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Campuswide News & Events

March 5 @ 12:15 p.m. – Ash Wednesday Service in Peale Chapel

On Wednesday, March 5, the Chaplain’s Office will host an Ash Wednesday worship service open to all students, faculty, and staff beginning at 12:15 p.m. in Peale Chapel. In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season…

Spring Break Hours for Hobson Library

Spring break hours for Hobson Library can be viewed on the library’s website at  Updates or changes to these hours will also be posted on the hours page. Slocum Reading Room is available 24/7 for study and printing with card access. Enjoy…

March 4 – Library Complex and Arts Arena Feedback Sessions

We have made exciting progress since our fall Library Complex and Arts Arena town hall. On March 4, our architects from Levin Porter will share schematic floor plans, site plans, and exterior concepts for the new Beeghly and Chappelear facility.…

Protect Yourself and Others During Cold and Flu Season

You’re sneezing, coughing, aching, and tired. You’re not alone. Reports of Cold and Flu cases have increased in recent weeks. Having a cold or the flu is miserable! But you can treat the symptoms. Cold symptoms tend to get worse…

OWU Connection News & Events

Identities Abroad Pre-Departure Lunches (April 25, 29, 30)

We bring our full selves when we travel abroad. These sessions are focused on hearing first-hand lived experiences from Global Majority/ students of color, 2SLGBTQIA+ folx, and those who may not have traveled internationally. The discussion will include how our identities shape our experiences and…

Bishop Brag Day!

Have you completed or will you complete an internship, research work, or extensive volunteer work anytime from Summer 2023 – Summer 2024? Then be sure to stop by HWCC – Atrium on Spirit Day APRIL 17 from 11-2 to brag about…

Small Grant Program for the 23/24 Academic Year is Now Closed

The Small Grant Program provides funds on a rolling basis to support signature projects.  All budgeted funds have now been awarded, so the program is closed for the 2023-2024 academic year. Questions? Email iocp@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Darrell Albon at iocp@owu.edu

Blaine Grimes Grant Applications DUE TODAY!

Do you have a summer internship lined up? Would you like up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine Grimes Grant are now DUE TODAY! Grants are available for up to $2,000 for summer internships. Interested students who…

Blaine Grimes Grant Applications Due Tomorrow!

Do you have a summer internship lined up? Would you like up to $2,000 while you intern? Applications for the Blaine Grimes Grant are now DUE TOMORROW, April 12! Grants are available for up to $2,000 for summer internships. Interested…

Student News & Events

Interested in a WinS Sweatshirt?

Want to rep a Women in STEM Sweatshirt? Fill out the form below to let us know you are interested! Form will be open until Sept. 24: Interest Form (Note: This form is to get an idea of the number of…

Key Dates & Academic Deadlines for Fall 2025

Stay on top of your schedule and academic deadlines by importing the Academic Calendar and your class schedule into your Google Calendar. It’s the best way to manage your time and avoid conflicts. Mark your calendars for these key dates:…

Thank a Tutor for National Tutor Appreciation Week!

Have you worked with a peer or professional tutor, writing consultant, or skills coach who has made a profound impact on you? Oct. 6-10, 2025, is National Tutor Appreciation Week. To recognize the work of our incredible peer and professional…

Sept. 25 – Student Chill Night: Rainbow Scratch Art

Bishops, visit the Ross Art Museum this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. to make some scratch art, also called sgraffito, to decorate your dorm walls! We promise, no artistic experience is required. Also, there will be snacks. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross…

Faculty/Staff News & Events

Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Nov. 1 Deadline

News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the November edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Nov. 1. We are also accepting posts for the December News for OWU Families. That…

November Blackboard Updates

Each month, Anthology releases enhancements to their learning management system. Here’s a summary of what’s coming on Thursday, Nov. 7. For Instructors: Role play option for AI Conversations – (AI what?) Improvement to resizing blocks in Documents, with a modified resize…

Recognizing STARs Among Us!

Do you have a friend or colleague who beams with Bishop Pride, is hard-working, supportive, positive, and always on their A-Game? Nominations for the S.T.A.R. Award and Spark Award will be accepted Nov. 1 through Nov. 12, 2024. For more…

University Classifieds

Missing Camera

Hello! My name is Kara Cannon, and I recently lost the Olympus digital camera given to me by Jeff Nilan for photo one. It’s in a black shoulder bag with a charger in it. Please contact me at 614-316-6041 if…

Large Aquarium – Free To A Good Home

The Biological Sciences department would like to re-home a large aquarium (~100 gallon) and cabinet Free, but you must be willing to haul it away. It needs cleaned, but is watertight for aquarium or terrarium use. Contact Dr. Hankison for details…

Missing Necklace

I am looking for my necklace, which I lost the week before Spring Break leaving Welch Hall. It has a gold chain and a green stone (aventurine) on it that’s shaped similarly to a pendulum…it’s sharpened to a point at…


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