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Campuswide News & Events
Sept. 28 @ 8 p.m. – Rafiki’s Caribbean Party
Rafiki Wa Afrika, OWU’s African and Afro-Caribbean organization, presents the Caribbean on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 – 11 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! This event is Rafiki’s fall Caribbean Party and its first celebration event of this semester on…
Sept. 30 @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture, Free and Open to the Public
2024 Smith Lecture: Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. – A Tale of Two Slave Traders: Lincoln and the Destruction of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The Department of History is pleased to welcome Jonathan W. White, Ph.D., a professor of American…
Sept. 25 @ Noon – Celebrating Latine Excellence in Research, Dr. Suria
Bring your lunch and join us from noon – 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC) to hear from Andrea Suria, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences. Dr. Suria will be sharing a talk titled “Mejor Juntos: The Benefits of…
Campus Operations Notification: New Construction and Repair Projects to Begin This Week
Building & Grounds will undertake two construction and repair projects beginning this week. The sites will be fenced and some work-related noise is expected, but Buildings & Grounds will make every effort to minimize disruptions. Project 1: Outside the R.W.…
Sept. 19 @ 7 p.m. – Mid-Autumn Festival
Join Horizons in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, otherwise known as The Moon Festival or the Mooncake Festival, celebrated in Chinese culture. It will be at Frat Circle on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 7-9 p.m. We will have a free food…
Campus Operations Notification: Lower Tier of Ham-Wil Parking Lot to be Closed Overnight Sept. 18, Sept. 19
Public Safety Campus Operations Notification: More than 90 employers and graduate schools will visit campus Thursday, Sept. 19, to meet with OWU students as part of Career Connection’s annual Career and Grad School Fair. To help ensure a successful fair, the…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 27 @ 12 p.m. – New York Arts Program Information Session
Are you interested in spending a semester in New York City? The New York Arts Program’s Executive Director (Emilie Clark, MFA) and Director of Student Life & Admissions Coordinator (Helena Enders) will be holding an on-campus information session on Sept.…
Sept. 21 @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partner Meet & Greet – The Art of the Informational Interview
Interested in speaking with an Alum about their career path? We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to chat with you and share insights, opportunities, and suggestions! This is the PERFECT way to explore different career paths, get…
Sept. 22 @ 12:10 p.m. – Interested in Travel-Learning? Consider Turkey!
Are you interested in medieval history? The Middle East? How people navigate religion in day-to-day life? Then consider taking REL 300.6, Medieval Islamic Societies, the travel-learning course that travels to Turkey next semester. Come to an informal meeting to learn…
Sept. 20 – Spring Study Away Round 1 Deadline
The deadline to complete your Spring 2024 study away leave application (Round 1) is Wednesday, Sept. 20. If you are interested in participating in an off-campus program next semester, please stop by the IOCP office on the 3rd floor of…
Travel Learning Courses – Information for Students
Want to know more details about the Travel Learning Course Program? The Student Information Page has application, billing, and other information. Details about course offerings can be found on the 23/24 TLC Course Page. General program information can be found on…
Sept. 18 – AIFS Study Abroad Campus Visit TODAY
Come chat with Damien Marshall, our university representative from AIFS Abroad, in the HWCC atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. AIFS offers programs during the Spring, Summer, Fall, and January/ Winter Break in over 20 countries! These programs are…
Student News & Events
Attention United Methodist Students!
Attention United Methodist Students: The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 2025-2026 academic year. You can apply online at www.UMHEF.ORG. The deadline to apply is April 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also…
Feb. 20 @ 6 p.m. – Chill Night Coloring @ The Ross
Join us from 6-9 p.m. at The Ross Museum to relax this Thursday evening with tea, snacks, and adult coloring pages! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Richard M. Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Feb. 17 @ 8 p.m. – Adulting 101-Link & Laugh: A Friendship Fest
Making friends is not easy. Even with all the same classes and clubs, creating meaningful friendships is hard. And then what about after college? Join us as we provide a fun networking opportunity to make DIY keychains and build new…
Participate in Neuroscience Research Study and get a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
We are conducting a Cognitive Neuroscience Research Study to examine the use of cognitive control during gameplay. Participants will complete a 1-hour session. We will collect your behavioral responses during the video game to assess cognitive control. No prior gaming…
Feb. 19 @ 6 p.m. – Free Movie @ The Strand! ‘Lost in Translation’
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, enjoy a free movie at The Strand Theater courtesy of the Ross Art Museum and Art Bridges Foundation. We’re showing “Lost in Translation” as part of our Culture Push Film Series! Doors open at 6 p.m.,…
Due TODAY: Camp Leader Application
Camp Leader Application DUE TODAY! Click the link above to apply to be a Camp Leader for the 2025 Camp Oh-Wooo program. Camp Oh-Wooo is our premier new student orientation program. The program needs roughly 62+ student leaders a year to serve…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
April 26 @ 8 p.m. – Terpsicorps Dance Concert, Free to All!
Terpsicorps 23/24 student dance concert would like to invite ALL staff and faculty to their performance from 8-10 p.m. April 26 on the Main Stage in Chappelear Drama Center. Admission is free. Learn more at owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization Contact:…
Volunteer May 1 for Late Night Breakfast!
As the semester comes to a close, the planning for Late Night Breakfast is underway! Late Night Breakfast is a finals week tradition — giving our students a much-needed reprieve from studying and writing as they prepare for final exams.…
Present Your Child’s Diploma (Cover) at Commencement
OWU has a longstanding tradition at commencement in which faculty/staff/trustees may present their child’s diploma (cover) on stage. It is a very special moment! If your child is graduating and walking in commencement on May 11, and you wish to…
University Classifieds
Tutor Positions Needed For Fall 2022
The Sagan Academic Resource Center (ARC) seeks energetic and enthusiastic students interested in making a positive impact on your fellow Bishops! Students must be in at least their second year at OWU and must provide a recommendation letter from at…
Summer Employment – Admission Office
Come work for the Admission Office this summer! The Admission Office is looking for tour guides to work May – August. Please contact Julie Weller (jkweller@owu.edu) for more information. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu
MISSING – Transgender Flag (SAGE)
Hello all, As part of Trans Week of Visibility, we have decorated our house with trans flags, and I had my 3 x 5′ Trans Flag hanging from our porch. Unfortunately, on Thursday, March 31, I discovered that our trans…
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