? Consider donating them to the Children’s Book Drive! The drive will accept books that are in good condition and suitable for elementary and middle school-aged readers. Donation bins can be found in…
OWU Daily Thanksgiving Break Publication Schedule
Have a wonderful break! The OWU Daily will publish Monday, Nov. 24, and then be on break until Monday, Dec. 1. (If you’ve previously chosen a date on which the Daily won’t publish, we’ll try to reassign the date for…
Student-Curated Pop-Up Shows Begin!
Come check out our Student-Curated, Pop-Up Shows on Nov. 20 and Dec. 4! Featuring artwork from the Ross Art Museum, the shows were developed by students enrolled in Art 492: Exhibition Practice. Nov. 20: 1-3 p.m., HWCC and 6:30-8:30 p.m.…
💲2026 State of Ohio Minimum Wage💲
2026 State of Ohio Minimum Wage Effective Jan 1, 2026: Minimum wage increases to $11.00 Any student employee earning below $11.00/hour will automatically be adjusted – no action needed from supervisors. More info: 2026 Ohio Minimum Wage Poster (PDF) If you have any…
Ross Art Museum – Closed Nov. 24-Dec. 1 for Thanksgiving Break
The Ross Art Museum will be closed for Thanksgiving break from Monday, Nov. 24, to Monday, Dec. 1 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
📅📢Updated 2025 & 2026 Payroll Calendars📢 📅
The 2025 & 2026 Payroll Calendars have been updated to include the timecard due dates. Please take the time to review the new calendars, and if you have any questions, please reach out to the Human Resources department at hr@owu.edu…
OWU Connection News & Events
Jan. 30 @ 1 p.m. – Stratford Ecological Center Info Session
Are you looking for a summer job that includes outdoor work and nature education? Come learn about the summer opportunities with Stratford Ecological Center! Joining us will be Laura Underwood, Environmental Educator, for an information session. Register on Handshake for updates and…
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…
Student News & Events
Baccalaureate Participation Application Due Monday, April 20
The Chaplain’s Office invites graduating seniors to participate in the annual Baccalaureate Service on Friday, May 8. The Baccalaureate Service is an interfaith spiritual capstone event for graduating seniors that celebrates the spiritual journeys (broadly conceived) of the class during…
Academic Skills Center Accountability & Study Hour Thursdays 2-3 p.m.
Feeling overwhelmed by class work? Can’t find a space to focus? Come join us in the Sagan ARC (HWCC Room #324) every Thursday from 2-3 p.m. for our walk-in Accountability and Study Hour! We will have one of our Academic…
🎓 Help With Commencement (and Stay on Campus for Free!)
Are you looking for a way to celebrate our graduating class and score some extra time on campus? We are looking for enthusiastic student volunteers to help make this year’s Commencement ceremonies a success! When: There are volunteer opportunities available…
Friday, April 17 – VIVA Sip ‘n’ Paint 🍹🎨
Enjoy the warm, sunny weather this Friday with VIVA as we create some refreshing mocktails and paint your pick of canvases, tote bags, or hats! We will be outside, so feel free to bring a blanket to sit on. From…
Pairs Pool Tournament @ The 1842
The pool tournament will be single-elimination, following ball-in-hand rules. The tournament will start at 9:45 p.m. after the Live @ OWU concert ends on Tuesday, April 28. The first round matchup orders will be emailed the night before. Must have…
TODAY from 12:30-1:30 p.m. – Registration & Advising Help Desk in Ham-Wil!
Today, Monday, April 13, from 12:30-1:30 p.m., drop in and visit representatives of the Office of Holistic Advising and the Office of the Registrar to discuss all things scheduling! Hear about course offerings for next semester, learn how you can…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Former Staff Member Kathy Earls Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Kathryn “Kathy” Earls passed away May 22 following a four-year battle with breast cancer. She was 59. A Columbus resident, Kathy worked as the administrative assistant for University Advancement and…
Open Enrollment Runs Through May 31
OWU Benefit Eligible Employees – The Open Enrollment Portal is OPEN! Reminder that our next benefit plan year is effective for the benefit plan year from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026. There are no changes to benefit providers or plan…
Summer Hours Begin Today Through Aug. 1
Happy summer! Beginning today, OWU’s summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. OWU offices are closed Friday, unless they need to remain open for special events and activities. (Please work with your supervisor as needed.) If…
University Classifieds
AirPods Pro FOUND
If you lost your pair of AirPod Pros (purple with Stitch characters case) in Merrick Hall, they have been given to Public Safety. Contact: Mary Grace Duffy at mgduffy@owu.edu
Glass/Metal Necklace Found
A mixed-media necklace of glass and metal was found near the east parking lot of Beeghly Library. Please claim at Mowry Alumni Center. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Mowry Contact: Jules Lapp at jalapp@owu.edu
Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker for Sale
I am looking to sell my Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker before winter break. It’s in like-new condition and it comes in the color oasis (light teal). I’m asking $50 for it. Feel free to email me if…
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