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Campuswide News & Events
Mortar Board Book Drive: Now thru Friday (Dec. 6)
Do you have books collecting dust in your dorm? Are you looking for a way to support public libraries and the community? Donate to the Mortar Board Book Drive! All donations will go to the Delaware County Friends of the…
Dec. 6 @ 9-11 p.m. – OWU-Only Skating on the JAYwalk!
Come enjoy a Bishops-only skate on Friday night! A skating rink will be set up on the JAYwalk as part of Main Street Delaware’s Home for the Holidays celebration, and it will be reserved for an OWU-only skate on Friday,…
Her – an ART492 Pop-Up show!
See Her an exhibit showcasing women and highlighting their roles in their communities. Featuring art from the Ross Art Museum and presented at SAGE, the show is one night only – Thursday, Dec. 5 starting at 6 p.m. Take part in…
Dec 6 @ 11:30 a.m. – Sleigh on the JAY!
CPB presents Sleigh on the JAY! Join us on Dec. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk for a festive break before finals! We’ll have reindeer petting, hot chocolate, coffee, and delicious bundt cakes … plus giveaways…
Celebrate ‘Home for the Holidays’ Dec. 6-8 with Tree Lighting, Skating, Parade, More!
Main Street Delaware’s eighth annual “Home for the Holidays” weekend Dec. 6-8 will feature the lighting of the community Christmas tree, ice skating (including an OWU-only skate from 9-11 p.m. Dec. 6), a “Dash for Dasher” scavenger hunt, the annual…
Central Receiving Closed for Winter Break Dec. 19-Jan. 5
Central Receiving will be closed from Dec. 19, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, during the Winter Break. Please make note of this when placing orders and do NOT have deliveries scheduled during this time as no one will be available…
OWU Connection News & Events
Oct. 4 @ Noon – “Get Real” Experiences & FREE T-Shirts
Have you completed an internship or research work from May 2022 – August 2023 that you haven’t shared on the Internship Experience survey? If so, come by the Career Connection table in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Atrium from 12-1 p.m. on…
Pitch OWU Submission Deadline EXTENDED to Oct. 6
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! SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED…
TODAY @ 10:30 a.m. – Connect the Dots to Career Success!
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 Search. Take action on your career progress! Get access to ALL the…
Today @ 11 a.m.-Tracy Gorham lecture in Chappelear
Join visionary entrepreneur and edtech leader Tracy Gorham for 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…
Today @ Noon! – Join Us for Black Wall Street
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 @ 9 a.m. – Woltemade Center Fellows and Scholars Info Session
Discover a realm of possibilities at The Woltemade Center! Come be a part of an exciting journey through our Scholarship and Fellowship programs designed exclusively for you. Explore the diverse roles of Accounting and Finance Fellows, immerse yourself in research…
Student News & Events
Aug. 28 – Student Involvement Fair
The fall Student Involvement Fair is Thursday, Aug. 28, from 6- 7:30 p.m. on the JAYwalk (rain location: Benes Rooms). It is a fantastic way to meet 70 student organizations and get connected to campus — you won’t want to…
Calling all Film Majors, Minors, and Faculty!
The OWU Film Studies Program is currently developing its inaugural Film Studies Newsletter, and we want the feedback of our film majors, minors, and faculty! We hope to feature some fun sections, including students’/faculty’s four favorite movies and voting on…
Tonight @ 6 p.m. – Poppin’ with Theta
Join Kappa Alpha Theta at their first COB event of the semester! Members will meet in the Smith Lobby at 5:45 to walk anyone interested to the Theta house (179 W. Winter St.), where the event will be hosted. Sophomores,…
Admission Office Hiring
Interested in being a tour guide? Apply to be a Bishop Ambassador in the Admission Office! Reach out to Abbey McMaster, agmcmaster@owu.edu, with any questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Admission Office Contact: Abbey McMaster at agmcmaster@owu.edu
Aug. 25-29 – OWU Odyssey Campuswide Scavenger Hunt
On Instagram @owuresidential, Residential Life will post a new riddle, clue, or task to its story each day from Aug. 25-29, and the first ones to answer correctly win a prize. See if you have what it takes to win!…
Interested in Singing and A Cappella? Join The OWtisders!
Love to sing? Looking for a fun, supportive group on campus? Come audition for our a cappella group, The OWtsiders! What to Expect at Auditions: You’ll learn one of our songs (we’ll send you recordings & sheet music ahead of…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Concur Reports Processed Early for July 4 Holiday
Accounting will run checks during the week of July 4 earlier in the week due to the holiday. Concur P-card, reimbursement, and cash advances will be processed on Monday, July 1, instead of Tuesday. Please plan accordingly! Also, all Concur…
Summer Storage Clean-Up Reminder
Summer is a good time to clean up storage space, and we’re running out of room in BishopApps/Google, our local network drives, and on Zoom. Please go through your Google Drive and delete any old files that you no longer…
June 26 @ 1 p.m. – Blackboard Training on the Gradebook and Grading
Information Services is pleased to announce this upcoming training opportunity, provided by Anthology’s professional Blackboard services: Gradebook and Grading Wednesday, June 26 at 1 PM Learn how to manage items and post grades from three views: Gradable Items, Grades, and…
University Classifieds
Lost Apple Watch?
If you have lost your Apple Watch, please stop by the Public Safety Office & describe your watch to the Officer on duty so that it can be returned to you. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Public Safety. Contact: Public Safety at psafety@owu.edu
Seeking Donations of Bilingual Reading Materials
For my house project, I am collecting donations (either directly of books or funds to purchase books) for a library I volunteered with while studying abroad in Puembo, Ecuador. The community library in Puembo provided a great home and community…
Free 12-inch iPad Cases Available at Career Connections!
Career Connections has 2, 12-inch, black, flip iPad cases available to give to students. If you are interested, please stop by our office in HWCC #324, anytime between Monday -Thursday from 12 PM – 2 PM. It is first come…
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