Category Campuswide News & Events

Fall 2017 Semester Hours for the OWU Libraries

Fall semester hours for the OWU Libraries will begin Wednesday, Aug. 23, and can be viewed by visiting  Updates or changes to these hours also will be posted to the hours page. Please note that Beeghly Library’s Internet Cafe/Bashford Lounge area…

Eclipse Viewing 2 p.m. This Afternoon

Join us on the lawn in front of Merrick Hall to view the solar eclipse from 2-3 p.m. this afternoon. Bring your eclipse glasses if you have them; we have a pair for each new student and some for faculty/staff, too. Eye…

Perkins Observatory to Discuss Eclipse Today on WMRN Radio

Tune into Marion’s WMRN-1490 AM radio station this morning to hear Perkins Observatory’s Don Stevens discuss the upcoming solar eclipse. Stevens will speak with reporter Jeff Ruth starting at 8:15 a.m. today. On Aug. 21, starting at about 1:04 p.m.,…

System Outages Scheduled for Aug. 16

Various systems (including PowerCampus, Raisers Edge, and Self Service) will be unavailable from 6:00am – 6:30am on Wednesday, Aug. 16, for a database upgrade. Additionally, Degree Audit will be unavailable from 6:30am – 8:30am on that same morning. Please contact the Help Desk with any questions.…

New Test Schedule for Delaware County’s Outdoor Warning Sirens

Effective August 2, Delaware County began testing its outdoor warning siren system the first Wednesday of each month at 12:01 p.m. This replaces the previous testing time of the first Saturday each month at noon. The change from Saturday to Wednesday is better aligned with nearby jurisdictions.…

Update: Changes Coming to OWU Blackboard on Aug. 14

OWU Blackboard (bb.owu.edu) will be down for system maintenance starting late Thursday, Aug. 10, and be back online by early Monday, Aug. 14. (This revises information shared July 10.) The following changes will take effect after Aug. 14: It will have Bb…

New Test Schedule for Delaware County’s Outdoor Warning Sirens

Effective August 2, Delaware County began testing its outdoor warning siren system the first Wednesday of each month at 12:01 p.m. This replaces the previous testing time of the first Saturday each month at noon. The change from Saturday to Wednesday is better aligned with nearby jurisdictions.…

2017-2018 Student Parking Information

We hope you are getting excited about the upcoming academic year! In response to student feedback, we have made some important changes to the student parking structure. Please review the information below prior to purchasing your permit. 2017-18 “B” PERMIT…

July 31 & Aug. 1 Food Trucks Coming to OWU!

Three food trucks (Dan’s Deli, Seven Little Sliders, and Kona Ice) will be set up on the JAYwalk on Monday, July 31, and Tuesday, Aug. 1, to offer lunch to prospective students (and their guests) visiting for the “Ohio Six College Tour.”…