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Campuswide News & Events
Oct. 17 @ 4:30 p.m. – Ian Bogost, Carpenter Lecturer
The English Department will welcome Ian Bogost on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center as our Katherine Kearney Carpenter Lecturer. Dr. Bogost, author and award-winning game designer, will present “Inside the Box…
OWU Daily Mid-Semester Break Publication Schedule
Have a great break! The OWU Daily will publish next on Oct. 14. If you have news to submit for next week and beyond, here is a link to our submission form. Thank you for using the OWU Daily! –The…
Get Your Limited-Edition Jay Martin “The G.O.A.T” T-Shirt!
Celebrate the winningest coach in history! With only 4 home games left, don’t miss your chance to grab this exclusive tee. Show your support and honor the legacy of Coach Jay Martin. Available Now! Get them while they last! For more information, stop…
Oct. 15 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with our very own Dr. Dustin Reichard
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr Dustin Reichard, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at OWU: “Forget the kids, save yourself! Risk assessment during nest defense by a common backyard bird” Free and open to everyone…
Fall Break Hours for OWU Athletics Facilities
Please use this link to view fall break hours for OWU’s athletics facilities. Thank you and have a great break! Office: Department of Athletics. Contact: Abby Turner @ amstoner@owu.edu
Oct. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Nosferatu with Radiohead: A Silents Synched Film at the Strand Theatre
This experience combines the 1922 silent film Nosferatu with music from Radiohead’s albums Kid A and Amnesiac. Thursday, Oct. 17. The event will take place at the Strand Theatre, 28 East Winter Street. 7 p.m. – Doors Open at 6:30…
OWU Connection News & Events
This Week Is … STRENGTHS Week💪
Do you ever have a hard time answering the question “What are your biggest strengths?” Have you wondered how to use your strengths to avoid burnout and reach your potential? This week is for YOU! Dive more into your top…
TODAY @ 12 p.m. – “The World Awaits” Event
Please join us TODAY, Oct. 16, from 12-1 p.m. in Merrick 301 for “The World Awaits,” an event sponsored by the World Languages & Cultures Department. You will hear from seven students and one language instructor about OWU Connection experiences…
Nov. 1 @ Noon – Woltemade Big Problem Challenge Workshop, $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Prepare for the Woltemade Big Problem Challenge ($3,000 prize) with a workshop focused…
Oct. 18 – Study Abroad Information Sessions (Two Times!)
The School for Field Studies (fieldstudies.org) offers programs around the world of special interest to those majoring in the biological and social sciences. Come and visit with SFS Institutional Liaison Mike Rainaldi to learn more — Wednesday, Oct. 18, from…
Oct. 18 @ Noon – Finance Lunch Chat
Professor Barbara MacLeod will discuss Finance requirements and course substitutions. You will also hear from a panel of Finance students as they talk about their summer internships followed by resume tips, recruiting timelines, and Career Connection resources! Please register with…
Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m. – Save the Date for Pitch OWU!
Save the date and join us at Pitch OWU! Watch teams and individuals compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges; the top three teams or individuals will receive funding to foster…
Student News & Events
April 9 @ 2 p.m. – Fitton Prize Paper Award Submission Deadline
Are you eligible? The Sociology & Anthropology Department awards the Emily Fitton Prize Paper Award (this is a monetary award!) to a student who completes the outstanding research paper in a sociology/anthropology course. This is open to students of any…
April 19 @ 4 p.m. – Rafiki’s Fake Wedding in Merrick
Get ready to immerse yourself in Edo, Nigeria’s vibrant culture and traditions! We are excited to invite you to an unforgettable experience as we celebrate a traditional Edo Nigerian wedding on campus. April 19 at 4 p.m. on Merrick 3rd…
Are you interested in Latin American Studies?
Are you interested in Latin America and want to learn more about its culture, history, politics, art, and economy? Did you know that OWU now offers a Latin American and Latine Studies major and minor? The new (revised) major and minor will…
April 11 @ 4 p.m. – Ribs & Rhythm Roundup
Want to learn country line dances and eat some catered food? Join us in the Stuyvesant Milligan Hub for some dancing, food, tie-dyeing, and fun games, like a whipped-cream-eating contest! Hope to see you all there this Friday (April 11)…
Participate in a 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. If interested, please…
Meet the Candidates Running for WCSA Office
Election Day: Friday, April 11. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. This year, the student body will vote for the WCSA President/Vice-President and the Chief Administrative Officer during election day for the WCSA student body.* For more information and to view the profiles and…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
New Honors Seminar: Are We Alone?
HONS 201.1 is a brand-new honors seminar offered this fall that explores the question, “Are We Alone?” For generations, humanity has wondered whether there is life elsewhere in the cosmos, and in this course we will learn about how scientists…
Camp Oh-Wooo Fac/Staff Partners: Interest Form Due June 1
Please complete this form to express your interest in volunteering to be a fac/staff partner for our Camp Oh-Wooo program. Camp Oh-Wooo runs Friday, Aug. 16 – Sunday, Aug. 18. Fac/Staff partners connect and form relationships with incoming new students at…
May 30 @ 1 p.m. – Blackboard Training on Assignments & Assessments
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: Assignments & Assessments Thursday, May 30 at 1 PM Learn how to create assignments alongside other content, so students can access their work next…
University Classifieds
2022-23 Legacy Internship Opportunities with University Communications
Applications due to Career Services no later than 11:59 p.m. April 5 for these Legacy Internships with University Communications. Digital Content Intern Student Motion Graphics/Animation Intern The successful candidate for the Digital Content internship will gain valuable writing, editing, website,…
Lost Apple Watch?
If you have lost your Apple Watch, please stop by the Public Safety Office & describe your watch to the Officer on duty so that it can be returned to you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Public Safety. Contact: Public Safety at psafety@owu.edu
Seeking Donations of Bilingual Reading Materials
For my house project, I am collecting donations (either directly of books or funds to purchase books) for a library I volunteered with while studying abroad in Puembo, Ecuador. The community library in Puembo provided a great home and community…
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