So much is new in WordPress, since we upgraded last fall! Release 5.0 “Bebo” introduced the new block editor, known as Gutenberg until then. 5.1 “Betty” introduced Site Health. 5.8 “Tatum” let you manage widgets with blocks. And 5.9 “Josephine”…
Each month, Blackboard releases feature updates and bug fixes for its flagship service, Learn. Here are highlights of what’s coming February 3rd. * Prohibit late submissions and new attempts after due date (Ultra courses only) “Prohibit late submissions” – Select…
If you are interested in attending events with either Bishops of Color (our affinity group for faculty and staff who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or a Person of Color) and/or Mosaic (our affinity group for faculty and staff who identify…
Reminder: The deadline for grant proposals that center diversity, equity, and inclusion is Feb. 1. Details for grant proposals are located here: Please reach out with any questions! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. Contact: Dawn Chisebe…
We are now offering an in-person option for the DEI Book Club this semester to complement the virtual option. If you would like to be added to the calendar invite, please sign up here: As a reminder, we are…
As you finalize plans for March events that will be open to the general public, please share details for inclusion in Ohio Wesleyan’s monthly events calendars for news media. Monthly calendars typically are shared with media, community groups, and local…
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Edgar Reichert passed away Jan. 18 at Grady Memorial Hospital here in Delaware. He was 89. Edgar worked in the OWU Building and Grounds Department for many years, serving as…
Now Scheduling Virtual Appointments for January 27, February 9, and March 15! Faculty and Staff can receive retirement counseling via virtual appointments with the University’s TIAA representative, Kristy Breidenbach. No matter where you are in life – just getting started…
DEI Spring Book Club begins Wednesday, Jan. 19 @ noon. We are reading ‘The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together’ by Heather McGhee. We will be meeting via zoom for the first meeting…
OWU Volleyball will be hosting a youth winter clinic for beginners to learn the support of volleyball. Open to grades K-8 beginners. Dates are Sunday, Jan. 23, Feb. 13 and March 20 from 1-3 pm in Branch Rickey Arena. Registration…
