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Campuswide News & Events
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…
Today @ 4 p.m. – Hayes Day Lecture on 1876 Election
Join us for “The World Turned Upside Down: The Election of 1876” by Josh Dubert, Historian at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum, focusing on parallels between Hayes’ election and today’s political climate. 4-5 p.m. today, Oct. 2, in…
Oct. 3 @ Noon – Careers in Law Panel, Fourth Floor Elliott
Hear Alum Michelle (Mulkern) Killkenny, partner, Kirkland and Ellis, and Andrew Lievense, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, both from the Class of 1999, discuss private and public career options. They will discuss lawyering in the private…
Tomorrow @ Noon – Women In Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” w/ Nathan Minns
Become a successful entrepreneur internationally! Tomorrow attend Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series 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 speaker, workshop…
Oct. 2 @ 7 p.m. – Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot Panel
Join us Oct. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. This panel will engage the audience in the process of thinking through alternatives to the current electoral system as part of an effort to encourage participation in the electoral…
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
April 11 @ 6 p.m. – Fiber Arts Night at CAH!
Come join us for a night of knitting, crocheting, and weaving! Supplies, snacks, and instructions will be provided, though you are very welcome to bring your own project. This event will be at the Creative Arts House (123 Oak Hill…
Learn to play, or keep playing, percussion and drums at OWU!
The OWU Percussion Ensemble is looking for students who played percussion in high school and who are interested in playing again! We’ve been slowly growing over the past few years, and with more members, we can tackle more exciting repertoire…
April 12 @ Noon – Poochella!🐾
Join Pet Pals club for our event Poochella on Saturday, April 12, from noon to 4 p.m. on the JAYwalk! There will be pet vendors, animal rescues & charities, inflatables, local food trucks, a henna booth, a photo booth, a…
April 9 @ 2 p.m. – Fitton Prize Paper Award Submission Deadline
Are you eligible? The Sociology & Anthropology Department awards the Emily Fitton Prize Paper Award (this is a monetary award!) to a student who completes the outstanding research paper in a sociology/anthropology course. This is open to students of any…
April 19 @ 4 p.m. – Rafiki’s Fake Wedding in Merrick
Get ready to immerse yourself in Edo, Nigeria’s vibrant culture and traditions! We are excited to invite you to an unforgettable experience as we celebrate a traditional Edo Nigerian wedding on campus. April 19 at 4 p.m. on Merrick 3rd…
Are you interested in Latin American Studies?
Are you interested in Latin America and want to learn more about its culture, history, politics, art, and economy? Did you know that OWU now offers a Latin American and Latine Studies major and minor? The new (revised) major and minor will…
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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