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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture, HWCC Benes Rooms AB
2024 Smith Lecture: today at 7 p.m. – A Tale of Two Slave Traders: Lincoln and the Destruction of the Transatlantic Slave Trade The Department of History is pleased to welcome Jonathan W. White, Ph.D. a professor of American Studies at Christopher…
Oct. 1 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Kimberley Ndlovu
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Kimberley Ndlovu, Ph.D. Candidate at the Ohio State University: “The Hidden World Within: My Journey into Microbiome Research.” Free and open to everyone in Schimmel/Conrades Science Center, Room 163 at…
Walk-to-End Alzheimer’s Raffle
The walk-to-end Alzheimer’s is coming up soon! We are raffling off four different baskets for the week of Sept. 30 – Oct. 4 during the noon hour in Ham-Wil! The walk is on Oct. 5 from 9 – 10 a.m.…
Oct. 2 @ Noon – WIE speaker series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” with Nathan Minns, in Chappelear
Become a successful entrepreneur internationally! Mark your calendar for Wednesday to attend the Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series at noon in Chappelear Drama Center. Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and conference emcee, who believes…
Oct. 3 @ 5 p.m. – Social Hub Groundbreaking!
Please join us Thursday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m. as we break ground on the new Social Hub at 4 Williams Dr. (behind the Bradford Milligan Hall apartments on fraternity circle). We will have a brief program of speakers who…
Sept. 30 @ 12:10 p.m. – Lunch and Learn: The Election and the Environment
The 2024 election has major implications for environmental policy, and yet the environment is often missing from election coverage. At this Lunch and Learn, Dr. Laurie Anderson, Dr. John Krygier, and Dr. Franchesca Nestor will share their perspectives on “The…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 20 – Spring Study Away Round 1 Deadline
The deadline to complete your Spring 2024 study away leave application (Round 1) is Wednesday, Sept. 20. If you are interested in participating in an off-campus program next semester, please stop by the IOCP office on the 3rd floor of…
Travel Learning Courses – Information for Students
Want to know more details about the Travel Learning Course Program? The Student Information Page has application, billing, and other information. Details about course offerings can be found on the 23/24 TLC Course Page. General program information can be found on…
Sept. 18 – AIFS Study Abroad Campus Visit TODAY
Come chat with Damien Marshall, our university representative from AIFS Abroad, in the HWCC atrium from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. AIFS offers programs during the Spring, Summer, Fall, and January/ Winter Break in over 20 countries! These programs are…
Sept. 20 @ Noon – Border Studies Program Information Session, University Hall 213
Would you like to study off-campus but maybe not abroad? Are you interested in issues related to migration, globalization, environmental justice, community-building, and activism? If so, you’re invited to attend an information session about the Border Studies Program, a semester-long…
Sept. 20 @ 11:30 a.m. – Study Abroad Campus Visit
On Sept. 20, Border Studies (Roger Adkins), Carleton College (Rob Quanbeck), and Japan Study (Natanya Cooper) will visit our campus to discuss study-abroad options. The Border Studies Program is a semester-long program based in Tucson, Arizona, that consists of homestays,…
Sept. 19 @ 11:30 a.m. – Arcadia/Augsburg and CEA Study Abroad Campus Visit
Come meet our campus partners, Joe Connelly and Sean McCarthy, for study abroad opportunities with Arcadia/Augsburg and CEA. The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University prepares students for lives of meaningful contribution in an increasingly complex and interrelated global…
Student News & Events
Office of Admission Hiring Summer Tour Guides
The OWU Admission Office is seeking to fill five positions in our Summer Bishop Ambassadors Program for Summer 2025. The Summer Bishop Ambassador Program is a paid position and provides robust and varied experiences within recruitment. Only OWU students are eligible…
English Majors: Apply for the Herbst Prize!
English majors: Planning summer research or academic travel projects related to your major and future goals? Apply for support from the Herbst Prize using this form: Applications received by April 16 will be given preference. Contact Dr. Comorau at nacomora@owu.edu with questions…
April 2 @ Noon – How to Bind and Tuck 101
Come learn how to bind and tuck with SAGE! This is an event for trans day of visibility. We will be showing examples of safe ways to bind and tuck from noon to 2 p.m. on April 2 in the…
Due April 3 – WCSA Senator, Comptroller (Treasurer), Chief Administrative Officer (Secretary) Intent-to-Run Forms
CLICK HERE to access the WCSA Elections Page. Students can still apply to run for WCSA (Student Government) Senator, Comptroller, and Chief Administrative Office for the upcoming academic year (term is Aug. 2025 – May 2026). Forms are due no later than 11:59 p.m.…
April 3 @ 1:30 p.m. – Rooted in Wellness DIY Plants and Pots
To celebrate Wellness Week, we’re hosting a fun, creative, and relaxing event to help you tap into all of the benefits of nature! Whether you’re an experienced plant parent or a newbie, this is the perfect way to unwind and…
April 3 @ 3 p.m. – Ice Cream Bar
As part of Wellness Week, we’re treating you to an exciting and delicious event that’s all about relaxation, fun, and, of course, ice cream! Scoops of Whit’s frozen custard will be available to choose from, along with your favorite toppings…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Volunteer May 1 for Late Night Breakfast!
As the semester comes to a close, the planning for Late Night Breakfast is underway! Late Night Breakfast is a finals week tradition — giving our students a much-needed reprieve from studying and writing as they prepare for final exams.…
Present Your Child’s Diploma (Cover) at Commencement
OWU has a longstanding tradition at commencement in which faculty/staff/trustees may present their child’s diploma (cover) on stage. It is a very special moment! If your child is graduating and walking in commencement on May 11, and you wish to…
April 5 Deadline – Faculty Mentor Form: Student Symposium
The Faculty Mentor Form for the Spring Student Symposium is due at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 5. Please reach out if you have questions. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at connect@owu.edu
University Classifieds
Looking for a 6th Roommate
We’re a group of five looking for a sixth person to live in the senior apartments with us next year! If you need a group to live with or are interested, fill out the survey below and we’ll be in…
Chromebook Tablet Found in Sturges
A Chromebook tablet was found in one of the classrooms of Sturges Hall. Please contact Beth Fedoush at bmfedoush@owu.edu to make arrangements to get it back. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: English Department. Contact: Beth Fedoush at bmfedoush@owu.edu
Found a Pair of Glasses
I found a pair of black prescription eyeglasses outside the science center on the street. The brand says Polaroid. The owner can email me to claim them. Thank you. Contact: Payton Andisman at ppandisman@owu.edu
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