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Campuswide News & Events
Volunteer at a Kids Sports Clinic! Oct. 27 from 6-8 p.m.
Volunteer at a free BBBS sports clinic! Teach kids the sports you are passionate about! Volunteer to teach a sport station or just to help manage the chaos! This event is a lot of fun, and you get to interact…
Hat, Glove, & Sock Drive
Hey, Bishops! This week during the noon hour, the Chi Phi Fraternity will be tabling at the Ham-Wil Campus Center, collecting donations of socks, hats, and gloves. These items will be donated to the Common Ground Free Store in Delaware,…
Oct. 22 @ 8 p.m. – Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
All are welcome to a free public concert offered by the OWU Symphonic Wind Ensemble on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel. Featuring band works by John Philip Sousa, Jan Van der Roost, Omar Thomas, Jennifer Jolley,…
2026 Lyman Lecture, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m., Benes Room, HWCC
The 2026 Corinne Lyman Lecture in International Studies will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Benes Room of Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. Muetter Tohti, a human rights researcher specializing in documenting and analyzing the Chinese…
Oct. 27 – Last Day to Add/Drop Second Module Courses
Thinking about changing your schedule? Don’t forget the last day to add or drop second-module courses is Thursday, Oct. 27, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Before you make any changes, be sure to talk with your Faculty Advisor first. Then, if…
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…
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
Spooky Movie Night and Costume Contest – Oct. 29 @ 7 p.m.
The OWU Department of History Student Board will be hosting a screening of “Horror of Dracula” at 7 p.m. on Oct. 29. The event will take place in Merrick 301 and will be followed by a costume contest beginning…
Interested in Joining La Casa in the Spring?
Looking for a place to call home this spring? If you’re interested in living in La Casa next semester, we’d love to hear from you! Fill out the interest form to let us know you’re interested and take the first…
Performing Arts T-Shirt Design Competition
Hello, Friends! APO and NAfME are teaming up for a T-shirt fundraiser, and we need your help! We are holding a T-shirt design contest, then having students vote on their favorite design. If you want to submit a design for…
Oct. 30 @ 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. – NAfME’s Annual Almost Famous Quesadilla Fundraiser
Support music education by purchasing quesadillas from NAfME! The order form will open at 9 p.m. and remain open until 2 a.m., or when supplies run out. Members of NAfME will cook your made-to-order quesadillas AND deliver them to you…
SPRING 2026 SHOW INFO: ‘Hurricane Diane’ & ‘Bring It On’
This spring, we will be producing the play “Hurricane Diane,” directed by Bradford Sadler, and the musical “Bring It On,” directed by BC Granger. The performances of “Hurricane Diane” will be Feb. 25-28, 2027. “Bring It On” will run Apr.…
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…
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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