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Campuswide News & Events
Selby Parking Lot Closed Through Oct. 8
Please remember the Selby Stadium parking lot is now closed until Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, as part of our Homecoming & Family Weekend Celebration. Thank you for helping us to provide a great celebration and please join us for a…
DEI Grants Application – Now Open!
The Council on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (CDEI) invites you to consider applying for either a Student or Faculty/ Staff DEI Grant. There are two separate application processes for this university-funded grant program. One process for Faculty & Staff and…
Come See ‘Helen’- Adapted by Ellen McLaughlin This Thursday-Sunday!
“In this fresh take on Euripides’ tragicomedy, Helen never went to Troy but spent the war fought in her name in an Egyptian hotel room waiting for her husband, Menelaus, to come find her and take her home. “In her…
Tonight @ 7 p.m. – Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot
Democracy Matters | Oct. 2 | 7 – 8:30 p.m. Location: Benes Rooms Title: Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot Description: This panel will engage the audience in the process of thinking through alternatives to the current electoral…
Today @ 4 p.m. – Fat Bear Week Brackets Due
The Tree House is sponsoring an OWU-specific version of the National Park Service’s Fat Bear Week, where people can vote on which of Katmai National Park’s brown bears have gained the most weight for their winter hibernation. From October 2…
Today @ Noon – Women in Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” w/ Nathan Minns
Learn about being a successful entrepreneur internationally! Attend Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series today at Noon at the Chappelear Drama Center. Students, Faculty, and Staff from All Majors and Departments are Invited! Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote…
OWU Connection News & Events
OWU Connection Conference – Schedule is Live
Join us for a day of instruction at the OWU Connection Conference on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Start mapping out your Conference Day plans now using the event schedule. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection…
Sept. 27 @ 12 p.m. – New York Arts Program Information Session
Are you interested in spending a semester in New York City? The New York Arts Program’s Executive Director (Emilie Clark, MFA) and Director of Student Life & Admissions Coordinator (Helena Enders) will be holding an on-campus information session on Sept.…
Sept. 21 @ 7 p.m. – Alumni Partner Meet & Greet – The Art of the Informational Interview
Interested in speaking with an Alum about their career path? We have a group of 80+ Alumni Partners eager to chat with you and share insights, opportunities, and suggestions! This is the PERFECT way to explore different career paths, get…
Sept. 22 @ 12:10 p.m. – Interested in Travel-Learning? Consider Turkey!
Are you interested in medieval history? The Middle East? How people navigate religion in day-to-day life? Then consider taking REL 300.6, Medieval Islamic Societies, the travel-learning course that travels to Turkey next semester. Come to an informal meeting to learn…
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…
Student News & Events
LGBTQIA2S+ Community Gathering and Support Space
Counseling Services, in partnership with the Chaplain’s Office, will be offering a Community Gathering & Support Space for LGBTQIA2S+ Students and Allies. This is a space created for students who may be feeling more stressed due to recent events and…
April 18 @ 2 p.m. – “Paws” and De-Stress, Pet a Therapy Dog!
Come pet a therapy dog, stop in for coloring pages or to practice regulation skills, and grab some great de-stress giveaways with Accessibility Services and Counseling Services this Friday, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., in the HWCC Zook Nook! Swing…
Apply to be a Biology Student Teaching Assistant
Interested in helping to teach a Biology lab next year as a student teaching assistant (TA)? Now is the time to apply! The Department of Biological Sciences is looking for student TAs for BIOL 120, 122, 125, and 315 for…
Global Student Support Circle
Are you an international student adjusting to college life? You are not alone – join our support space! Adjusting to a new culture, managing schoolwork, and finding a community, all while being far from home, can be challenging. Come meet…
Vote Today! WCSA Elections for President/Vice-President & Chief Administrative Officer
VOTE TODAY between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. You can get to Online Voting as follows: 1. Login to 2. Type “vote” 3. Click the “Online Voting” link or use this direct link: For more information on the…
April 16 @ Noon – Play on the JAY: Belonging
Join Residential Life and Bishop Way for this month’s Play on the JAY, all about celebrating belonging! Spread some positivity by decorating affirmation rocks to share with someone at OWU, snag some sweet prizes, and indulge in Crumbl cookies or…
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
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
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.
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