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Campuswide News & Events
Server Maintenance Planned for the Degree Audit System
Starting at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, the Degree Audit system will be taken offline for planned system maintenance. We anticipate this outage will require less than 2 hours to complete. Degree Audit is expected to resume normal operations…
Nov. 20 @ 8 p.m. – Jake Smith Quartet
Join the Jake Smith Quartet for an evening of innovative, original modern jazz in Jemison Auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. Experience the band’s unique sound as they blend intricate melodies with improvisational brilliance in an unforgettable live…
Nov. 19 @ 8 p.m. – Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble Concert
Under the direction of Kevin Turner, the Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble will perform in Gray Chapel on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. The group will perform a variety of pieces by composers such as John Coltrane, Antonio Carlos Jobim,…
Nov 14 @ 4 p.m. – Fossils and Halos Show Panel Discussion
Ross Art Museum Show Discussion – An ancient shark inspiring modern-day art? Come find out what this show is all about from our expert panel of art historians, geographers, paleobiologists, artists, and evolutionary biologists. Event is free and open to…
Nov. 14 @ 1 p.m. – Cartoons about College Athletes – an ART 492 pop-up show!
Cartoons about College Athletes – Nov. 14, 1-4 p.m., Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Come to the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center lobby for an exciting pop-up show where creativity meets cartoons! Students are invited to unleash their imagination and humor by creating their…
Nov. 17 @ 2 p.m. – Native American Themed Children’s Story Time
Native American Story Time and Coloring at the Ross! (Recommended for children pre-kindergarten through 3rd grade.) At 2 p.m., guests will enjoy a reading of “Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story,” written by Kevin Noble Maillard. Afterward, children will…
OWU Connection News & Events
Jan. 31 @ 12 p.m. – SOTC Internship Info Session
Summer on the Cuyahoga (SOTC) is a summerlong program held in the greater Cleveland Area that offers students from 9 partner schools paid internships, cost-free housing, after-hours events, and networking opportunities! On Jan. 31 from 12-1 p.m. in Benes Room B, join a representative from SOTC…
Jan. 31 @ 6:30 p.m. -🎓✨🎓100 Day Countdown to Graduation + Real Life 101 Kickoff 🎓✨🎓
Seniors – you have 100 days until graduation! This is Career Connection’s featured event to get you ready for life after graduation. It is geared for graduating seniors, and is open to any student graduating in May 2024, December 2024,…
Feb. 1 @ 11:30 a.m. – February’s Employer Spotlight!
It’s that time again! The Career Connection office is hosting 3 featured employers and grad schools looking to provide you with meaningful opportunities! Come by the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium Thursday, Feb. 1, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Joining us this…
Feb. 29 – Save the Date! 2024 Spring Connection Conference
Mark your calendar, Bishops — the biannual OWU Connection Conference is back! Taking place on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., the conference will offer advising to students of all disciplines and majors. Come join us on this day…
New Date! Jan. 31@ 12 p.m. – SOTC Internship Info Session
Summer on the Cuyahoga (SOTC) is a summerlong program held in the greater Cleveland Area that offers students from 9 partner schools paid internships, cost-free housing, after-hours events, and networking opportunities! On Jan. 31 from 12-1 p.m. in Benes Room B, join a representative from SOTC…
Jan. 29 @ Noon – New York Arts Program Virtual Info Session
Join us on Zoom on Monday, Jan. 29, at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about spending a semester living, working, and creating in NYC with the New York Arts Program. Artists of all kinds can come to NYC for…
Student News & Events
Join the Marching Bishops on the Field This Fall!
With registration for the fall open, we hope to add anyone interested to the band for this fall season. We have a large number of incoming freshmen who plan to join, and the goal of hitting 80 members on the field…
April 11 @ 6 p.m. – Fiber Arts Night at CAH!
Come join us for a night of knitting, crocheting, and weaving! Supplies, snacks, and instructions will be provided, though you are very welcome to bring your own project. This event will be at the Creative Arts House (123 Oak Hill…
Learn to play, or keep playing, percussion and drums at OWU!
The OWU Percussion Ensemble is looking for students who played percussion in high school and who are interested in playing again! We’ve been slowly growing over the past few years, and with more members, we can tackle more exciting repertoire…
April 12 @ Noon – Poochella!🐾
Join Pet Pals club for our event Poochella on Saturday, April 12, from noon to 4 p.m. on the JAYwalk! There will be pet vendors, animal rescues & charities, inflatables, local food trucks, a henna booth, a photo booth, a…
April 9 @ 2 p.m. – Fitton Prize Paper Award Submission Deadline
Are you eligible? The Sociology & Anthropology Department awards the Emily Fitton Prize Paper Award (this is a monetary award!) to a student who completes the outstanding research paper in a sociology/anthropology course. This is open to students of any…
April 19 @ 4 p.m. – Rafiki’s Fake Wedding in Merrick
Get ready to immerse yourself in Edo, Nigeria’s vibrant culture and traditions! We are excited to invite you to an unforgettable experience as we celebrate a traditional Edo Nigerian wedding on campus. April 19 at 4 p.m. on Merrick 3rd…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Sept. 17 @ noon – Automatic student performance alerts in Blackboard (lunch provided)
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: Automatic student performance alerts in Blackboard Tuesday, Sept. 17, 12-1, lunch provided for those who RSVP Corns 114 (you may also join from anywhere…
Sept. 5 Blackboard Updates
Here come more feature enhancements and bug fixes for Anthology’s Blackboard learning management system, appearing in a web browser or mobile app near you on Thursday, Sept. 5. The September 2024 release is robust with features in these areas and more: Instructional…
Looking for a Trailbound Club Advisor!
Hello! I am working on starting a new club called Trailbound, an outdoor club that does activities like hiking, paddle boarding, rock climbing, ice skating, high ropes courses, camping, and more! The club would meet about 4-7 times a year depending…
University Classifieds
Computer Found
Someone turned in a computer to my office last Thursday. If you’re missing your computer, please come to Edwards Gym, Athletics Suite, Room 101E and let me know what brand. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Athletics Contact: Tracey Little at tllittle@owu.edu
Yard Work/Microsoft Help Needed; Friend of OWU
Margaret Kitterington, a friend of OWU, regularly hires OWU students to help with yard work. She still needs help and the OWU student she hired last year graduated. This is a paid position to help with light yard work and…
Found Things at the Campus Store
These items have been found in, or near, the OWU Campus Store this semester. To claim items, contact Debra Forest at djforest@owu.edu. – (1) black, right JBL earbud – black Sony headphones Thanks!
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