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Campuswide News & Events
Nov. 8 @ 7:30pm – A Cappellooza
Come join us for a night of amazing a cappella performances on Nov. 8 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Gray Chapel, University Hall. You don’t want to miss this incredible showcase of vocal talent! Get ready to be blown…
Central Receiving Closed during Thanksgiving Break
Central Receiving will be closed for the Thanksgiving Break, Nov. 27 – 29. Please make note of this when placing orders to have delivery dates scheduled before or after the Thanksgiving holiday, as there will be no one available to…
SEAL – Pet Supply Drive for HSDC until Nov. 8
As part of a house project for the Service, Engagement, and Leadership House, I am conducting a food and supply drive for the Humane Society of Delaware County. We are asking for: airhorns pedigree dog or puppy canned food spray…
Nov. 13 @ 7 p.m. – Eddy Lecture: Gaza and America’s Role in the Middle East
Join us for the 35th Annual Eddy Lecture featuring Marc Lynch, Ph.D., lecturing on “Gaza and America’s Role in the Middle East” on Nov. 13, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Benes Rooms in Hamilton-Williams Campus Center. This lecture is…
Nov. 5 @ 7 p.m. – Hispanic Film Festival continues with Spanish Film: 20,000 Especies De Abejas (2023)
The Fall ’24 Hispanic Film Festival continues Tuesday, Nov. 5, with the Spanish Film 20,000 Especies de abejas (Dir. Estibaliz Urresola Solaguren, 2023). Join us for the screening of this award-winning film and participate in the Q&A discussion afterward. Go to…
NEW Transcript Articles: Read About Student Perspectives on Campus Issues!
Want to read about the happenings on campus? Want to hear from students on OWU issues? Read The Transcript! We are a student-run online publication, and we post new articles every Friday. Find our website here. Check out our Instagram @transcriptowu for…
OWU Connection News & Events
Today @ 3 p.m. – LBV Lecture Series with Marius Smit, Founder of Plastic Whale
Join impact entrepreneur Marius Smit during the OWU Connection Conference as he shares his extraordinary journey from a solo dreamer to the founder of Plastic Whale, a thriving social enterprise that’s turning plastic waste into powerful change. Today, Sept. 26,…
Today @ Noon – Join Us for Black Wall Street at the OWU Connection Conference!
Join us during the OWU Connection Conference for the 3rd Annual Black Wall Street! Each year, The Woltemade Center for Economics, Business and Entrepreneurship, OMSA, DEC OWU, and OWU Connection host a “Street Fair” featuring Black and minority-owned businesses in…
Oct. 15 @ 7:30 p.m. – Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. for the Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture Series featuring keynote speaker Michael Tiedemann ’93, CEO of AlTi Tiedemann Global. Mike was a Founding Partner, CEO, and Chairman of the Internal Investment Committee…
Vote Now for i-Qubed Lecture Presenters!
Which professors do you want to hear present 3-minute lectures at Ohio Wesleyan’s annual i³ (i-Qubed) event? Vote today by paper ballot, QR code, or online during the OWU Connection Conference. Winners will present Feb. 27, 2025, at the spring…
Today – Connection Conference! Explore the Schedule
Today’s the day! Click here for the Connection Conference schedule to plan your day, and we will see you soon! OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: OWU Connection Contact: Jill Hayes at connect@owu.edu
Tomorrow – Connection Conference!
Just one more sleep until the Connection Conference! Reminder: There are no classes tomorrow so that all students can attend the Conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about all of the internship, study abroad, research, and service experiences that…
Student News & Events
Never Miss a Deadline – Subscribe to the Academic Calendar
The Academic Calendar contains essential dates, such as registration, add/drop and withdraw deadlines, and semester start/end dates. Add it to your Google Calendar so you never miss an important deadline. How to Add the OWU Academic Calendar to Your Google Calendar: On your computer,…
Nov. 15 @ 5:30 p.m. – How to B.E.S
Join the Battling Elite Stars for an electrifying dance clinic like no other! “How to B.E.S.” is your ultimate guide to stepping up your dance game. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just starting, this event is designed to help…
Nov. 15 @ 7 p.m. – A Planting Party with Purpose
Join the Women in Science Club and Black Student Union for an evening of planting, connecting, and celebrating growth! Pick out your favorite mini succulent, herb, or flower, and bring it to life in your very own planter. Whether you…
Nov. 11 @ Noon – Share Some Food for Thought with Dr. v!
President vandenBerg will have lunch and hang out with students in the Ham-Wil Marketplace from noon to 1 p.m. on Nov. 11 to hear what you think of AVI Fresh, its new menu items, rotating chefs, and more. Have some…
Nov. 19 and 20 – Give Back and Create Cards for Local Seniors
Let’s make this holiday season extra special for our local seniors! The Woltemade Center Student Board invites you to an afternoon of fun, creativity, and giving back. Join us in the R.W. Corns Lobby in the Economics and Business department…
Nov. 12 @ 6:30 p.m.- World Horizons Meet and Mingle; Please come!
How do you correctly say Antigua? What is mining like in Rwanda? You can find out at the World Horizons display at Ham-Wil on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Atrium. Come meet and mingle with OWU’s newest…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Fall ’24 Cybersecurity Training Scheduled
All faculty and staff will receive the fall cybersecurity training via email on Monday, Oct. 28. This is a recommended training and takes less than 15 minutes to complete. The training module will be open through the end of this…
Former Staff Member Donna Tucker Savely Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Donna Tucker Savely, 86, passed away earlier this month. She had recently moved to Sebring, Florida, from Delaware, Ohio, where she resided for over 60 years. Donna worked at Ohio…
Former Staff Member Pam Besel Passes Away
We are sad to share that former OWU staff member Pam Besel passed away Oct. 20 in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Her family shares that Pam lived a full and giving life while dealing with Type 1 diabetes before she “joined…
University Classifieds
Free Upright Piano, Must be Moved Before Aug. 1
Free upright piano in the lobby of Mowry Alumni Center. We are doing a lobby refresh and need the piano moved by Aug. 1. If interested, please contact Dawn at dmpercer@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: University Advancement Contact: Dawn Percer at dmpercer@owu.edu
Cat Needs New Home
Jeri, a 2-year-old large, shorthair, neutered male cat, needs to find a new home ASAP. His owner is deceased. Jeri is all black with yellow eyes, is vaccinated and chipped, and is sweet and affectionate. Contact: Carol Neuman de Vegvar…
Win Prizes by Participating in Research
Participate in our research and get the chance to win exciting prizes, including stuffed toys, Rubik’s cubes, stickers, fidget spinners, self-care items, and more! Join us in a captivating exploration of the neural connection between cognitive control and video games…
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