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Campuswide News & Events
Today @ 4 p.m. – Fat Bear Week Brackets Due
The Tree House is sponsoring an OWU-specific version of the National Park Service’s Fat Bear Week, where people can vote on which of Katmai National Park’s brown bears have gained the most weight for their winter hibernation. From October 2…
Today @ Noon – Women in Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” w/ Nathan Minns
Learn about being a successful entrepreneur internationally! Attend Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series today at Noon at the Chappelear Drama Center. Students, Faculty, and Staff from All Majors and Departments are Invited! Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote…
Today @ 4 p.m. – Hayes Day Lecture on 1876 Election
Join us for “The World Turned Upside Down: The Election of 1876” by Josh Dubert, Historian at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum, focusing on parallels between Hayes’ election and today’s political climate. 4-5 p.m. today, Oct. 2, in…
Oct. 3 @ Noon – Careers in Law Panel, Fourth Floor Elliott
Hear Alum Michelle (Mulkern) Killkenny, partner, Kirkland and Ellis, and Andrew Lievense, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, both from the Class of 1999, discuss private and public career options. They will discuss lawyering in the private…
Tomorrow @ Noon – Women In Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: “Global Insights, Local Impact” w/ Nathan Minns
Become a successful entrepreneur internationally! Tomorrow attend Women In Entrepreneurship’s first speaker series at noon at the Chappelear Drama Center. Students, Faculty, and Staff from all majors and departments are invited! Nathan Minns is an internationally known keynote speaker, workshop…
Oct. 2 @ 7 p.m. – Challenging the System: Electoral Reform on the Ballot Panel
Join us Oct. 2 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Benes Rooms. This panel will engage the audience in the process of thinking through alternatives to the current electoral system as part of an effort to encourage participation in the electoral…
OWU Connection News & Events
Sept. 12 @ Noon – Join Us Today for the Pitch OWU Workshop!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Are you interested in participating in Pitch OWU but don’t know where to start? Join us for our Pitch…
Spring 2024 Travel Learning Applications – LIVE
Can you imagine studying Astronomy in Japan, Island Biology in the Galapagos, or Shakespeare in London? Here are the Spring 2024 Travel Learning Courses! ASTR 110 – Space Exploration: Past, Present, and Future; Dr. Robert Harmon: Japan (Tokyo and Kagoshima);…
Q&A Session: Exploring Medical, Dental, and Health Care Careers
Are you a first- or second-year student curious about a future in the healthcare field? Whether you are contemplating medical school, dental school, or any other health-related profession, we’ve got answers to your burning questions! Come and join us for…
Sept. 11 & 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – All Day Career Coach Drop-Ins
Build and perfect your resume at All Day Drop-Ins happening Sept. 11 & 12. These drop-ins are a great way to prepare for the upcoming Career & Grad School Fair. Career Coaches will be in Slocum 207 from 9 a.m.-5…
Now Accepting Applications for Pitch OWU!
Do you have a big idea? Do you have a solution to a problem that you believe could change the world? Calling all OWU Students to apply for Pitch OWU, sponsored by The Woltemade Center! Compete against peers in various…
Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Annual Career & Grad School Fair
Save the date! The annual Career and Grad School Fair is happening on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Over 90 registrants are scheduled to attend including diverse graduate schools, professional programs, and employers looking to recruit and hire OWU students. The full…
Student News & Events
April 15 @ 5 p.m. – Interfaith Easter Celebration
Join us on the JAYwalk on Tuesday, April 15, from 5-7 p.m. for a house project celebrating Easter! There will be prizes, an egg hunt, free food, and egg dyeing! All faith, spiritual, and non-faith traditions are welcome! For questions,…
April 17 @ Noon – Student Involvement Office Focus Group – We Want Your Feedback
The Student Involvement Office is hosting an in-person focus group to learn more about your involvement experience on campus! We are interested in understanding how we can better craft our programs, events, and services to support students during their time…
April 17 @ 7 p.m. – Worship Night
On Thursday, April 17, from 7-8 p.m., Cru is hosting a time of worship in the Welch basement. All are welcome and encouraged to come, regardless of practice, sect, or denomination. Come and praise — or if singing isn’t your…
April 21 @ 1 p.m. – History Paper Awards Submission Deadline
Are you eligible to win a History Paper Award? These awards are based upon a paper you have already written (or are writing) for an OWU History Class. Please keep in mind, this is NOT something you create now. (Eligible…
April 24 @ 5:15 p.m. – Spanish Soirée!
Join the students of Spanish 499 for an evening of storytelling, music, and live performance inspired by the timeless tales of 17th-century Spanish writer María de Zayas. Experience the voices of the past brought to life on stage. Thursday, April…
LGBTQIA2S+ Community Gathering and Support Space
Counseling Services, in partnership with the Chaplain’s Office, will be offering a Community Gathering & Support Space for LGBTQIA2S+ Students and Allies. This is a space created for students who may be feeling more stressed due to recent events and…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Due March 29 @ Noon – Submit to April News for OWU Families Monthly Email
We are accepting submissions for the April edition of News for OWU Families. Please submit news for parents and families using this News for OWU Families form by the deadline, noon Friday, March 29. For the April edition, please consider submitting information about awards ceremonies, recognition programs, special…
OWU Joins Open Education Network Through Ohio Five
OWU Libraries is pleased to announce our recent membership in the Open Education Network (OEN) through the auspices of the CODEX Program of the Five Colleges of Ohio (OH5). A cornerstone of OEN’s work is the Open Textbook Library, which has grown…
‘Understanding Your Benefits’ Virtual Session at Noon on Tuesday, March 26!
Are you new to OWU benefits, or curious how the High Deductible plan with the HSA plan works? Do you know the benefit year runs July 1 through June 30 for all plans? Do you know your deductibles all reset…
University Classifieds
Seeking Nepali, Somali, and Spanish Interpreters
Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS) is seeking candidates interested in full or part-time staff positions as interpreters of Nepali, Somali and Spanish. For details, please go to OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Community Service Learning Center. Contact: Sally Leber at ssleber@owu.edu.
Found Beats Earpiece and Case
The case and a single earpiece for a set of Beats earpieces have been found in the weight room. If you lost yours, please contact cdparker@owu.edu. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Ohio Wesleyan University Contact: Colin Parker at cdparker@owu.edu
The OWU Creative Writing Club Needs You!
The NEW OWU Creative Writing Club (CWC) is seeking ambitious students interested in fostering a cultivating learning environment for fellow aspiring writers in the community! Potential positions in the club include Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please contact me at…
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