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Campuswide News & Events
Nov. 9 @ 3 p.m. – Choral Art Ensemble and Chamber Choir in Concert!
Join us on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. in Gray Chapel for an inspiring afternoon of choral music presented by the Choral Art Ensemble and Chamber Choir. The program will feature a rich variety of works spanning styles and centuries, showcasing the expressive power…
Nov. 6 @ 6-8 p.m. – Clothing Swap
Join the Young Democratic Socialists of America for a clothing swap! Rehome your unwanted, unworn items. The location will be Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Room Benes A. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: YDSA Contact: Rukevwe Diohwo at ydsa@owu.edu
Schedule Update: No Film Screening Tonight; Join Us Nov. 12 & 18
The Hispanic Film Festival will not be showing a film today, as was originally scheduled. The next movie (La Suprema) will be screened on Wednesday, Nov. 12. The last film (Alice Junior) will be screened on Tuesday, Nov. 18. OWU…
Nov. 14/15 @ 6:30 p.m. – GRWM with a Drag Performer/Student Drag Night
Create, practice, and perform your own drag performances for the OWU community, while learning from a drag queen or two! No experience needed! 😊 This event will be in the Benes Rooms. It is a fundraiser for Kaleidoscope Youth Center’s…
Nov. 10 – Your Voice = Better Search! Give Your Input on OWUSearch
Stop By the Library Pop-Up Event in Ham-Wil! On Monday, Nov. 10, the OWU Library staff is teaming up with the Delaware Public Library staff for a special tabling event in Ham-Wil from 12-1 p.m. Stop by to: Pick up…
Today – Vote for the Winner in the 2025 Staff Halloween Costume Face-Off!
University Advancement held our annual Halloween costume contest on Friday, and our winner is going up against teams from Accounting, Library Services, and Student Engagement & Success! Today only – vote on which office brought the best costume! OWU Sponsoring…
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
Caps and Gowns Have Arrived at the OWU Bookstore!
For those graduating this spring, regalia have arrived at the OWU bookstore. You can purchase your cap, gown, and tassel now during regular bookstore hours or on owucampusstore.com. They will also be available at the Countdown to Commencement event on…
Apply for a Fall Leadership Experience
Leadership is more than just a title—it’s a practice. The Nancy Bihl Rutkowski Leadership Fellowship brings together a cohort of OWU students ready to dive into the “why” and “how” of making an impact. The Nancy Bihl Rutkowski Leadership Fellowship…
Business Law and the Workplace: Guest Speaker-Professor Luann Snyder
Join the HR Club on Monday, April 6, from 12-1 p.m. in R.W. Corns Room 209 for a guest speaker event featuring Professor Luann Snyder, part-time Business Law professor. Professor Snyder will discuss how business law influences human resources, including…
March 26 – Student Chill Night: Air-Dry Clay
Students, come to the Ross Art Museum this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. to get creative with air-dry clay and enjoy some snacks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
DIY Plants and Ice Cream Bar for Wellness Week
Take a break and nurture your well-being with the OWU Counseling Team! Join us at the Ham-Wil Zook Nook on Wednesday, March 25, from 1-4 p.m. for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and free ice cream. Decorate your own plant…
One Last Hoorah! is a Student Zine Accepting Submissions … Now!
One Last Hoorah! is a student-run zine accepting submissions now through April 1! Submit up to: 3 Visual Art 2k Words of Fiction/Prose (including erotica/fanfic) 4 Pages of Poetry 2k Words of Nonfiction 6 Pages of Script (play, screenplay, monologue)…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions
Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments for May 13! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling appointments on the OWU campus with the University’s TIAA representative, Brady Nolan. No matter where you are in life – just getting started or planning for…
Open Enrollment Benefit Information Sessions Begin April 29!
2025-2026 Open Enrollment for benefit-eligible employees is April 29-May 23! Benefit information sessions will be presented by Human Resources and the McGohan-Brabender team to inform employees about the 2025-2026 OWU healthcare plans and benefit offerings available beginning July 1. There…
Knitting and Crochet Club is Looking For a New Faculty Advisor
In the Loop, the knitting and crochet club on campus, is looking for a new faculty advisor. Our mission is to create a community where crocheters and knitters can make meaningful connections based on the crafts themselves. Anyone and everyone…
University Classifieds
Help Needed: Left-Handed Knitter
I’m looking for someone to help teach my 12-year-old how to knit in the round. He is left-handed and already knows the basic knit and purl stitch. If you are a left-handed knitter, please email me! Thank you! Contact: Jill Hayes…
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. For complete guidelines and submission deadlines, visit Please note: Attending OWU will meet the residency requirement for students who wish…
Dec. 2 – Seeking Volunteers for NNA’s Holiday Home Tour
The Northwest Neighborhood Association (NNA) is looking for volunteers to serve as docents during its Holiday Home Tour 2023. The event is Saturday, Dec. 2, from 2-6 p.m.(you don’t need to volunteer the whole time) with a pre-tour walk-through Friday, Dec.…
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