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Campuswide News & Events
Mortar Board Book Drive: Now thru Friday (Dec. 6)
Do you have books collecting dust in your dorm? Are you looking for a way to support public libraries and the community? Donate to the Mortar Board Book Drive! All donations will go to the Delaware County Friends of the…
Dec. 6 @ 9-11 p.m. – OWU-Only Skating on the JAYwalk!
Come enjoy a Bishops-only skate on Friday night! A skating rink will be set up on the JAYwalk as part of Main Street Delaware’s Home for the Holidays celebration, and it will be reserved for an OWU-only skate on Friday,…
Her – an ART492 Pop-Up show!
See Her an exhibit showcasing women and highlighting their roles in their communities. Featuring art from the Ross Art Museum and presented at SAGE, the show is one night only – Thursday, Dec. 5 starting at 6 p.m. Take part in…
Dec 6 @ 11:30 a.m. – Sleigh on the JAY!
CPB presents Sleigh on the JAY! Join us on Dec. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk for a festive break before finals! We’ll have reindeer petting, hot chocolate, coffee, and delicious bundt cakes … plus giveaways…
Celebrate ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 6-8 with Tree Lighting, Skating, Parade, More!
Main Street Delaware’s eighth annual “Home for the Holidays” weekend Dec. 6-8 will feature the lighting of the community Christmas tree, ice skating (including an OWU-only skate from 9-11 p.m. Dec. 6), a “Dash for Dasher” scavenger hunt, the annual…
Central Receiving Closed for Winter Break Dec. 19-Jan. 5
Central Receiving will be closed from Dec. 19, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, during the Winter Break. Please make note of this when placing orders and do NOT have deliveries scheduled during this time as no one will be available…
OWU Connection News & Events
24/SP Off-Campus Candidates, Study Abroad and Domestic Programs
Reminders for students studying abroad next semester: If you have questions about your Round Two paperwork, please follow up very soon with IOCP. Budget sheets will be out soon. Please review the Financial Planning Planning pages: It’s never too early…
Traveling Learning Courses 24/SP – Reminders for Students
Students enrolling in a Travel Learning Course (TLC) for 24/SP are reminded to review the TLC Student Information Pages: Start here: Student and parent questions can be emailed to iocp@owu.edu . If you need to apply for or renew your passport, please…
Nov. 1 from 12-1 p.m. – Want to Learn if Berkshire Hathaway is the Place for You?
Join us for a Berkshire Hathaway Information Session on Zoom! Learn more about careers in insurance, risk management, and actuarial sciences as well as entry-level full-time positions they have open. Register through Handshake. Berkshire Hathaway Information Session Date: 2023-11-01 Time:…
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 on…
TODAY, Oct. 27 @ Noon – Designing Your Future Workshop
Uncertain about your career path and how to find a career that you love? Then this event is for you! Based on the process known as “design thinking,” this workshop will challenge you to think of yourselves as designers. Design…
TONIGHT @ 7 p.m. – Join Us for Pitch OWU!
Join us at Pitch OWU tonight! 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 the growth of…
Student News & Events
Aug. 28 – Student Involvement Fair
The fall Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6- 7:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk (rain location: Benes Rooms). It is a fantastic way to meet 70 student organizations and get connected to campus — you won’t want to…
Calling all Film Majors, Minors, and Faculty!
The OWU Film Studies Program is currently developing its inaugural Film Studies Newsletter, and we want the feedback of our film majors, minors, and faculty! We hope to feature some fun sections, including students’/faculty’s four favorite movies and voting on…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Poppin’ with Theta
Join Kappa Alpha Theta at their first COB event of the semester! Members will meet in the Smith Lobby at 5:45 to walk anyone interested to the Theta house (179 W. Winter St.), where the event will be hosted. Sophomores,…
Admission Office Hiring
Interested in being a tour guide? Apply to be a Bishop Ambassador in the Admission Office! Reach out to Abbey McMaster, agmcmaster@owu.edu, with any questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey McMaster at agmcmaster@owu.edu
Aug. 25-29 – OWU Odyssey Campuswide Scavenger Hunt
On Instagram @owuresidential, Residential Life will post a new riddle, clue, or task to its story each day from Aug. 25-29, and the first ones to answer correctly win a prize. See if you have what it takes to win!…
Interested in Singing and A Cappella? Join The OWtisders!
Love to sing? Looking for a fun, supportive group on campus? Come audition for our a cappella group, The OWtsiders! What to Expect at Auditions: You’ll learn one of our songs (we’ll send you recordings & sheet music ahead of…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
July Blackboard Updates
Each month, Anthology releases feature enhancements and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn, our online learning management system. Here is what’s coming on Thursday, July 4. Follow a link to learn more. The July 2024 release is robust with features in…
Concur Reports Processed Early for July 4 Holiday
Accounting will run checks during the week of July 4 earlier in the week due to the holiday. Concur P-card, reimbursement, and cash advances will be processed on Monday, July 1, instead of Tuesday. Please plan accordingly! Also, all Concur…
Summer Storage Clean-Up Reminder
Summer is a good time to clean up storage space, and we’re running out of room in BishopApps/Google, our local network drives, and on Zoom. Please go through your Google Drive and delete any old files that you no longer…
University Classifieds
For Sale
Ph.D. cap and gown; gown has black velvet trim. $40. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Self. Contact: Anne Fry at aefry@owu.edu or 740-816-1666.
2022-23 First-Generation Internship Opportunities with University Communications
Applications due to Career Services no later than 11:59 p.m. April 5 for these First-Generation Student Internships with University Communications. OWU Connection Communications Intern OWU Magazine Editorial Assistant Intern OWU Senior Class Communications Intern The successful candidate for the OWU…
FOUND: Silver Ring in Edgar Women’s Restroom
Contact Tammy Wallace at #3606 to describe the silver ring. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Fine Arts Department. Contact: Tammy Wallace at tpwallac@owu.edu
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