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Campuswide News & Events
Staff Halloween Costume Contest Results
Thank you for voting on Monday for the Staff Halloween Costume Contest! The winner of the 2025 campus-wide Halloween costume contest, with a total of 36.7% of all votes is… The Reading Rainbow Team from Library Services! The runner-up was…
Print Services to Close at 2 p.m. Today, Nov. 7
Print services will close at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, and will resume normal operating hours on Monday. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Megan Edwards at printservices@owu.edu
Nov. 13 @ 4:15 p.m. – Bollywood Beats & Beyond
Experience the vibrant spirit of India through dance! Join us for an energetic hour of movement, music, and cultural expression as students teach traditional and Bollywood-inspired dance steps. No experience needed — just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Location and…
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.…
OWU Connection News & Events
🖊️ Working Career Lab: Building a Resume From Scratch
Just starting your resume? We can help! 🖊️ Working Career Lab: Building a Resume From Scratch / Transition from High School 📅 Wednesday, Oct.15, 2025 ⏰ 12-1 p.m. | 📍 Slocum 201 Learn how to create your first resume or update…
Oct. 27 @ 6 p.m.| Milligan Lecture FREE Dinner
Before the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture at 7:30 p.m., join us for a free reception and dinner! Speaker Scott D. Milligan ’90, Group Vice President of Thrive Pet Healthcare, will be present, along with faculty, staff, and community leaders. The…
💪💥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…
Student News & Events
Nov. 16 @ 7 p.m. – Composition Studio Recital
Please join us for the composition recital this Sunday in Jemison Auditorium on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.! All works featured are original compositions by students studying under Dr. Park. Admission is free. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Department of Performing…
HIST 160 America in the Sixties AVAILABLE Spring 2026
Looking for a class to complete your schedule? This course hasn’t been taught in a few years, and it’s available for you this spring! HIST 160 is available for everyone to take; no advanced knowledge of US History is expected…
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
Faculty/Staff News & Events
OWU Food Collective Food Drive
The OWU Food Collective is hosting a food drive between Monday, Nov. 3, and Friday, Nov. 21. Donations will benefit the OWU food pantry, a resource used by students who don’t have other access to food over breaks when the…
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.…
University Classifieds
Pink and Green Eye Glass Case with Flamingos Found
A pink flamingo eye glass case was found on campus on Friday, Sept. 12, between University Hall and the labyrinth. If this is yours, please stop by University Hall, room 024 (Office of Marketing and Communications). Contact: Sara Stuntz at…
Pink Water Bottle Found in Honors Lounge at Slocum
A pink water bottle with lots of stickers was found at the Honors Lounge in Slocum and is currently in the IOCP office. If this is yours, you can feel free to come by the IOCP office and retrieve it!…
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…
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