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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 2 @ Noon – WIE speaker series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” with Nathan Minns, in Chappelear
Become a successful entrepreneur internationally! Mark your calendar for Wednesday to attend the Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series at noon in Chappelear Drama Center. Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and conference emcee, who believes…
Walk-to-End Alzheimer’s Raffle
The walk-to-end Alzheimer’s is coming up soon! We are raffling off four different baskets for the week of Sept. 30 – Oct. 4 during the noon hour in Ham-Wil! The walk is on Oct. 5 from 9 – 10 a.m.…
Oct. 3 @ 5 p.m. – Social Hub Groundbreaking!
Please join us Thursday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m. as we break ground on the new Social Hub at 4 Williams Dr. (behind the Bradford Milligan Hall apartments on fraternity circle). We will have a brief program of speakers who…
Sept. 30 @ 12:10 p.m. – Lunch and Learn: The Election and the Environment
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 Dr. Franchesca Nestor will share their perspectives on “The…
Today @ Noon – Celebrating Latine Excellence in Research – Andrea Suria, Ph.D.
Bring your lunch and join us from noon – 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC) to hear from Andrea Suria, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences. Dr. Suria will be sharing a talk entitled “Mejor Juntos: The Benefits of…
Oct. 1-Oct. 8 Closure of Selby Parking Lot
The Selby Stadium parking lot will be closed effective 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, and will not reopen until Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, as part of our Homecoming & Family Weekend Celebration. Please ensure that your vehicle is moved…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 18 – Study Abroad Information Sessions (Two Times!)
The School for Field Studies (fieldstudies.org) offers programs around the world of special interest to those majoring in the biological and social sciences. Come and visit with SFS Institutional Liaison Mike Rainaldi to learn more — Wednesday, Oct. 18, from…
Oct. 18 @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat
Professor Barbara MacLeod will discuss Finance requirements and course substitutions. You will also hear from a panel of Finance students as they talk about their summer internships followed by resume tips, recruiting timelines, and Career Connection resources! Please register with…
Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. – Save the Date for Pitch OWU!
Save the date and join us at Pitch OWU! Watch teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges; the top three teams or individuals will receive funding to foster…
Pitch OWU Submission Deadline TODAY!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO…
Oct. 5 @ Noon – A Day in the Life of a Researcher: CRL Information Session
Do you want experience in working in a REAL LIFE Lab? Do you want to meet some super sweet scientists? Do you want an internship to learn how awesome it is? Maybe even a job?!?! Do you like awesome corporate…
Oct. 4 @ Noon – “Get Real” Experiences & FREE T-Shirts
Have you completed an internship or research work from May 2022 – August 2023 that you haven’t shared on the Internship Experience survey? If so, come by the Career Connection table in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium from 12-1 p.m. on…
Student News & Events
Feb. 17 @ 8 p.m. – Adulting 101-Link & Laugh: A Friendship Fest
Making friends is not easy. Even with all the same classes and clubs, creating meaningful friendships is hard. And then what about after college? Join us as we provide a fun networking opportunity to make DIY keychains and build new…
Participate in Neuroscience Research Study and get a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
We are conducting a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Study to examine the use of cognitive control during gameplay. Participants will complete a 1-hour session. We will collect your behavioral responses during the video game to assess cognitive control. No prior gaming…
Feb. 19 @ 6 p.m. – Free Movie @ The Strand! ‘Lost in Translation’
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, enjoy a free movie at The Strand Theater courtesy of the Ross Art Museum and Art Bridges Foundation. We’re showing “Lost in Translation” as part of our Culture Push Film Series! Doors open at 6 p.m.,…
Due TODAY: Camp Leader Application
Camp Leader Application DUE TODAY! Click the link above to apply to be a Camp Leader for the 2025 Camp Oh-Wooo program. Camp Oh-Wooo is our premier new student orientation program. The program needs roughly 62+ student leaders a year to serve…
Laureate Award – LAST DAY
Did you take English 105 in Spring 2024 or Fall 2024? Are you proud of the work you did? Do you like winning prizes? Submit your work to the Laureate Award, and win a prize for your English 105 paper. Click…
Feb. 17 & 18 – Thanking = Winning! Write a Thank-You Note for a Chance to Play Prize Plinko!
During We Are OWU, EVERYONE wins big! From noon until 1 p.m. on Feb. 17 or Feb. 18, come to the We Are OWU table in Ham-Wil and write a quick thank-you note for our supporters. You will earn a…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Annual May Roach Lunch Paused This Year
With the numerous recent opportunities for campus gatherings (Inauguration Week events, Day on the JAY, Commencement, etc.) and out of respect for the enormous work of staff, the Roach Lunch, typically held the Monday after Commencement, is paused for this…
Faculty Don’t Live with FOMO – Sign Up for Commencement!
FOMO = Fear Of Missing Out! All faculty are invited to process in regalia at commencement on Saturday, May 11. Your students will love to see you there and introduce you to their guests. It is not too late to…
Open Enrollment Benefit Information Sessions Begin May 1!
2024-2025 Open Enrollment for benefit-eligible employees is May 1-19! Benefit information sessions will be presented by Human Resources and the McGohan-Brabender team to inform employees about the 2024-2025 OWU healthcare plans and benefit offerings available beginning July 1. Join us…
University Classifieds
BMW 328i for Sale
I am selling my car on campus. It is a BMW 328i X Drive with 3.0 L 6 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated Engine. One of the most successful engines by BMW. The car holds a clean Ohio title and is at…
Advancement Operations Summer Student Assistant
Advancement Operations Summer Student Assistant: Duties include data entry, research assistance, filing, scanning documents, and other office duties as needed. Students should have good communication, organization, and computer skills (Will work in Excel, Word, and Raisers Edge). Students should have…
Male Summer Camp Counselors Needed – OWjL
We are looking for MALE counselors only for OWjL Camp 2022. OWjL Camp is a summer residential camp for gifted/talented students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades and held on the OWU campus each June. Requirements to be a counselor:…
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