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Campuswide News & Events
Join the Melvin Van Peebles Symposium Planning Committee!
Planning for the 2027 Melvin Van Peebles Symposium is underway, and we need your help! We are searching for committed individuals to join the planning committee for the 3rd edition of the MVP Symposium. The MVP Symposium is a celebration…
Nov. 12 @ 12 p.m. – Black Women in Politics Panel
Want to stay informed about elections, SNAP benefits, women in politics, and other current events? Come to HWCC 312 during lunch hour on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to learn more about the issues, how you can help, and available resources. Hosted…
Nov. 16 – Horizons Presents Shaadi: A Mock Wedding
A desi wedding is more than just a ceremony — it’s a celebration of joy, color, and togetherness!🌸💃 Join Horizons for Shaadi: A Mock Wedding, a vibrant cultural event that brings the excitement and energy of a South Asian wedding to OWU. Experience the…
Nov. 12 – STEM & Spirituality Panel/Q&A ft. OWU Professors
Join the Interfaith SLU in a panel discussing the intersection between STEM & Spirituality. The panel features professors Dr. Andrea Suria of OWU Biological Sciences, Ms. Michelle Storms of OWU Physics, and OWU Chaplain Dr. Chad Johns! Submit Questions for…
Nov. 13 @ 8 p.m. – Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble!
Come to the Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble on Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. to hear Latin, Funk, Blues, and all kinds of Jazz genres live under the direction of Kevin Turner! The concert is in Gray Chapel and admission is…
Today, Nov. 11 – Hearts of Glass Documentary Screening, Free Admission
Strand Theater — today, Nov. 11, at 6:30 p.m. — Free Admission. Hearts of Glass follows the tumultuous first 15 months of operation of Vertical Harvest (VH), a multi-story, state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse that grows crops while providing meaningful, competitively paid…
OWU Connection News & Events
Disaster Recovery Work over Spring Break – Applications Due Oct. 27
Do good during the week of spring break! One of our spring break service teams will be traveling to Tampa, FL, to do disaster recovery work with SBP, a nonprofit recovery organization founded by an OWU alum. Spring break service…
Today – Mastering Your Pitch, Free Lunch and Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 16, 12-1 p.m., R.W. Corns, 312. 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.…
TONIGHT! Ace Your Virtual Interview
Are you ready to shine on screen? This workshop will show you how! Register on Handshake to join us tonight, Oct. 15, from 6:45-7:45 p.m., and come away with expert advice and tips to help you: Set up your space…
Oct. 16 – Mastering Your Pitch, Free Lunch and Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 16, 12-1 p.m., R.W. Corns, 312. 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…
Oct. 16 @ 12 p.m. – Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking
Tired of the same old job-hunting advice? Join us for A Nerdy Approach to Job Seeking, a program that links your favorite geeky passions with practical professional skills. Think of it this way: Dungeons & Dragons isn’t just about rolling dice;…
Oct. 15 – TPG Application Deadline
Theory-to-Practice Grants applications are due this Wednesday, 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 application and guidelines for submission on the TPG website –…
Student News & Events
Ceramic Waste! CNX100 Project
A group in Professor Bogdanov’s CNX 100 class is working on solutions to the issue of ceramic waste. If you have taken a ceramics class at any point, whether in high school, college, or with an independent studio, please take…
Dec. 2 @ 7 p.m. Creative Café and Vision Board Night
Join Rafiki, in collaboration with CPB, for a relaxing and creative evening at Creative Café and Vision Board Night! ☕️🎨 Come unwind before finals week – enjoy good music, pastries, desserts, drinks, and hot chocolate while creating a vision board…
Dec. 1 @ 11:30-1 p.m. – Seeds of Sustainability
Come to the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center atrium to learn about sustainable practices and how it can benefit your wellbeing with The Bishop Way! Write a sustainable practice idea on the board to walk away with free sustainable giveaways! Ft. Treehouse!…
Nov. 20 @ 6-8 p.m. – Political Roundtable
Let’s find some middle ground! Please join WCSA in the Benes on Nov. 20 from 6-8 p.m., as we discuss some constructive dialogue about democratically diverse issues!
Don’t Cram, Plan! – Resources to Prepare for Finals
With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, it’s time to think about preparing for final exams and projects! The Academic Skills Center is here to help as you begin to make a plan. Stop by our table in the…
Nov. 18 @ 7 p.m. – NSBE Open-House Event
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) will be hosting a special open-house session in the Stuy Fishbowl on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Rafiki Wa Afrika’s meeting. This organization is one for the BLACK STEM Community. Come learn what…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Work to Upgrade Office Printers Continues Nov. 14, 1-Time Log-In Needed
The OWU Facilities staff will continue Nov. 14 to install the PaperCut print management software on all multifunction devices (MFDs)/printers across campus. Work will be completed in about a week, and Facilities will inform each department when PaperCut is active…
Nov. 13 @ 11:30-1:30 p.m. – Employee Wellness Event in Merrick 301!
Take a break, recharge, and celebrate wellness at our Employee Wellness Event this Thursday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Merrick Hall 301! This event brings together a wonderful mix of local vendors, wellness partners, and campus…
Nominate a S.T.A.R. Staff Colleague
It’s that time of the year to nominate your candidate(s) for the S.T.A.R. and Spark Awards. These awards are a meaningful way to acknowledge colleagues who beam with Bishop Pride, work hard, support others, exude a positive attitude, and make…
University Classifieds
Looking to Borrow Clocks by Thursday for Photography Project
Hello! I am a photography student working on a project. If you have any physical clocks you are willing to lend me, please reach out – will pick up or accept a drop off. Clocks are needed by the end…
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!…
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