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Campuswide News & Events
Two New Healthy Vending Machines on Campus
Two new Healthy Ohio vending machines opened on campus April 19. One is located in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Commuter Lounge, and the other is in the hallway near Simpson Querrey Fitness Center. The machines will be stocked with an…
April 23 @ 4:15 p.m. – Dr. Sam Nemeth Lecture Presentation: “Battle of the Bands”
In April 1845, the Belgian inventor Adolphe Sax triumphed in the French Ministry of War’s performance contest; his new brass instruments, the Saxhorns, provided audibility outdoors, high volume levels, and timbral homogeneity. In this talk, Performing Arts instructor Dr. Sam…
April 23 @ Noon – TPG Presentation: Shakespeare’s Education in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Please join us at noon in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Room 304 with your lunch for a presentation on Shakespeare’s education in Stratford. Featuring images and information from the Shakespeare TPG trip, spring of 2024. Thank you! Noelle Weaver
April 23 @ 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series on Butterflies with Dr. Andrew Stoehr
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for a talk by Dr. Andrew Stoehr, Associate Professor at Butler University: “Plasticity and melanism in butterflies: adaptive, trade-offs, or both?” Free and open to everyone. There will be snacks! See details of the…
April 24 @ Noon – Celebrating Dr. Kang: “I’m Not A Math Person”
Celebrating SWANA, Asian, and Pacific Islander Excellence in Research! Bring your lunch and join us from 12-1 p.m. in Crider Lounge to hear from Dr. Bona Kang (Assistant Professor of Education). Dr. Kang will be sharing a presentation titled “I’m…
April 23 @ 8 p.m.- Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble
Please join us at 8 p.m. in Gray Chapel on April 23 for the Park Avenue Jazz Ensemble. Under the direction of Kevin Turner, the group will perform pieces from some of the biggest names in jazz. Admission is free…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Join the Honors Board- Deadline Extended!
Want to be a part of planning events on campus, represent the Honors program at admission events, and work with faculty to improve the program? Apply to join the Student Honors Board by Jan. 29 at noon. The board currently consists…
March 1 @ 7 p.m. – Bishop Bash 2025 Talent Show Auditions
On March 1 from 7-9 p.m., the Campus Programming Board will be holding our annual Bishop Bash – Bishops under the Spotlight! We will begin the event with a talent show, displaying the incredible talent that we have here at…
Casually Cooking: Honey Chicken & Tofu Stir Fry
Casually Cooking is back this semester with Keith Sipek and Josh Spyker teaching you how to prepare Honey Chicken and Tofu Stir Fry on Jan. 28, 2025, at 6 p.m. in the Smith Hall Dining Hall. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Reslife/AVI…
Final Reminder – First Day Complete Opt-Out Deadline is TODAY!
As of yesterday, there were still over 300 students who had neither opted out of First Day Complete NOR picked up their course materials at the bookstore. Final reminder that today, Thursday, Jan. 23, is the deadline to opt out…
Attention United Methodist Students!
The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation has several scholarships available for the 2025-2026 academic year. You can apply online at www.UMHEF.ORG. The deadline to apply is April 1. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry also has several scholarships…
Freshmen, Share Your CNX Feedback and Enjoy Free Panda Express!
If you’re a first-year student who took CNX100 last semester, we’d love to hear about your experiences. Your feedback is essential to improving this cornerstone seminar for future OWU students. We’re inviting you to join a focus group later this…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
TEW Grants Now Teaching, Learning, and Innovation Grants
Announcing an exciting enhancement to the support provided to faculty: Funding from the Thomas E. Wenzlau (TEW) Presidential Discretionary Fund (supporting the TEW program) has been combined with several restricted sources of funding designated for faculty development to create the…
Jan. 29, 30, Feb. 5 and 6 @ 12:15 p.m. – Faculty Q & A with Accessibility Services
Four options: Monday, Jan. 29, 12:15-1:15 – Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Room 304 Tuesday, Jan. 30, 12:15-1:15 – Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Room 304 Monday, Feb. 5, 12:15-1:15 – Schimmel-Conrades Science Center, Room 244 Tuesday, Feb. 6, 12:15-1:15 – Schimmel-Conrades Science Center,…
Feb. 2 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email
We are accepting submissions for the February edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, Feb. 2. Not only are we celebrating the first anniversary of News for OWU Families…
University Classifieds
Lose Your Cell Phone Recently?
A couple of cell phones have been turned in recently to Public Safety in Welch Hall, Room 133. If you have lost a phone, stop by Public Safety during normal business hours M-F to describe your phone to see if…
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…
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…
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