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Campuswide News & Events
April 4 @ 4:30 p.m. – Trail Fest
Join us on April 4 at 4:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Trail Bound Trail Fest is your chance to experience nature, adventure, and fun — all in one place. Ohio School of Falconry – Get up…
April 4 @ 2 p.m. – Japanese Haru Matsuri (Spring Festival)
The WLC’s Japanese Department and CPB are hosting our annual Haru Matsuri or Japanese Spring Festival! At this festival, we will be celebrating the coming of spring with traditional Japanese onigiri (rice balls), desserts and drinks, crafts like origami and…
Spotlight Seniors: Internship Experiences in Film
Join us for a special three-part series featuring senior film majors who will share the unique and diverse internship experiences they’ve had during their time at OWU. Each session will spotlight a different student, offering insight into their creative journeys,…
Campus Operations Notification: Dead Tree Removal
Facilities will be removing a dead cottonwood tree in front of Merrick Hall beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 1. The work will be completed the same day. Removal of the tree, which was declared dead by an arborist, will…
March 30 @ 7 p.m. – OWU Percussion Ensemble
The OWU Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Chris Lizak will present a concert with special guest artists Ben and Kelsey Shaheen on Sunday, March 30, at 7 p.m. in Jemison Auditorium (Sanborn Hall). Admission is free. OWU Sponsoring…
April 1 @ 12:10 & 4:10 p.m. – Biology Seminar Series with Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani
Please join the Biology Seminar Series for two talks by Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr Ryosuke Motani, University of California, Davis: 12:10-1:00 p.m., Science Center 161 “Mass Extinctions Past and Future – Are we in a mass extinction?” *Includes…
OWU Connection News & Events
Feb. 21 @ 5 p.m. – Indeterminacy Festival Apprenticeship Virtual Info Session
This summer, the New York Arts Program is hosting a two-week apprenticeship program in collaboration with the Indeterminacy Festival on Governors Island in NYC. The Indeterminacy Festival fosters creative research in the arts by providing young, emerging, and established artists with site-specific…
Feb. 16 – Application Deadline: Woltemade Big Problem Challenge $3,000 Prize!
Are you interested in social entrepreneurship? Do you have big ideas that could generate social change? Are you motivated to alleviate a problem that could improve regional environmental conditions? Apply to compete against peers in various disciplines to pitch your…
Tonight @ 7:30 p.m. – The 2024 Economic Outlook Conference
Are you interested in the future state of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us for the 2024 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for the local, national, and international economies during the annual conference organized…
Feb. 15 @ 6 p.m. – Pre-Health Shadowing Kick-Off!
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the Health Care field? You’re in luck! The Career Connection is looking for 25 students to shadow, have career conversations, and engage in mentoring with our Medical Professional Alumni Partners! Register and…
Feb. 13 @ 7:30 p.m. – 2024 Economic Outlook Conference
Are you interested in the future state of the global, national, and regional economies? Join us for the 2024 Economic Outlook Conference! Three experts will share their forecasts for the local, national, and international economies during the annual conference organized…
NEW Career Exploration Pilot Program – Register Today!
*NEW* Harness the Power of YOU: A Career Exploration Pilot Program! Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or a bit clueless when it comes to thinking about careers or majors? Do you get anxious when asked “if you choose that major, what are you…
Student News & Events
Intramural 2v2 Pickleball Tournament
The Intramural Sports Program will be hosting a 2v2 pickleball tournament on Nov. 15 at 3 p.m. in the Edwards basketball courts. SIGN UP HERE Winner gets a FREE tournament T-shirt! 👕🔥 • Open to all OWU students • No…
Nov. 13 @ 7 p.m. – A SEAL House Project
Join us on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. for a SEAL House Project, Crafting for a Cause: Bringing Hope to Childhood Cancer Patients. We will be creating penguin-themed cards and assembling LEGO kits that will then be delivered to…
Nov. 17 @ 7 p.m. – Make A Difference Volunteering
Kindness in action! Make a difference by joining Residential Life on Nov. 17, 2025, from 7-8 p.m. to assemble hygiene kits and write letters that spread hope at the Welch Hall ground floor recreation room. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life…
Nov. 13 – Thankfulness Jars at Thompson
Join Hall Council at Thompson Hall on Nov. 13 from 7-9 p.m. to make thankfulness jars and enjoy a hot chocolate bar. Enter Thompson through the main door by the large staircase. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Hall Council Contact: Brooke English…
Nov. 12 @ noon – Dollars & Sense
Join The Bishop Way in the Ham-Wil Atrium for some fun financial vision board making! Ft. information on financial wellness and where to shop in Delaware. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: The Bishop Way Contact: Bishop Way at thebishopway@owu.edu
Nov. 11 – Cookies and Coloring with the Honors Board
Join the Honors Board on Nov. 11, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Honors Lounge, located in Slocum on the third floor, for Crumbl cookies and coloring. Take some time to relax, enjoy a sweet treat, and socialize with friends. OWU…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Print Services to be Closed Oct. 10 & Oct. 11
Print Services will be closed Oct. 10 and Oct. 11, Thursday and Friday, this week. Please plan accordingly. Thank you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Print Services Contact: Marilyn Stephens at printservices@owu.edu
Oct. 8 @ Noon – Library Collection Rebuild Plan, Faculty Open Session
Join the Director of Libraries, Dee Peterson, on Oct. 8 at noon for a lunchtime Zoom open session about the Library collection rebuild efforts. An overview of the plan will be given with plenty of time to ask questions. For…
Sept. 30 @ 1 p.m. – Student Engagement Blackboard Training
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: Monday, Sept. 30, 1-2 p.m. – Student Engagement: Discussions, Journals, and Groups To build a successful learning community, students need tools to interact and…
University Classifieds
Selling Refrigerator and Microwave
I am selling a refrigerator for $75 and a microwave for $50. The fridge has a freezer attached with dimensions of 18.5 x 19.37 x 32.95 inches. It is a sizable white refrigerator with a separate drawer for fruits and…
Summer Tour Guides Needed
The Admission Office is in need of summer tour guides. Please complete the application if interested. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Julie Weller at jkweller@owu.edu
LOST AIRPODS, PLEASE RETURN
I lost my AirPods with a clear case cover and a smiley face on it. If you find it, please email me mknguyen@owu.edu! Thank you. Contact: Millie Nguyen at mknguyen@owu.edu
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