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Campuswide News & Events
Join Us for Culture Fest! 🎉🕺🎤 Sunday @ 5-8 p.m.
Join Horizons on Sunday, Oct. 18, in the Benes Rooms to celebrate the many cultures OWU represents! From 5-8 p.m., there will be fun and inspiring performances from students, plenty of food from a variety of countries, and activities in…
Connecting to BishopNet Wi-Fi Just Got Easier!
Connecting your phone, laptop, or tablet to campus Wi-Fi has been streamlined. Previously, connecting to BishopNet required a two-step process: signing into the network and then manually registering your device on a separate website. Thanks to a new automation effort…
Bradford Milligan Parking Lot to Close Starting Late Oct. 17; New Temporary Spaces Available
Campus Operations Notification: What: The Bradford Milligan Parking Lot will close at 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and remain closed during the installation of solar canopies. Why: The closure allows crews to move large equipment safely while installing 15-foot pillars,…
Oct. 26 @ 7:30 p.m. – Cory Band Performance
OWU will host the World-Famous Cory Band from South Wales. The Cory Band is one of the most successful British brass bands in the world, and it is making a North American tour, including a performance at Gray Chapel on…
MUSICAL THEATRE SCENES – Oct. 16-17 @ 8 p.m., Free to Attend!
Please join us on Oct. 16 and 17 @ 8 p.m. for SING!, a Musical Theatre Scenes Cabaret featuring a collection of solos, duets, trios, and ensembles from the musical theatre genre. Including selections from favorite musicals such as RENT,…
Oct. 18 @ 3 p.m. – Senior Saxophone Recital
Please join us for a lovely afternoon of saxophone and piano works featuring senior Ryleigh Jones and accompanist Dr. Anita Chiu. This recital will feature works by Astor Piazzolla, Alexander Glazunov, and Fernande Decruck. Free and open to the public.…
OWU Connection News & Events
Part of HWCC Parking Lot Closed Tonight (Sept. 30) and Thursday
More than 20 employers will visit campus Thursday, Oct. 1, to work with students at Career Connection’s Speed Mock Interview event. We are reserving parking for these guests. The first row of the lower tier of the Hamilton-Williams lot —…
UNSCRIPTED: Boost Your Networking Skills Through Improv
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 13 \ Time: 12-1 p.m. \ Place: Crider Lounge Bonus: Lunch included! Register HERE Why attend? Improv is about thinking on your feet and making conversation in the moment – which is exactly what you do…
Oct. 1 – Speed Mock Interview
Hoping to land an internship, summer job, or full-time position? The Speed Mock Interview event is your chance to build confidence and sharpen your interview skills — with real feedback from 20+ employers across a wide range of industries! Date:…
TODAY! Conversations Without Drama: Staying Professional When Opinions Clash
Got opinions? We all do. But what happens when yours radically clash with another’s – in class, on the field, or at work? It happens to all of us! In today’s deeply polarized world, it often feels like we’re wired…
GenEd CX Etrieve Forms Drop-In Support
Stuck on a GenEd CX Etrieve form or having trouble finding your drafts? Drop by Ham-Wil 311 on Wednesday, Sept. 30, anytime between noon and 1 p.m. for quick, hands-on assistance. Grab your lunch, bring your laptop, and let us…
TODAY – OWU Connection Conference!
The Connection Conference is HERE: Join us for a day dedicated to independent research and scholarship, career-focused internships, community and service learning, and study away. Come see and hear how over 200 students have tackled big questions, engaged with different…
Student News & Events
Oct. 30 – Join Hall Council at SPOOKY SINGO (Costume Contest Included!)
On Oct. 30 Hall Council is hosting the yearly Spooky Singo, happening in Smith dining from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Play some bingo centered around Halloween songs and mid way through participate in the costume contest. PRIZES FOR BINGO…
Oct. 30 @ 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Costumes & Consent
Join the Bishop Way on Oct. 30, in the HWCC Atrium from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., for some Halloween fun and to learn about consent through a spooky myth-vs.-fact game. Ft. a chance to win prizes and candy. Hope to see…
Oct. 31 @ 6-9 p.m. – Creative Arts Halloween Social
Join members of the Creative Arts House (CAH) for a Halloween Social! There will be themed crafts, build-your-own mocktails, Halloween-themed snacks, and of course candy! All OWU students are welcome, and costumes are encouraged! OWU Sponsor: Creative Arts House Contact:…
TONIGHT! – Spooky S’mores & Crafts at Honors House!
Join the Honors Program at the Honors House TONIGHT from 7-8:30 p.m. for a spooky night full of s’mores, fall treats, and crafts! Enjoy fall treats, create a creepy craft, and take a tour of the Honors House. All are…
Oct. 28 – Spooky S’mores & Crafts at Honors House!
Join the Honors Program at the Honors House on Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m. for a spooky night full of s’mores, fall treats, and crafts! Enjoy fall treats, create a creepy craft, and take a tour of the Honors House. All are…
CPB’s Autumn Fest 🍁 Oct. 30 @ 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
It’s officially cozy season! 🍂 Get into the fall vibe this Friday at Autumn Fest. 🍁 Come enjoy delicious desserts, a food truck, fall crafts, and pumpkin painting, and watch the iconic spooky film Hocus Pocus! Time: 11:30 a.m. –…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Planning to Send Students to Print Services?
Please contact Print Services before sending students with class projects. A quick heads-up helps us ensure we have the appropriate staffing and paper stock, review files for sizing issues, and prepare for any unexpected equipment downtime. It also helps ensure…
Equip Your Students to Engage Disciplinary Texts | Sign-up today!
When we see students struggle with reading complex texts, our natural impulse is often to assign less reading. However, some faculty have found that students can and will engage with challenging texts when explicitly taught how to read disciplinary texts.…
Show Your OWU Spirit! Door Decorating Contest for Homecoming
Alumni Engagement is challenging each campus department to show their OWU spirit for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Decorate your department doors to the fullest! Pom-Poms, pennants, and foam fingers are available in the Alumni Engagement suite in Mowry Alumni Center,…
University Classifieds
Free Plants!
The Ross Art Museum is redoing its flower beds on the southeast corner of the building. We have yellow daylilies, Asian sedge, Stonecrop, and ornamental grasses available for FREE to anyone willing to dig themselves. Please contact rmszukala@owu.edu for details!…
Car Keys Found in Slocum Restroom
A Volkswagen flip key and three other keys on a key ring were found in Slocum Hall’s first-floor bathroom. We have them in the Admission Office at our front table in the lobby. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey…
Need a Mother’s Day Gift? OWU Student Ceramics for Sale!
Mother’s Day is this Sunday … do you need a gift for your life-giver? The Fine Arts Department has a small selection of student-made ceramics for sale that would please any mom! Cash only, most are only $20. You can…
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