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Campuswide News & Events
Delaware County Residents – Humane Society Letter of Support
WE NEED YOUR HELP. The Humane Society of Delaware County (HSDC) has been a vital part of our community for more than 50 years—protecting animals, promoting public safety, and strengthening the human-animal bond. But to continue serving Delaware County for the…
Reception 4-6 p.m. Thursday at the Ross Art Museum
Free and open to the public! The Ross Art Museum is hosting a reception on Thursday, Sept. 18, in honor of our three current shows and the New York Arts Program. Come meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments from…
Sept. 19 @ 8 p.m. – NOVA Ensemble in Gray Chapel
“NOVA Ensemble (Northwest Ohio Vocal Arts) is a professional vocal ensemble that prioritizes preserving the timeless repertoire of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. This 18-voice ensemble, known for its unique and intimate art and sound of nuanced choral chamber music,…
CKI Smiles – Dental Supply Drive
OWU Circle K invites you to join CKI Smiles, an initiative to support good dental hygiene across central Ohio! We are collecting toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash (travel-sized items are welcome) during the lunch hour at Ham-Wil. All donations must…
Sept. 16 @ 4 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Dr. Jennifer Bennett
Please join the Biology Seminar Series on Sept. 16 from 4-5 p.m. for a talk by Dr. Jennifer Bennett, Associate Professor at Otterbein University: “Mutant Messages: Characterizing New Genes in Streptomyces Bacteria.” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks!…
Today Only – Help Public Opinion Students with Pilot Survey
Students enrolled in PG300.39 (Public Opinion) are interested in your political attitudes on key issues. They want to test some potential questions before they release the 2025 State of OWU Survey after Fall Break. The survey takes 5 minutes to…
OWU Connection News & Events
Spring 2025 Travel-Learning Course Applications LIVE
Spend a semester in the classroom learning about a topic of interest and then hit the road for a related travel experience. Led by your professors, Travel-Learning Courses connect academic theory with real-world experience to bring learning to life in invaluable…
Sept. 12 @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat! Corns 312
Confused? Just declared your major? Graduating soon? Come to the Finance Lunch Chat and learn about majoring in Finance! Thursday, Sept. 12 at 12 p.m. Join us for a session with a student panel discussing their Finance internships and an in-depth discussion…
Sept. 11 – School for Field Studies Abroad Visit (HWCC at Noon)
When you think of study abroad do you imagine yourself immersed in field research, living in a diverse community, and making a difference with the work you do? The School for Field Studies will help you contribute to a legacy of environmental…
Sept. 11 from Noon-1 p.m. – Informational Interviews: Great Conversations to Help You Network and Move Forward
Want to talk with someone in a field of interest but are not quite sure what to ask? Good informational interviews (aka career conversations) can help you gain insights, make decisions, grow your network, and move forward! Consultant, Executive Coach,…
Oct. 1 Deadline for Theory-to-Practice Grant Applications!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Oct. 1 at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Questions? Please visit the IOCP office in Slocum…
Take the OWU Strengths Assessment – Gain pivotal information to set yourself up for success!
As you prepare for your OWU journey, a pivotal step to success is knowing your strengths! Please take just 20 minutes to complete the OWU Strengths Assessment. *Note that this will be required as part of your OWU experience, and so…
Student News & Events
March 5 @ 6 p.m. – Student Craft Night at the Ross
Bring a craft you are working on, or come use our craft supplies to hang out with other crafters with snacks! Location: Richard M. Ross Art Museum OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ross Art Museum Contact: Ruth Szukala at ramuseum@owu.edu
Interested in a Free Knitting Workshop? Fill Out This Form!
If you are an avid knitter or interested in learning how to start, internationally recognized knitter Shirley Paden-Berstein will be giving a free cast-on class! The class will be held on Wednesday, March 18, and it will be a long…
March 8 – Columbus Day Trip 🚌
Join us for a fun day trip to Columbus, Ohio, for shopping, great food, and international groceries! 📅 Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026 ⏰ Departure Time: 9:45 a.m. 📍 Meeting Location: Smith Hall Parking Lot (38 S Liberty Street) 🚌Trip Details: 9:45 a.m.: Meet…
Feb. 27 @ 7 p.m. – Winter Wind-Down
Today! Relax, recharge, and unwind with CPB! As winter turns to spring, join us as we de-stress with yoga, cute crafts, hot chocolate, crepes, giveaways, and more! There will be a showing of Inside Out, as well as resources provided…
March 2 @ 7:30 p.m. – Cru Social
Join Cru in the Benes Rooms on Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring a night with Whit’s frozen custard, 9-square, and board games. We are excited to see you and your friends there! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Cru Contact: Brooke…
Student Mailroom Hours During Spring Break
During the week of Spring Break, the Student Mailroom hours are 1:30 – 3 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Student Mailroom Contact: Diana Brooks at mailroom@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
GenEd CX Q & A Session Recording: Advising Support
Are you advising students as they begin the GenEd CX proposal process? The recording from Friday’s Question & Answer session on the GenEd CX Process is available. Students must complete this process to have their Connection experience count toward OWU…
Submit to News for OWU Families before the Friday, Jan. 31 Deadline
News for OWU Families is accepting posts for the February edition. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by noon on Friday, Jan. 31. The issue will be sent on Wednesday, Feb. 5. February/March is…
Jan. 23 @ Noon – Faculty & Staff Town Hall
Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the market position conversations since last April. We’re excited to take the next steps as market positioning transitions into the strategic planning stage. Please join us for a town hall about strategic planning…
University Classifieds
Missing Necklace
I am looking for my necklace, which I lost the week before Spring Break leaving Welch Hall. It has a gold chain and a green stone (aventurine) on it that’s shaped similarly to a pendulum…it’s sharpened to a point at…
Airpods Found at Selby Stadium
Someone misplaced their Airpods on Tuesday at Selby and has tracked them to Smith Hall. If you found the Airpods, please drop them off to Tracey Little in Athletics, Office 101, in Edwards Gymnasium. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Athletics…
Missing Student ID
I am looking for my student ID card, which I lost on Friday, March 3. It’s on an orange lanyard that says GeekFest and also includes a gray OWU keychain. Please contact me if you’ve found it. Thank you! Contact:…
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