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Campuswide News & Events
TODAY! @ 4:15 p.m. – Bestselling Author Clint Smith Reading
The English Department’s Carpenter Lecture Series Presents: An Evening with Clint Smith: Stories, Histories, Culture. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 4:15 p.m. in Benes Rooms, HWCC. Author, journalist, poet, and educator Clint Smith is a staff writer for The Atlantic, as well…
Oct. 20 – Domestic Violence Awarness Speaker from Turning Point
Join Circle K International on Oct. 20 to learn more about Domestic Violence Awareness, Turning Point, and resources available in Merrick Hall, 3rd floor, from 12:30-1 p.m. Emma Loechler from Turning Point will be providing information about Turning Point, Domestic…
Oct. 16 @ 5-7 p.m. – Art Exhibitions Opening Reception
Join the Ross Museum in celebrating our three new shows: “Demarcations and Delineations: Works by Michelle Stitzlein,” “Our Changing Landscape: Life in the Anthropocene,” and “Sprawl: Faculty Show.” Opening receptions are a time for the OWU community to come together…
Ross Art Museum Reopens Oct. 14
The Ross Art Museum will reopen with three new shows on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Stop by to see “Demarcations and Delineations: Works by Michelle Stitzlein,” “Our Changing Landscape: Life in the Anthropocene,” and “Sprawl: Faculty Show.” OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross…
Don’t Get Hooked by Phishing
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Week 2 – Phishing Phishing emails and texts are designed to trick you into clicking links or giving away personal information. They often look urgent, official, or too good to be true. Watch out for: Emails or…
Oct. 26 – Light, Culture, and Festivities : Celebrate Diwali! (New Date!)
Get ready to light up the night with HSC’s Diwali Celebration — a spectacular evening of music, dance, food, and festivity! Experience the magic of the Festival of Lights with energetic dance and music performances, a spread of delicious Indian…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 23 @ 11:30 a.m. – Gap Year Mini-Fair
Join us for the Gap Year Mini-Fair! Are you considering taking a gap year after you graduate from OWU? This is your chance to explore exciting opportunities that can enrich your personal and professional growth! Event Details: Date: Wednesday, Oct.…
Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Demystifying the Path to Grad/Professional School!
Attention Juniors and Seniors: Are you considering grad/professional school after OWU? Are you curious about the admission process and how to make yourself a standout applicant? Are you concerned about how to finance it or find the program that is…
Oct. 24 @ 6 p.m. – Speed Mock Interview
Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or a full-time position? Nervous about interviewing? A Mock Interview will help immensely as you prepare for your future career! As they say – practice makes perfect – and this is your opportunity…
Oct. 18 @ Noon – Learn More about Reggio Emilia!
This is Bishops in the Birthplace of Reggio Emilia Part II! Bring your lunch on Friday, Oct. 18, at noon to Corns 302 to hear from Education and Psychology students Grace Tippens and Jennifer Allen about all things Reggio Emilia!…
Oct. 18 @ Noon – Calling All ‘Mission Driven’ Entrepreneurs!
Are you ready to work for a mission-driven organization that empowers you to make an impact while developing entrepreneurial skills? Join Status Solutions Network, a local business, for an insightful webinar this Friday, Oct. 18, from noon – 1 p.m.…
Oct. 16 @ Noon – Resume Power Hour, Corns 315
Want to craft a stellar resume and need help getting started? Or do you need a final resume review? Come to the Resume Power Hour! Wednesday, Oct. 16, at noon in Corns 315. Come get prepared to apply for amazing…
Student News & Events
Feb. 25 – WinS Guest Lecturer: Trushita Patil
Join us for our next meeting (2/25) to hear Trushita Patil, an Industrial Engineer and a senior manager at Nestle, talk about her STEM path and life. From studying in India to moving to the United States to earn her…
File Your FAFSA for Next Year!
FAFSA Deadline March 15! Remember to submit your 2026-2027 FAFSA by the March 15 deadline. The FAFSA must be submitted each year to qualify for need-based aid, including Federal Student Loans, the OWU Grant, and the Federal Parent PLUS Loan. …
Valentine’s Day Investing Competition
Please fill out this Google form and attend our social event to learn more about the Investment Club! The form is a fun competition about which publicly traded companies will perform the best during February (specifically for Valentine’s Day). Please…
Wednesday, Feb. 25 @ 6:30 p.m. – Knit & Crochet Social
Join In The Loop for a knit and crochet social in the HWCC Peale Chapel on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.! Feel free to bring your own project to work on or to start something new with our…
On-Campus Jobs Will be Hiring Soon! Are You Ready?
On-campus job applications for the 2026-2027 academic year will be live soon! To make sure you’re ready when positions go live, have your resume prepared ahead of time so you can apply right away. It’s much better to get your…
Feb. 26 from 7-9 p.m. – Paint & Sip.
🎨Everyone is welcome to join us for an evening of creativity, community, and Black joy in honor of Black History Month! 🎶 Music 🎨 Canvas painting 💍Bracelet-making 🍹 Mocktail-making station Hosted by Residential Life, in collaboration with OMSA and Sisters United. ✨ Come…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email before the March 28 deadline
We are accepting submissions for the April edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon on Friday, March 28. For the April edition, please consider submitting annual business items for attention:…
March 31 from Noon-1:30 p.m. – Gallup Strengths Presentations on Campus
OWU‘s Human Resources and Career Connection teams are hosting a Gallup Trainer to enhance our Faculty & Staff understanding of the StrengthsFinder Assessment and foster a “Strengths-Based Campus.” This is the first in a three-part series, with each session being standalone. The remaining…
TIAA Individual Financial Counseling Sessions
Now Scheduling (in-person) Appointments — additional dates available! 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…
University Classifieds
FOUND: Bracelet Near Hobson Library
Please come to the Hobson Library’s main desk and describe the bracelet to pick it up. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Libraries Contact: Pam Majors at libraries@owu.edu
Found: Sunglasses in Slocum
Recently a pair of sunglasses was found on one of the couches in the Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Slocum. If you are missing your sunglasses or think you left yours in the Reading Room, please stop by…
Free Twin XL Comforter
Hi! I have a newly dry-cleaned Twin XL Comforter that I’m giving away. It is navy blue and only used a few times. If you’d like it, email me at gmpoliseno@owu.edu. Have a great first week! Contact: Gaby Poliseno at…
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