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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ 4:30 p.m. – Ian Bogost, Carpenter Lecturer
The English Department will welcome Dr. Ian Bogost on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center as our Katherine Kearney Carpenter Lecturer. An author and award-winning game designer, Bogost will…
Friday @ 8 p.m. – Fall Ball Dance
Join us for the first annual Fall Ball charity dance for Doctors Without Borders in the HWCC Benes Rooms this Friday at 8 p.m. There will be music, refreshments, a Photo Booth, and fun! Tickets will be $5 at our…
Oct. 17 @ Noon – Celebrating Latine Excellence in Research with Dr. Nathan Rowley
Bring your lunch and join us from noon – 1 p.m. in the Crider Lounge (HWCC) to hear from Dr. Nathan Rowley, Associate Professor of Environment & Sustainability. Dr. Rowley will be sharing a talk titled “Por todos lados: Using…
Oct. 17 @ 6 p.m. – Ross Art Museum Fall Opening Reception
Join us on Oct. 17 from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Ross Art Museum for Food and Music as we celebrate the opening of three new shows! Fossils and Halos features the work of OWU’s Fine Art Faculty. Their…
Today @ 11 a.m. – Beads for Breast Cancer Bracelet Fundraiser
Show your support during Breast Cancer Awareness month by purchasing a pink bracelet made by Circle K. All proceeds will be donated to a breast cancer charity. When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday-Friday Where: HWCC Atrium Payment: Cash and…
Oct. 17 @ 4:30 p.m. – Ian Bogost, Carpenter Lecturer
The English Department will welcome Ian Bogost on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms of the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center as our Katherine Kearney Carpenter Lecturer. Dr. Bogost, author and award-winning game designer, will present “Inside the Box…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Connect the Dots to Career Success!
Connecting the Dots to Career Success! @ the OWU Connection Conference WHY: WIN prizes and giveaways!! FREE STUFF! Enjoy yummy muffins & food! Come away with a wealth of valuable career resources to help with your Career Exploration, Resume/Cover Letter, Networking/Interviewing & Job/Internship…
Pitch OWU Submission Deadline is Sept. 29!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! Compete against peers in…
New York Arts Program on Campus This Week!
New York Arts Program (NYAP) faculty and staff will host an info session on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 12 p.m. in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center on the 2nd floor. Join us to learn more about spending a semester living, working, and…
Theory-to-Practice Grant Fall Deadline is Oct. 1!
Thinking Big about Going Global to Do Good and Get Real? Why not apply for a Theory-to-Practice Grant (TPG)? Submissions are due Sunday, Oct. 1st at 11:59 p.m. Visit owu.edu/tpg for guidelines and instructions for submission. Here is the direct link to the application form. Questions?…
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…
Sept. 28 @ 11 a.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Tracy Gorham, Founder of ConexEd
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham in 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…
Student News & Events
Bishop Scholars: FALL ’25 Tutor Interest Form
Become a part of the Bishop Scholars program for the 2025-26 Academic Year! We are seeking energized and committed students to tutor elementary youth in Delaware City Schools, Columbus City Schools, and Columbus Bilingual Academy North. Tutoring days include Monday,…
April 29 @ 4:30 p.m. – Biology Picnic and Awards!
The Department of Biological Sciences end-of-year picnic will be held in the SCSC Atrium on Tuesday, April 29, from 4:30-6 p.m. Please come enjoy some food and celebrate the many accomplished award winners that we will recognize at the picnic.…
April 29 @ 11:30 a.m. – Planting the Future with Model UN Club
Join the Model UN Club in celebrating Earth Day! We will be learning about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) created by the United Nations to promote sustainability and work toward protecting the environment around us. We will have a succulent-making…
April 25 @ 5:30 p.m. – Greek Games!
The Greek Week grand finale! Join us at Frat Hill at 5:30 p.m. Friday! We will play tug of war, potato sack race, water balloon toss, and end with a large game of capture the flag! We will present the…
Attention, Graduating Seniors
If you borrowed a federal student loan during your time at OWU, then please remember to complete the Exit Counseling Requirement at before April 28. Thank you! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Financial Aid Office Contact: Nancy Sanford at financialaid@owu.edu
BE HEARD! Submit Your Course Evaluation(s)
Be sure your faculty hear your voice by taking a few minutes to complete their course evaluations. Faculty need your feedback to improve their teaching and ensure that their courses serve your needs. Your feedback means a great deal to them.…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
May 2024 Blackboard Updates
Every month, Anthology releases feature updates and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn. Here is what’s coming on Thursday, May 2. Follow a link to learn more. The May 2024 release is robust with features in these areas: Competency-based education; Tests…
April 26 Deadline – Submit to News for OWU Families Monthly Email
We are accepting submissions for the May 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, April 26. For the May edition, please consider submitting information about annual end-of-academic year tasks…
April 26 @ 8 p.m. – Terpsicorps Dance Concert, Free to All!
Terpsicorps 23/24 student dance concert would like to invite ALL staff and faculty to their performance from 8-10 p.m. April 26 on the Main Stage in Chappelear Drama Center. Admission is free. Learn more at owu.edu OWU Sponsoring Organization Contact:…
University Classifieds
Missing Wallet
The wallet is black and coffin-shaped with a print of Vampira on the front. It was likely dropped Saturday night along S. Liberty St. near Bradford-Milligan Hall. If found, please contact Oliver Losey (smlosey@owu.edu) or deliver to Public Safety in…
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
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