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Campuswide News & Events
Feb. 12 – Strand Theatre Screening of Foster Child Adoption Film and Social Justice Panel Discussion
The Strand Theatre is partnering with the Unity Community Center to present a screening of “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” and a panel discussion on social justice/community involvement as part of the theatre’s Delaware Community Conversations: Meaningful…
Feb. 7 – Bookstore/Print Services/Faculty & Staff Mail Bins Closed
The OWU Bookstore will be closed for inventory on Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8. This closure also affects Print Services and the Faculty/Staff mail bins. Print Services will be closed on Friday, Feb. 7, and there will be…
Feb. 8 – Slither Into Prosperity: Lunar New Year Celebration!
Horizons welcomes you to the Year of the Snake! On this Saturday, 5 – 7:30 p.m., celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 with the OWU community! Join us for an evening filled with cultural traditions, delicious FREE food, and festive performances—including…
Feb. 19 & Feb. 20 – Refusing Death, Merrick 301
This year, The B.A. Jones Lecture on Race & Society (SOAN), The R. Kragalott Lecture on Human Rights, Genocide & Mass Atrocity (HIST), and The B.F. Marsh Lecture on Public Affairs (PG) are collaborating to present a lecture and panel…
Nominate outstanding full-time faculty members for teaching awards
Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to nominate their favorite faculty member or colleague. Simply fill out the form: select an award, choose an eligible nominee, and explain why they deserve the honor. Find more details and past winners here.…
Feb. 6 @ 4:30 p.m. – Reception for Fine Arts Spring Show 2025!
Celebrate the juried artwork and congratulate the Award Winners at the Reception for the 2025 Spring Show in the Werner Gallery inside Edgar Hall this Thursday, Feb. 6 from 4:30-6 p.m. Awards will be announced at 5 p.m.! The exhibit…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 29 @ 10 a.m. – Join Us for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge
Join us at the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge! Watch as teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges with the chance to win the $3,000 grand prize! About the Woltemade Big…
Feb. 29 @ 9 a.m. – The Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium
Join us during the Spring OWU Connection Conference for the 2024 Environmental & Natural Resource Symposium, “Improving Water Quality in Ohio: Efficient Policies and Local Programs.” Communities throughout Ohio face a variety of challenges associated with water quality. Panelists Lisa…
Next Week – Prepare for the Fair! All-Day Drop-Ins
Get ready for the Career & Summer Internship Fair next Thursday, Feb. 29, during the OWU Connection Conference by attending ALL-DAY Drop-Ins. Next Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 27-28, staff from the Career Connection Office will be in Slocum 207 from 9…
Exciting Career Conversations and Shadowing Opportunities!
Are you interested in a career in Healthcare? Do you want to hear from insiders about what makes a Medical School Application a ringer? Is Medical School not your cup of tea, and you want to learn about what’s out…
March 1 – Theory-to-Practice Grant Proposals DUE
If you are planning to submit a Theory-to-Practice Grant for Round Two, submissions are due Friday, March 1, at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Here is the direct link to the application form. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
TODAY @ Noon – Google Professional Certificate Workshop #1
Learn about Google Professional Certificates and how they can help you reach your career goals at the Google Professional Certificate Workshop #1. Participants will have the opportunity to enroll in a Google Professional Certificate Program for free (approximately $200 value),…
Student News & Events
TODAY @ Noon – Performative Male Contest on the JAYwalk
Come and be as performative as possible; we’re talking matcha, vinyl, totes, baggy clothes. Top three performative males win vinyl, including Lana Del Rey and others! Performative women and NBs also welcome! No need to RSVP, just show up and…
Today, Sept. 9 – Honors Ice Cream Social
Join the Honors Board for an ice cream social TODAY, Sept. 9, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Merrick 301. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow honors program members! Please RSVP using the form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKtTeDPH0J6YoUqRfMN8nHOQ7VXm4qxgenHUKHUphe-YDpZw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113339496703696101481 OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office:…
Sept. 11 @ 6 p.m. – Sticker Making Chill Night
Make your own stickers at the Ross Art Museum using our sticker-making machine. Join us from 6-8 p.m. with snacks! Sticker Making Chill Night Date: 2025-09-11 Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art…
Sept. 10 – Grow with OWU: Plant Sale to Support the OWL Program
Brighten your dorm, office, or home with a new leafy friend—and support the OWL Program at the same time! We’ll have a variety of small plants for sale, including succulents, jade, cactus, and philodendron. Perfect for desks, windowsills, or gifting!…
Join Us for World Suicide Prevention Day 💛
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, The Bishop Way, Counseling Services, and HelpLine are coming together to raise awareness, foster connection, and support mental wellness in our community. Stop by the Welch Hall patio on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from…
Sept. 5 – Poster Sale in Ham-Wil!
You won’t want to miss the annual College Poster Sale on Friday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Benes A. Come check out the wide variety of posters to decorate your room! It’s the perfect opportunity to personalize your…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Looking for a Trailbound Club Advisor!
Hello! I am working on starting a new club called Trailbound, an outdoor club that does activities like hiking, paddle boarding, rock climbing, ice skating, high ropes courses, camping, and more! The club would meet about 4-7 times a year depending…
Ombuds Support for Staff and Faculty
Have you encountered a situation at work that has you stressed? Do you need to process a conflict with someone who can provide an impartial perspective and concrete suggestions for how to move forward? Do you need to share information…
Bishops of Color and Mosaic
If you are interested in being added to the mailing list for Bishops of Color and/or Mosaic, please send Dawn Chisebe an email (dmchiseb@owu.edu). Bishops of Color is an affinity group for BIPOC faculty and staff. The group has regular…
University Classifieds
Vote for Daisy! Voting Ends Tonight at 10!
Hello! Thank you to everyone who has voted for Daisy so far! She is in 4th place now but needs to be in 1st place by Sept. 29 (tonight) at 10 p.m. to make it to the semi-finals. Daisy and…
Keep Voting for Daisy! (Plus an Update)
Hello! Thank you to everyone who has voted for Daisy so far! She has advanced to the next round (in 4th place now) but needs to be in 1st place by Sept. 29 at 10 p.m. to make it to…
iPhone 13 Found
iPhone 13 found in the restroom on the classroom side of Edwards If you’re looking for your lost phone, come to the Athletics suite, office 101E of Tracey Little. There’s a specific wallpaper that I’ll require you to know before…
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