Outreach
Ohio State Newark aspires to promote learning, encourage area youth to attend college, address social issues and strengthen the community.
SciDome
The SciDome, established through a public/private partnership between Ohio State Newark and The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology, inspires and entertains the inner scientist in all of us.
Newark Earthworks Center
The Newark Earthworks Center (NEC) promotes research; supports appreciation of the ancestral sites and peoples; and contributes to a campus environment of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Dyslexia screening
Early identification at the pre-school or early elementary level, along with targeted remediation, can significantly reduce dyslexia’s educational costs. One-time non-diagnostic dyslexia screenings are available and open to all.
Arts
Black Box Theater
Director by faculty member Edie L. Norlin, the Black Box Theater presents new shows twice per year, in the fall and in the spring. Auditions are open to all, and you'll find veteran actors performing alongside novice students in this community-based theater.
Public art
Our campus is filled with public art, most of which has been generously donated by J. Gilbert and Louella H. Reese through their Thomas J. Evans Foundation. Take a walking tour of campus to see it all.
Events
Public events are offered year-round to inspire and educate our community. Check out the events calendar to see what is happening on campus.
Independence Day concert and fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day at this free event every July 3.
Plan your event
The beautifully designed John Gilbert Reese Center is the ideal site for you next event.
One Book, One Community
One Book, One Community is a community book club hosted by The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College. This program is open to the public and available for free thanks to the Melissa Warner Bow endowed fund.
Pelotonia
Support Ohio State Newark's peloton of students, faculty, staff and alumni as they ride to raise funds for cancer research.
