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Campuswide News & Events
Nov. 14 @ 4:15 p.m. – A Taste of Ulster: Northern Ireland Afternoon Tea
Experience the heart of Northern Irish hospitality with Alyssa Grainger from Belfast as your guide. Enjoy tea, scones, and lively conversation celebrating the flavors and stories of Ulster. Please sign up here. Location and time: IOCP – Slocum Hall 311,…
Nov. 10 @ 6:30 p.m. – Honor Choir Festival Finale Concert
The Performing Arts Department will be hosting an honor choir festival all day on Monday, Nov. 10! Over 200 talented middle schoolers and high schoolers will be performing in Gray Chapel at 6:30 p.m.! The students will be performing a…
Nov. 10 @ 6 p.m. – Better Together Dinner
Join a dinner where students from different faiths or worldviews can share their stories, values, and questions through guided discussion. The evening will focus on listening, respect, and finding common ground. All are welcome, but please RSVP with this link.…
Nov. 12 @ 4:15 p.m. – Fold & Sip: Japanese Origami and Matcha Experience
Learn how to fold beautiful paper creations guided by Japanese students and enjoy a hands-on matcha tea ceremony that highlights mindfulness, balance, and hospitality. Join us in the IOCP, Slocum Hall 311; 4:15-6 p.m. Please sign up here. OWU Sponsoring…
Nov. 11 @ 7 p.m. – Dr. Rajika Bhandari: From Arriving to Thriving
The global events of recent years have called for a sea-change and reimagining of our sector’s mission and work with international students and the central role they play in building global bridges and fostering global engagement. During Global Engagement Week…
Nov. 12 from 5-8 p.m. – Tastes Around the World
Enjoy an evening of global flavors at Smith Dining Hall! Sample dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world and celebrate the diversity of our campus community as part of Global Engagement Week. Tastes Around the World Date: Nov. 12,…
OWU Connection News & Events
💪💥Unleash Your Superpowers: It’s Strengths Week at OWU!💪💥
It’s Strengths Week at OWU! This week, the entire campus is celebrating what makes each of us unique — our CliftonStrengths! When you know your Top 5 Strengths, you gain a deeper understanding of who you are—on campus, in your career, and beyond.…
Schedule 1:1 Strengths Conversation After Fall Break!
After Fall Break is the FOURTH ANNUAL Strengths Week! Join us for 1:1 Strengths Conversation ALL Week at multiple times from Tuesday, Oct. 14 – Friday, Oct. 17. Sign up for a 30-minute 1:1 conversation with an OWU Strengths Coach!…
Oct. 16 – Mastering Your Pitch, Free Lunch and Workshop
In this workshop, you will learn—and practice—fundamental concepts that will greatly help you to pitch your idea for your next business endeavor. We are deliberately holding this event shortly before the U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition and Kickstart Ohio Conference, which is…
Spend a Semester Abroad in Pamplona, Spain
Are you majoring or minoring in Spanish? Join us to learn more about our outstanding study abroad program at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain! Earn up to 3 credits toward your major or minor—and up to 5 credits…
TODAY! Unscripted: Ease Into Networking Using Improv
🎭Unscripted: Ease into Networking Using Improv – Happening TODAY! Think improv is just for theater majors or comics? Think again! Improv is all about thinking on your feet and making conversation in the moment—which is exactly what happens when you’re…
TPG Applications Live – DUE Oct. 15
Applications are now LIVE for the fall round of Theory-to-Practice Grants. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. Projects proposed in this round should not start before Jan. 1, 2026. You can find a link to the…
Student News & Events
TODAY! Make Holiday Cards for Senior Citizens, Free Lunch!
Time to get crafty! Today, 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 pizza, chips, candy, hot…
Nov. 19 @ 4:30 p.m. – Romeo & Juliet Auditions!
Romeo and Juliet, a senior capstone project by Pedro Figueiredo and Kaya Ferrell, will be having auditions from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the Chappelear Drama Center, room 008! If you are interested in auditioning, please fill…
Nov. 16 @ 3 p.m. Ryleigh and Holly Saxophone Recital!
Join Ryleigh Jones (27′) and Holly Robinson (26′) for a saxophone recital at 3 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium! Admission is free! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Performing Arts Contact: Holly Robinson at lahill@owu.edu
Nov. 15 @ 7 p.m. – Katie Davis Senior Recital!
All are welcome to come hear Katie Davis’ senior vocal recital at 7 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium! Works by Händel, Fauré, Richard Strauss, Wolf, and Offenbach. Admission is free! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Performing Arts Contact: Holly Robinson at lahill@owu.edu
Nov. 12 – 7 Days to Screen Meeting
The OWU Incredible Film Club presents 7 Days to Screen. You and your group will have 7 days to write a film and edit a short film. This film should be 3 to 7 minutes in length, maximum. We need:…
Nov. 13 @ 6:30 p.m. – Crochet & Knitting Social!
Join In The Loop for a beginner-friendly crochet and knitting social! Bring your own project or learn how to start with our supplies. In the HWCC Peale Chapel from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: In The Loop…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
OWU Employee Access to the Health Center
The on-campus Health Center, located in Stuyvesant Hall and managed by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, is now available to OWU employees and their dependents for care and treatment for illness, injuries, preventive care, and wellness support. To…
Nov. 17 from 12-1 p.m. – Understanding Your Benefits – Virtual Session
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious how the High Deductible plan with the HSA plan works? All current healthcare benefit plans will be covered. Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1 p.m.…
Office Printer Upgrades Underway
Update: The OWU Facilities staff is now installing the PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus. Work should be completed over the next two weeks, and Facilities will inform each department when PaperCut is active on…
University Classifieds
Oct. 11 – Take a ‘Ghost Walk,’ Volunteers Needed!👻
Boardman Arts Park and the Northwest Neighborhood Association, both neighbors of OWU, are hosting a ticketed “Ghost Walk” on Oct. 11 from 5-9 p.m. OWU will be featured in three spots on the “Haunted Historic Delaware” tour, with Provost Karlyn…
Join Us for a Morning Study Group, All Subjects
If you’re looking for a group to study with in the morning/noon hour, please reach out to me (Cole Eppstein) at 937-303-2034. All subjects, all grade levels — this group is more about keeping each other accountable during a study…
Volunteers Needed for Boardman Arts Park ‘Create! 2025’
Boardman Arts Park is looking for a few helpers for CREATE! 2025. The event is Sept. 14 from noon-4 p.m. at the park, 154 W. William St. (across from Smith Hall). This event is FREE, and we expect 500-1,000 attendees…
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