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Campuswide News & Events
April 4 & 5 – SOAN Board Egg-Stravaganza
On behalf of the SOAN Department and Student Board, we invite you to participate in our Egg-stravagant Egg Hunt Fundraiser! All proceeds will go to the Barakat Bundle; an amazing program that brings cradles and must-need items to new mothers…
April 27 @ 9 p.m. – President’s Ball
The Campus Programming Board invites the OWU community to join us at President’s Ball on April 27, 2024, from 9-11:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk. Tickets are free for OWU students, faculty, and staff (guests $5). The theme for this spring…
TODAY @ 4:15 p.m. – Benjamin T. Spencer Lecturer: Professor Zack Long
Please join the English Department TODAY from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in Corns 312 to hear Professor Zack Long speak as our distinguished 2023-2024 Benjamin T. Spencer Lecturer. A member of the OWU faculty since 2007, Dr. Long specializes in the literature…
April 5 @ Noon community discussion about ‘Mideast Realignment’
Join Great Decisions this Friday at noon at William Street United Methodist Church, 28 W. William St., to discuss Mideast Realignment! Next Friday, April 12, Great Decisions will host another community talk about “Pandemic Preparedness.” OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: International Studies…
April 3 @ 5:30 p.m. – Political Roundtable Event: Bridging Perspectives Through Dialogue
This discussion-based event aims to create a safe and inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds can come together to engage in thoughtful conversations about political topics. By providing a platform for diverse viewpoints, we hope to encourage mutual understanding…
April 7 @ 3 p.m. – Payton Andisman Senior Recital
Please join me on Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium at Sanborn Hall for my senior recital on alto and baritone saxophone. Selections will include works by Alexander Glazunov, Johann Bach, and Paul Creston. Accompaniment will be…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Oct. 28 & 29 @ Noon – Día de los Muertos Celebration
Join us for a vibrant celebration of El Día de los Muertos on Monday, Oct. 28, and Tuesday, Oct. 29, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Ham-Wil Campus Center Atrium. Learn about this cultural tradition, enjoy Mexican food and beverages, and participate in activities to…
Oct. 26 @ 7 p.m. – Jollof Wars!
You are all invited to Rafiki’s ultimate West African culinary showdown. Taste the rivalry as Ghana, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone’s top chefs battle for the coveted Golden Spoon title on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 7-9 p.m. at Stuy Milligan Hub,…
Oct. 25 @ Noon – Pumpkin Decorating with the Chemistry Department
The chemistry Student Board is excited to announce that we will be hosting a pumpkin decorating event for students on Friday, Oct. 25, from noon – 2:30 p.m. in SCSC Room 255. We look forward to seeing you there! Please…
Oct. 25 @ 5 p.m. – Venom: The Last Dance @ the Strand
Reserve your tickets to see “Venom: The Last Dance” with the Honors Board and Rafiki on Friday, Oct. 25, at the Strand Theatre. The movie will start around 5-5:30 p.m. and will last 2 hours. Tickets are free and include…
Oct. 24 @ Noon – Education Major Open Advising!
Are you an Education major, but don’t have an Education advisor? Are you considering an Education major? Does the thought of teaching kids and adolescents content in an engaging way make you excited, but you aren’t sure what the next…
Oct. 23 @ 5 p.m. – Drone-Building Workshop
Curious about drones? The Robotics Club invites you to a hands-on Drone-Building Workshop, where we’ll complete the software setup and fly a custom-built drone for the first time! In this free workshop, you’ll learn how to program, calibrate, and control…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Noon Yoga for Faculty & Staff
We start our Spring Semester Noon Yoga from 12-1 p.m. (realistically 12:10-1 p.m.) THIS Thursday, Jan. 19, in Edwards Gym. Open to all levels! Jan. 19 – Feb. 27 Tuesdays & Thursdays 12-1 p.m. Session: $85/all 12 classes Drop in:…
Jan. 19 at 11:45 a.m. – Staff Recognition Luncheon, S.T.A.R. and SPARK Awards
The Staff Recognition Luncheon is back! On Jan. 19, come celebrate yourself and your colleagues and see who has won the 2023-2024 S.T.A.R. and SPARK awards! The luncheon will be held in the Benes Rooms and will start at 11:45…
Former Staff Member Susie Nourse Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Karen Sue ‘Susie’ Nourse passed away unexpectedly Dec. 25 at Grady Memorial Hospital. She was 76. A Delaware resident for 50 years, Susie worked as a nurse administrator at Grady…
University Classifieds
Vehicle Keys Found
If you lost your vehicle keys, please contact Public Safety at 740-368-2222. A set of keys were found by AVI staff in Smith Dining Hall and turned in to Public Safety. Thanks! Source: Public Safety. Contact: Misty Teter at psafety@owu.edu
Marion City Schools Seeks Substitute Teachers
Ever thought about being a teacher or need a part-time job for a day when you don’t have any classes? Marion City Schools is in need of substitute teachers. Due to teacher shortages, Ohio has made accommodations to the requirements…
ISO Futon
I’m looking for a futon for my dorm room and I would like to get one second-hand. Please let me know if you have one to sell! Contact: Karli Walsh at kbwalsh@owu.edu
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