What to Do at OWU

Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Events

Annual Step Show » presented in Gray Chapel during the spring semester

Black Family Weekend » an event held in October specifically for African-American students and their families and friends, celebrating Black culture at OWU

Black History Month » a series of lectures, workshops, and other events held in February to honor African-American culture and heritage

Fresh X » a.k.a. Freshman Experience, an annual pre-orientation retreat in late August that includes two very different camping experiences for first-year students

Greek Social Functions » sororities or fraternities hold events throughout the year, from informal dance parties to formal cocktail/dinner dates

Greek Week » a week-long series of events held in the fall that showcases the best of Greek Life at OWU

Halloween Haunted House » the Chi Phi fraternity is transformed into a refuge for ghosts, gremlins, and other monsters every October

Hip Hop Week » a week-long series of lectures, workshops, and other events held in the spring semester that focuses attention on Hip Hop lifestyles and culture

Homecoming Weekend » an age-old tradition at most educational institutions, OWU's Homecoming takes place every October, featuring a variety of activities for students, alumni, friends, and families

Orchesis » every December, OWU's best and brightest dance/theatre majors take to the stage in this student-focused dance extravaganza

Performing Arts Series (PAS) » an annual series of events that brings a wide array of concerts, theatrical presentations, and visual arts experiences to campus

President's Ball » THE student social event of the year, this extravagant formal dance is held every December on campus

Sagan National Colloquium (SNC) » focusing mainly on the fall semester, the SNC is a nationally renowned program that integrates classroom curriculum with visiting lecturers, experts, and scholars on a broad educational issue

Springfest » an annual event held in the spring semester that brings well-known musical acts to campus for a concert extravaganza

Theatre Productions » the OWU Department of Theatre and Dance presents performances throughout the year, from student-written one-act plays to well-known musicals

Women's Week » a week-long series of lectures, workshops, and other events held in March that focuses attention on women's issues