Admitted Student Day Mock Classes

[mar. 21] behind the scenes: The Classroom

Faculty-led Mock Classes during Admitted Student Day!

From 10:15  - 11:05 a.m., capture the feel of a typical OWU class—engaging, interactive, and discussion-driven—with absolutely no quizzes or tests!

If you're not sure which class matches your interests, talk to an admissions representative, and we will direct you accordingly. You don't have to be locked into an academic area to attend a mock class; just pick any one that interests you.

Supporters (parents, families, and guests) should head to the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center Benes Rooms for a special Alumni panel session.

Behavior and Genetics of Domesticated Animals

Shala Hankison, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Schimmel Conrades Science Center, Room 228

What can science tell us about why our pets are amazing but so very different? Charles Darwin struggled with understanding domestication, the process of a wild organism becoming adapted to live alongside humans. This class will highlight the ongoing studies and genetic advances that have allowed us to more deeply understand domesticated animals. SIGN UP HERE (on March 21)!

Saving the Miracle: 'Dos Oruguitas' as the dramatic centerpiece of Disney's Encanto

Frank Chiou, Associate Professor of Performing Arts
Merrick Hall, Room 202

This talk discusses the song "Dos Oruguitas" and the important role it plays as the intergenerational trauma of the Madrigal family is revealed, allowing Mirabel to understand how to begin the healing. SIGN UP HERE (on March 21)!

What Every Professor Wants Students to Know

Kira Bailey, Associate Professor of Psychology; Neuroscience Program Director
Schimmel Conrades Science Center, Room 244

All great learners effectively operate three core executive functions: attention, memory, and metacognition. Come to this session to learn how the greats do it and why it works. Will you earn As in your college courses? Possibly. Will you impress your professors with your deep understanding of what it takes to learn? Definitely! SIGN UP HERE (on March 21)!

What Makes Entrepreneurs Tick?

Cliff Hurst, Assistant Professor of Economics & Business
Delaware Entrepreneurial Center at OWU, First Floor

Entrepreneurs are different. They think differently; they act differently from professionals in other lines of work. This class will teach you how entrepreneurs think in the face of radical uncertainty, and how they learn from failure and setbacks. This is an experiential class, not a lecture. SIGN UP HERE (on March 21)!

What's the Deal with Fat? The Science, Trends, and Truths of Lipids

Liz Nix, Associate Professor of Health & Human Kinetics - Nutrition
R.W. Corns Building, Room 209

Dietary fats are among the most complex and frequently misunderstood topics in nutrition science. From the decades-long debate over butter versus margarine to the modern resurgence of olive oil and beef tallow, public health recommendations have shifted dramatically over the years.

In this session, we will dive into the chemical structures of various fats to understand what truly differentiates them at a molecular level. We'll explore their primary food sources, how the human body processes them, and what the latest scientific evidence says about their impact on long-term health. We will also critically examine current (and sometimes controversial) USDA guidelines. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of lipids—and the realization that in nutrition science, the more we discover, the more we realize how much there is still to learn. SIGN UP HERE (on March 21)!

Why am I so STRESSED? How hormones make us miserable but also keep us alive.

Dustin Reichard, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Schimmel Conrades Science Center, Room 151

Stress is unavoidable. It can make us miserable. But, is it actually a good thing? In this lecture, we will explore how hormones manage the body's response to stress, whether that's being chased by a lion, worrying about a big test, or agonizing over what to share on your socials. SIGN UP HERE (on March 21)!