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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 2 @ 7 p.m. – Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot Panel
Join us Oct. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. This panel will engage the audience in the process of thinking through alternatives to the current electoral system as part of an effort to encourage participation in the electoral…
Oct. 3 @ 12:10 p.m. – Decode the VP Debate
Lunch and Learn: Decode the Debates Date and Time: October 3 from 12:10 – 1 p.m. Location: Merrick 204 Description: Did you watch the vice-presidential debate? Did you find it confusing? Annoying? What are the candidates arguing about? Can a…
Campus Operations Notification: Work Next Week to Affect Marketplace, HWCC Water Supply
Please note: Building & Grounds will oversee two campus improvement projects at Hamilton-Williams Campus Center beginning Oct. 7. B&G will work to minimize disruptions, but please plan accordingly. Project 1: The Marketplace food service area will be closed from Monday,…
HURRICANE HELENE –> You Can Help!
OWU’s Community Service Learning Department is partnering with UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), whose proven mission is to supply survivors of natural disasters and those who have been displaced with food, water, shelter, and help with mucking out and cleaning up. UMCOR also offers emergency…
Today @ 12:10 p.m. – Lunch and Learn: The Election & the Environment
Today from 12:10 – 1 p.m. in Merrick 301. The 2024 election has major implications for environmental policy, and yet the environment is often missing from election coverage. At this Lunch and Learn, Dr. Laurie Anderson, Dr. John Krygier, and…
Today @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture, HWCC Benes Rooms AB
2024 Smith Lecture: today at 7 p.m. – A Tale of Two Slave Traders: Lincoln and the Destruction of the Transatlantic Slave Trade The Department of History is pleased to welcome Jonathan W. White, Ph.D. a professor of American Studies at Christopher…
OWU Connection News & Events
Email a Career Connection Ambassador!
Have you ever wanted to share ideas or get insights about Career Connection from a student perspective? Now you can with the new Career Ambassador email! Career Connection Ambassadors are students who regularly share insights and suggestions with Career Connection…
Nov. 14 @ Noon – STEM Internship and Research Information Session
Join the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst to learn about internship searching, research opportunities, and how to land them! WHY: You need to learn more about internships in the STEM and Pre-Health fields and how to apply for them! WHEN:…
Today: Find YOUR ideal Gap Year Opportunity! 💡11 a.m.-1p.m. | Ham-Wil Atrium
The first-ever Gap Year Opportunity Spotlight is HERE! If you are still looking for opportunities after graduation, come learn about Gap Year Opportunities in the Ham-Wil Atrium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. TODAY, Nov. 8. Come visit with organizations on your way to…
Dec. 6 @ 7:30 p.m. – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture Series featuring keynote speaker Blair Kisker ’12, VP of Finance and Accounting for FC Cincinnati. Kisker’s remarkable journey from Ohio Wesleyan to the dynamic realm…
Nov. 8 from 11 a.m.-1p.m. – Gap Year Opportunity Spotlight!💡
The first-ever Gap Year Opportunity Spotlight is HERE! If you are still looking for opportunities after graduation, come learn about Gap Year Opportunities in the Ham-Wil Atrium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Come visit with organizations on your way…
Nov. 6 @ Noon – Planning for Medical School, Related Careers
WHY: To learn about medical school admissions and career options WHEN: Monday, Nov. 6 TIME: 12-1 p.m. LOCATION: SCSC 163 Join us over the lunch hour for a discussion on this very topic! The University of Medicine and Health Sciences…
Student News & Events
Friday @ Noon – Make Vintage Valentines w/ The History Student Board
Join the History Student Board on Friday, Feb. 14, to craft Vintage Valentines! We will provide you with all the DIY Valentine’s essentials, including stickers and cards with vintage V-day artwork. Hungry? Enjoy heart-shaped pizza and candy, on us. Join…
Circle K Bake Sale Tabling this Week
Looking for a sweet treat? Circle K is having a bake sale this week in Ham-Wil during the noon hour! 1 item for $2, 2 items for $3! Items include cookies, brownies, Rice Krispies, and more! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Circle…
Feb. 13 @ 6 p.m. – Palentine’s Craft Night at the Museum
Celebrate your pals tonight at The Ross with SLAM! We will be making valentine’s cards and friendship bracelets with tea, hot cocoa, and cookie decorating! 6-9 p.m. at The Ross Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Richard M. Ross Art Museum/SLAM Contact:…
Feb. 13 at Noon – Black Christian Conversation
Are you interested in finding an intentional space to live out your Christian faith as a Black person at OWU? If so, join Dr. Dailey and Ms. Tenique for a conversation on Thursday, Feb. 13, at noon in HWCC 312.…
Feb. 13 @ Noon – Love on the Brain with Neurds!
Join Neurds for “Love on the Brain” this Thursday, Feb. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. in SCSC 163! This fun event will include free food, games, giveaways, crafts, and a short presentation on the neuroscience of love! OWU Sponsoring…
Starting Feb. 26 – Global Student Support Circle
Are you an international student adjusting to college life? You are not alone – join our support group! Adjusting to a new culture, managing schoolwork, and finding a community, all while being far from home can be challenging. Come meet…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
July Blackboard Updates
Each month, Anthology releases feature enhancements and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn, our online learning management system. Here is what’s coming on Thursday, July 4. Follow a link to learn more. The July 2024 release is robust with features in…
Concur Reports Processed Early for July 4 Holiday
Accounting will run checks during the week of July 4 earlier in the week due to the holiday. Concur P-card, reimbursement, and cash advances will be processed on Monday, July 1, instead of Tuesday. Please plan accordingly! Also, all Concur…
Summer Storage Clean-Up Reminder
Summer is a good time to clean up storage space, and we’re running out of room in BishopApps/Google, our local network drives, and on Zoom. Please go through your Google Drive and delete any old files that you no longer…
University Classifieds
Daisy Update!
Hello! Thank you to everyone who voted for Daisy! She won’t be moving onto the next round but placed 4th in the quarter-finals so that is pretty great! I appreciate everyone who voted for her and sent encouraging messages! OWU…
Airpods Case found outside SLUs Sept. 29
Airpods case gen 1 found on the street outside of the Small Living Units on Sept. 29. No AirPods were inside the case. The case appears to be slightly damaged; the top does not fully close. To claim, contact Kelly…
Vote for Daisy! Voting Ends Tonight at 10!
Hello! Thank you to everyone who has voted for Daisy so far! She is in 4th place now but needs to be in 1st place by Sept. 29 (tonight) at 10 p.m. to make it to the semi-finals. Daisy and…
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