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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Sept. 25 @ 7 p.m. – Final 2024 Summer on Winter Music Concert!
Main Street Delaware’s 2024 Summer on Winter Concert Series concludes Sept. 25, when RockHouse performs outdoors from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on West Winter Street between North Sandusky and North Franklin streets. The event is free and open to…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 20 @ 11:30 a.m. – Study Abroad Campus Visit
On Sept. 20, Border Studies (Roger Adkins), Carleton College (Rob Quanbeck), and Japan Study (Natanya Cooper) will visit our campus to discuss study-abroad options. The Border Studies Program is a semester-long program based in Tucson, Arizona, that consists of homestays,…
Sept. 19 @ 11:30 a.m. – Arcadia/Augsburg and CEA Study Abroad Campus Visit
Come meet our campus partners, Joe Connelly and Sean McCarthy, for study abroad opportunities with Arcadia/Augsburg and CEA. The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University prepares students for lives of meaningful contribution in an increasingly complex and interrelated global…
Sept. 28 @ 11 a.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Tracy Gorham, Founder of ConexEd
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham for an inspiring keynote speech that highlights the transformative power of human connection in education. Learn how her unique journey and dedication to innovation are shaping the future of student success. Don’t…
Sept. 28 @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 2nd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection, host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
TODAY @ 11:30 a.m. – SIT Study Abroad Campus Visit
Come meet our campus partner, Abby Fox, with The School for International Training Study Abroad programs! SIT programs are developed around a framework of the most critical global issues (CGIs) of the day. Our programs are interdisciplinary and appropriate for…
Sept. 12 @ Noon – Join Us Today for the Pitch OWU Workshop!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Are you interested in participating in Pitch OWU but don’t know where to start? Join us for our Pitch…
Student News & Events
Feb. 24 @ 7 p.m. – Sex Positive Bingo in the Benes Rooms!
Monday, Feb. 24 from 7-9 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. Grab your friends and stop by Ham-Wil on Monday evening for Bingo mixed with sexual wellness-related trivia games and demonstrations! Prizes will include sex toys and other sexual wellness products!…
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…
Last Day To Submit Travel Abroad Applications For Fall 2025!
If you are considering traveling abroad in fall semester, today is your last day to submit an application. Please reach out to the IOCP office if you have any questions or concerns! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: IOCP Contact: Kelsey Eckhert at…
Feb. 23 @ 1 p.m. – DIY Trail Mix and Nature Hike
Join the ENVS Board at Delaware State Park this Sunday (Feb. 23). We’ll meet in the Smith parking lot loop at 1 p.m. – please bring your own container to make your own trail mix with provided fixins’. Please reach…
Height Preferences Within Queer Dating Culture
Do you want to be in a documentary? My name is Dani, and I’m a senior majoring in communication. For my COMM 499 capstone project, I am creating a short documentary on height preferences among LGBTQ+ students at OWU when…
Ends Feb. 24 – Biology Dept. T-Shirt & Hoodie Sale
The Biology Department is selling T-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts in a variety of fun colors and inclusive sizes. Prices start at $20, and orders will be available for pickup in March. Don’t miss out—order yours today and show off your…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
April 26 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email
We are accepting submissions for the May edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, April 26. For the May edition, please consider submitting information about annual end-of-academic year tasks…
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.…
University Classifieds
April 9 & 16 – Workers Needed for Track Meets
We are in need of student-workers or volunteers for our two, home track & field meets on Saturday, April 9 and Saturday, April 16. Both days will have shifts available for 2-10 hours, anywhere between 8:00am and 7:00pm. Please contact…
BMW 328i X Drive Car for Sale – Price Negotiable
I am selling my BMW 328i X Drive with 3.0 Liters 6 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated Engine at 117,000 Miles. It has a clean title and has no lights on the dashboard. Top speed is 150 mph and it goes from…
MISSING – Red Short Sleeve OWU Softball T-Shirt
An OWU Softball teammate recently lost one of her practice t-shirts and we are trying to get it back! If you find a short sleeve red Nike Dri-Fit t-shirt with a small OWU Softball logo, we would GREATLY appreciate it…
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