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January 2020
A Virtual Visit
OWU’s new online tour lets prospective students and others explore campus from anywhere in the world.Culture and Cuisine
Abby Bowman ’20 (left) and Morgan Barnard ’20 travel to Washington, D.C., with a group of students and professor Chris Fink to explore using oral histories to study food and migration.
‘Eurydice’
Adam Lieser ’20 (left), Miko Harper ’21, and Aaron Eicher ’22 star in the February 13-16 theatre production of “Eurydice,” a postmodern retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus.
‘Speed Date’ the Candidates
OWU students portray Democratic presidential candidates in a Mock Convention event to help participants find the perfect political partner.
The Paraguay Connection
OWU creates a scholarship celebrating former U.S. President Rutherford B. Hayes and his folk hero status in the Republic of Paraguay.
Jay’s Incredible Journey
OWU’s Jay Martin, the winningest men’s soccer coach in NCAA history, discusses his record-setting career as he is inducted into the United Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame.
‘Coal Black Horse’
Professor Bob Olmstead’s award-winning novel is featured on the Ohioana Library’s “90 Years … 90 Books” list of writings to check out by Ohio writers.
Stellar Staff
Laurie Patton ’95 earns the 2019 Special Thanks and Recognition (STAR) Award in recognition of her outstanding commitment and contributions to the OWU community.
Professional Service Award
Vice President Dwayne Todd is honored for “significant, continued, and unselfish service/leadership activities” benefiting both OWU and higher education on the state and national level.
A Sterling Achievement
Bishop guard Claire Sterling ’20 becomes the 16th women’s basketball player in OWU history to reach 1,000 career points.
Winter Community Day 2020
January 25 Bishop Backers event to feature free basketball games, Delaware expo, animals, play area, and more!
‘The Moment is Now’
MLK Day speaker Korie Edwards says the moment for freedom and justice is now. “Not tomorrow. Not sometime in the undetermined future. But now.”