What and when is the Connection Conference? In the words of our students, the OWU Connection Conference is a can’t-miss event!
The Conference (held September 26, 2024, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) brings students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the central Ohio community together to experience the OWU Connection through interactive, dynamic, student-led panels, poster presentations, performances, speed rounds, exhibits, and roundtables.
The complete schedule and panelists are in development. Some highlights from 8 a.m.-Noon include:
- U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition: The best-of-the-best entrepreneurial concepts compete for prize packages that include cash awards, coaching, and office space within DEC OWU.
- 9-9:40 a.m. – Athletics & the Connection: How to Solve the Puzzle
- 9:45-9:55 a.m. – Welcome remarks with President vandenBerg and the Marching Bishops!
- 10-10:45 a.m. – Travel-Learning Courses around the world
- 10 a.m.-Noon – Career Connection Connecting the Dots to Secure your Dream Internship
- Noon-2 p.m. – Black Wall Street: OWU recreates this dynamic business environment on campus to network and interact with local Black- and Minority-owned businesses.
- 1-3 p.m. – Patricia Belt Conrades Summer Science Research Symposium: More than 40 posters presented by OWU scientist scholars.
- 2-2:45 p.m. – Baran Scholarship: Hear from Baran Scholars who are using their experience as a scholar to help advance toward advanced degrees
- 3-3:45 p.m. – Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale: Lessons of failure, entrepreneurship, and action for good.
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection
Contact: Jill Hayes at connect@owu.edu