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Campuswide News & Events
April 16 @ Noon – ZOOM LECTURE: Jimmy Soto, Guest Speaker
Jimmy Soto was wrongly arrested at age 20. He spent the next 42 years in prison until he was exonerated and released in December 2023. He is now pursuing a legal degree and working both to reform the criminal justice…
Privacy Pod Now Available for Use in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center
The 4-person, ADA-compliant privacy pod from Beeghly Library has been relocated outside the Campus Bookstore. Reservations can be made during set times Monday-Friday via the kiosk beside the pod or the library website. Drop-in use is also welcome. For more…
April 13 @ 5 p.m. – Senior Fine Arts Reception!
Come celebrate the opening of Grounded-Senior Art Show 2024 and Restore-Conserving Masterworks. Saturday, April 13, from 5-7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome to attend to help celebrate all our seniors have accomplished! Location: Richard M. Ross…
April 11 @ 4:30 p.m. – Psychology Department Speaker
The Department of Psychology invites you to hear OWU alum, Dr. Kay A. Simon, Assistant Professor of Family Social Service at the University of Minnesota, present “Why Are We What We Are?” on Thursday, April 11, at 4:30 p.m. in…
April 23 @ 7 p.m. – Eddy Lecture: Ryan Hass Presenting: “Are the U.S. and China Destined for War?”
Ryan Hass of the Brookings Institution will be presenting “Are the U.S. and China Destined for War?” on April 23, 2024, in Benes Rooms A&B in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. This lecture is free and open to the public. Start Time:…
April 13 @ 5 p.m. – VIVA x BMF Culture Mash-up
Join VIVA & BMF in their ’90s themed culture-mash this Saturday, April 13, at the Milligan Hub from 5-7 p.m. Come create your own waistbeads with Rafiki, a snapback with BMF, and a free airbrush shirt, all while while enjoying…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Nov. 15 @ 5:30 p.m. – How to B.E.S
Join the Battling Elite Stars for an electrifying dance clinic like no other! “How to B.E.S.” is your ultimate guide to stepping up your dance game. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting, this event is designed to help…
Nov. 15 @ 7 p.m. – A Planting Party with Purpose
Join the Women in Science Club and Black Student Union for an evening of planting, connecting, and celebrating growth! Pick out your favorite mini succulent, herb, or flower, and bring it to life in your very own planter. Whether you…
Nov. 11 @ Noon – Share Some Food for Thought with Dr. v!
President vandenBerg will have lunch and hang out with students in the Ham-Wil Marketplace from noon to 1 p.m. on Nov. 11 to hear what you think of AVI Fresh, its new menu items, rotating chefs, and more. Have some…
Nov. 19 and 20 – Give Back and Create Cards for Local Seniors
Let’s make this holiday season extra special for our local seniors! The Woltemade Center Student Board invites you to an afternoon of fun, creativity, and giving back. Join us in the R.W. Corns Lobby in the Economics and Business department…
Nov. 12 @ 6:30 p.m.- World Horizons Meet and Mingle; Please come!
How do you correctly say Antigua? What is mining like in Rwanda? You can find out at the World Horizons display at Ham-Wil on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Atrium. Come meet and mingle with OWU’s newest…
Nov. 12 @ 6 p.m. – Casually Cooking: Enchiladas and Sauce
Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in Smith Hall Dining, AVI chefs Josh Spyker and Keith Sipek will be hosting making enchiladas and fresh sauce. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life/AVI Contact: Jon Maldonado at jmmaldonado@owu.edu
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Staff Council – Open Positions
Staff Council has five positions opening up at the end of the calendar year, and we are inviting interested staff to consider serving on the Council. This term will run for calendar year 2024 only. These positions are: –1 from Academic…
Dec. 5 @ Noon – “Understanding your Benefits” Virtual Session
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious how the High Deductible plan with HSA plan works? Join our Virtual Learning Session titled “Understanding your Benefits” from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, and gain insights into your…
Want to Propose a Travel-Learning Course for 24/25?
Considering applying for a 2024-2025 Travel-Learning Course (TLC)? Make an appointment to meet with the International and Off-Campus Programs (IOCP) Office. The deadline for submission to the Committee on Academic Programs (CAP) is Jan 15. We can answer questions, give…
University Classifieds
Donations for Homeless Care Packs
My name is Harley Murphy and I’m a senior here at OWU. Every year around this time I begin collecting donations so that I can make care packs to give to the homeless in our community. I am collecting items…
Futon and Mini Fridge for Sale
Futon- brand new- bought it in August, black memory foam. Asking $200 but willing to negotiate. I want to sell it before I graduate in December. Mini Fridge- also brand new- Asking 75. Microwave- brand new. Asking 50. Email me arcourtr@owu.edu…
FOUND Piece of AirPod accessory set
If you have lost a piece of your AirPod set, stop at the Merrick Mentors desk to claim it. We also have lost water bottles to be claimed at the Merrick Mentors Desk. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: International and Office Campus…
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