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Campuswide News & Events
April 25 – Reading Room Closed
The Reading Room will be closed from 8-10 a.m. on Friday, April 25, for an Admission Office event. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu
April 25 @ 2:30 p.m. – Print Services Closed
Print Services will be closing early this Friday, April 25, at 2:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Printing Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at mestephens@owu.edu
Be Bob the Bishop @ Commencement!
We’re looking for 2 to 4 volunteers to play the role of Bob the Bishop or assist as a handler during two special Commencement events: Final Lap following Commencement Rehearsal Thursday, May 8 | 4:30–5:30 p.m. Commencement Day Saturday, May 10 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.…
April 23 @ 6:30 p.m. – Interfaith Dialogue: A Student Panel
Come join the Interfaith House in a conversation about religious literacy and diversity! This student panel will represent students from a few different faith backgrounds who will talk about their experiences within their religious life and what makes religious literacy…
Today @ 4 p.m. – Senior Spotlight
We continue today with our last Senior Spotlight Series! I encourage you all to attend and learn about the exciting internships and professional experiences our seniors have pursued during their time at OWU. This week, we’ll hear from Dani Philip.…
AI Guidance at OWU
AI Guidance at OWU: We are pleased to share this AI Guidance document, created with broad input from OWU faculty and staff. This document provides guidance on the appropriate use of AI at OWU and raises awareness of potential risks. Please contact Barb…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 1 Deadline for Theory-to-Practice Grant Applications!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
Take the OWU Strengths Assessment – Gain pivotal information to set yourself up for success!
As you prepare for your OWU journey, a pivotal step to success is knowing your strengths! Please take just 20 minutes to complete the OWU Strengths Assessment. *Note that this will be required as part of your OWU experience, and so…
Sept. 16 @ Noon – Career Fairs: How to Navigate, Approach Employers, and Maximize Your Experience – Co-sponsored with Bishop Elevate!
Nervous about attending the upcoming Career and Grad School Fair? Not quite sure how to navigate it or what to say when you approach employers or grad school reps? New to the whole career fair experience? If you’ve answered YES…
Sept. 4 @ Noon – Demystifying the Path to Grad School
Are you considering pursuing a Graduate Degree in STEM? What’s the difference between a Master’s and a Ph.D.? How do you apply? Where do you pick? Come and learn more about this process with the STEM & Pre-Health Career Catalyst!…
TODAY @11 a.m. – The Career Community Fair! HWCC Atrium
TODAY @ 11 a.m.-2 p.m., HWCC Atrium Let’s Get You Started on Your Career Path at the Career Community Fair! Meet your Career Catalyst from OWU’s 8 Career Communities: STEM CAREERS WITH SOCIAL IMPACT ECONOMICS & BUSINESS EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION…
Sept. 18 @ Noon – Power Skills Workshop: Google Professional Certificates
Learn about Google Professional Certificates and how they can help you reach your career goals. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in a Google Professional Certificate Program for free (approximately $200 value), and possibly connect it to academic credit…
Student News & Events
Nov. 15 – Marching Bishops Visit Day!
Hey, Bishops! If you’ve been thinking about joining the Marching Bishops next year and want to see what a game day would be like, join us for our Marching Bishops Visit Day on Nov. 15! You’ll join us for all…
Oct. 31 @ 7 p.m. – CAH Halloween Social
Come to the Creative Arts House between 7-10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, for our Halloween Social! We will have mocktails, hot apple cider, a Halloween-themed movie, and a craft. Costumes are not required, but strongly encouraged! The Creative Arts…
Nov. 12 & 13 – Make Holiday Cards for Seniors!
Time to get crafty! On Nov. 12 & 13 from 12-1 p.m., join The Woltemade Center Student Board in the Corns Lobby to make holiday cards for local senior citizens. We’ll provide all the crafting materials along with LUNCH! Enjoy…
Nov. 1 @ 2 p.m. – Intramural Mario Kart Tournament!
Come be crowned the best Mario Kart player on campus! This will be at the Esports Arena in Welch Hall at 2 p.m.! Sign up or just show up, the top 3 will receive a free T-shirt! RSVP Information:…
👻 Halloween Party With the OWU Bio Department 🎃
Join the OWU Biology Department at noon on Halloween (Oct. 31) in the Science Center atrium for a frighteningly good time! There will be free pizza, desserts, and spooky mocktails for you to feast on. It’s also a great chance…
Interested in Culture, Community, and Change? Join CoW!
The Citizens of the World (CoW) House is currently accepting new members, and we’re looking for students genuinely interested in contributing to the house’s mission as it enters an exciting rebuilding phase. Founded in 2009, CoW creates an inclusive community…
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
Students – Join Annual Giving This Fall Through Two Internship Opportunities
The Office of Annual Giving has two internships available this fall for students interested in engaging with a variety of populations including students, alumni, and donors. Our Student Philanthropy Intern works with the full Annual Giving team to raise student awareness…
OWU Discount Available for Columbus Performance of Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo
Use this link for a 20% OWU discount for tickets to the June 22-25 performances of Cirque du Soleil’s Corteo at the Schottenstein Center. “Come upon a place where a nostalgic clown somewhere dreams about his funeral, and looks back…
OMSA is Hiring Interns for Fall & Spring Semesters
Looking for an on-campus job opportunity for Fall & Spring semesters? The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) seeks to hire creative, detailed-oriented, and energetic student interns who can manage multiple specialized projects and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and…
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