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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ Noon – Celebrating Latine Excellence in Research – Andrea Suria, Ph.D.
Bring your lunch and join us from noon – 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC) to hear from Andrea Suria, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences. Dr. Suria will be sharing a talk entitled “Mejor Juntos: The Benefits of…
Oct. 1-Oct. 8 Closure of Selby Parking Lot
The Selby Stadium parking lot will be closed effective 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, and will not reopen until Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, as part of our Homecoming & Family Weekend Celebration. Please ensure that your vehicle is moved…
Oct. 21 – COVID and Flu Vaccine Clinic
OWU is partnering with the Delaware Public Health District again this year to offer a vaccination clinic on Monday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Zook Nook on the first floor of Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. To…
Sept. 28 @ 8 p.m. – Rafiki’s Caribbean Party
Rafiki Wa Afrika, OWU’s African and Afro-Caribbean organization, presents the Caribbean on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 8 – 11 p.m. in the Benes Rooms! This event is Rafiki’s fall Caribbean Party and its first celebration event of this semester on…
Sept. 30 @ 7 p.m. – Smith Lecture, Free and Open to the Public
2024 Smith Lecture: Sept. 30 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…
Sept. 25 @ Noon – Celebrating Latine Excellence in Research, Dr. Suria
Bring your lunch and join us from noon – 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC) to hear from Andrea Suria, Ph.D., assistant professor of biological sciences. Dr. Suria will be sharing a talk titled “Mejor Juntos: The Benefits of…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 28 @ 11 a.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Tracy Gorham, Founder of ConexEd
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham for an inspiring keynote speech that highlights the transformative power of human connection in education. Learn how her unique journey and dedication to innovation are shaping the future of student success. Don’t…
Sept. 28 @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 2nd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection, host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
TODAY @ 11:30 a.m. – SIT Study Abroad Campus Visit
Come meet our campus partner, Abby Fox, with The School for International Training Study Abroad programs! SIT programs are developed around a framework of the most critical global issues (CGIs) of the day. Our programs are interdisciplinary and appropriate for…
Sept. 12 @ Noon – Join Us Today for the Pitch OWU Workshop!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Are you interested in participating in Pitch OWU but don’t know where to start? Join us for our Pitch…
Spring 2024 Travel Learning Applications – LIVE
Can you imagine studying Astronomy in Japan, Island Biology in the Galapagos, or Shakespeare in London? Here are the Spring 2024 Travel Learning Courses! ASTR 110 – Space Exploration: Past, Present, and Future; Dr. Robert Harmon: Japan (Tokyo and Kagoshima);…
Q&A Session: Exploring Medical, Dental, and Health Care Careers
Are you a first- or second-year student curious about a future in the healthcare field? Whether you are contemplating medical school, dental school, or any other health-related profession, we’ve got answers to your burning questions! Come and join us for…
Student News & Events
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…
Deadline April 6 @ 6 p.m. – Summer Field Biology Scholarship Application
Are you a current 1st, 2nd, or 3rd-year OWU student? Are you wondering how to fund your summer Biology field experience? Whether you’re taking a field biology course for academic credit or for future professional accreditation, performing field research for…
ACCT 217 is Changing to ACCT 110
Beginning in the fall of 2025, ACCT 217 will become ACCT 110 – Introduction to Accounting. The catalog has not yet been updated, but if it says you need ACCT 217, please register for ACCT 110 to receive the equivalent…
Graduating Seniors – Last Chance to Apply for President’s Office Job!
Ready your resumes, seniors! The Office of the President is once again offering a full-time, paid postgraduate position to one qualified senior beginning in late May 2025. For one year, the Postgraduate Assistant will work directly with OWU leaders to gain…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Blackboard Updates for April
Each month, Anthology releases feature updates and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn. Here is what’s coming this Thursday, April 4. Follow a link to learn more. The April 2024 release is robust with features in these areas: Instructional design; Competency…
CANCELED! April 11 – Blackboard Open Q&A Session
Please note this event has been canceled. Thank you! Information Services is pleased to offer an Open Q&A office hour on Thursday, April 11, at 10 a.m. with Fausto Puppo, Senior Educational Consultant at Anthology, and David Soliday, Instructional Technologist…
April 9 @ Noon – Faculty Lunch and Learn
We’re diving into the art of balancing teaching and grant-related work in a power-packed Lunch and Learn session at noon on Tuesday, April 9, in Merrick Hall Room 203. Chris Wolverton and Eric Gangloff will tackle tricky time management puzzles…
University Classifieds
Chromebook Found In Sturges
A Chromebook 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
Chromebook Found In Sturges
A Chromebook 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.
Looking for a Cheap Futon
I am looking to buy a cheap futon for my room. If you have a futon that you are looking to sell for cheap, please contact me either through my email or my phone number below. Contact: Malhar Chakrabarti at ddchakrabarti@owu.edu,…
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