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Campuswide News & Events
Today & Saturday – Join us for Mock Convention!
Ohio Wesleyan will select presidential and vice presidential candidates and approve a national Republican Party platform during OWU’s 2024 Mock Presidential Convention. The two-day event, replicating a U.S. nominating convention, will take place Feb. 23-24 in Gray Chapel. Everyone is…
Feb. 27 @12 p.m. – Let’s Talk Money: Master The Money You Make
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council (DEIC) is hosting a Financial Literacy Series open to all students, faculty, and staff. The Council is pleased to have Alvin Asiamah, one of the main founding partners of TSG Advice Partners, as the…
Feb. 27 @ 8 p.m. – Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra
The Performing Arts Department is excited to welcome Vaughn Wiester’s Famous Jazz Orchestra, comprised of 22 of central Ohio’s finest musicians who have come together every Monday evening on a semi-informal basis since 1997. They share their love of jazz,…
Feb. 26 – Science Center Parking Lot Closed for Light Pole Work
Campus Operations Notification: The Schimmel/Conrades Science Center parking lot will be closed for the day on Monday, Feb. 26, to allow crews to replace and fix light poles in the lot. To accommodate this work, the Department of Public Safety…
Feb. 22-26 @ Noon – YDSA Black History Month Tabling
YDSA will be tabling in Ham-Wil from noon-1 on Thursday (2/22), Friday (2/23), and Monday (2/26). As Black History Month comes to an end, we would like to share some Black writers who challenge our notions of capitalism, race, and…
March 2 @ 7 p.m. – Bishops Got Talent!
CPB presents Bishops Got Talent on Saturday March 2, from 7-9 p.m. in the Hamilton-Williams Campus Center, Benes Rooms! Join us for a night of music, laughter and fun! With free food from Cane’s, free T-shirts and LIVE music, this…
OWU Connection News & Events
Student News & Events
Sept. 18 @ Noon – Spatial Awareness with Buzzkill Mill
Join us this Wednesday from noon – 3 p.m. in the Zook Nook (first floor of HWCC) to collage and talk about social space, how it’s utilized, and who’s permitted to use it. Discussion will center on marginalized voices and…
Sept. 19 @ Noon – History Department Social
Join the History Department and Student Board for warm apple cider, coffee, donuts, and bagels! All are welcome, and it is a great opportunity to mingle with other potential history majors/minors! Meet in Elliot Hall, Room 101, from noon-1 p.m.…
Sept. 19 @ 9 p.m. – Late Night at Smith Karaoke
Residential Life will be hosting the second Late Night @ Smith on Sept. 19 from 9-11 p.m.! We will be hosting Karaoke on a volunteer basis at the Smith Stairs starting at 9 p.m. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Residential Life Contact:…
Sept. 20 @ Noon – PG Student Board Lunch and Learn, Elliott 101
Come eat lunch (Raising Cane’s) and discuss Election 2024: Voting How-To’s on Friday, Sept. 20, at noon in Elliott 101. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Politics and Government Contact: Deb Lovell at pg@owu.edu
Sept. 28 @ 1 p.m. – Group Hike Off-Campus!
The Bishop Way is hosting a group hike at Alum Creek State Park! Come enjoy the fall foliage! We’ll be hiking for around 2 hours, with breaks for games and discussions. Snacks and water will be provided. We will also…
Sept. 18 @ Noon – SOAN/SJ Social, Elliott Fourth Floor
Come catch up with the Sociology & Anthropology/Social Justice students and faculty on Sept. 18 at noon, Elliott Hall, fourth-floor lounge at the first SOAN/SJ Social of the 2024-2025 academic year! Lunch will be provided. All are welcome! OWU Sponsoring…
Faculty/Staff News & Events
Need To Process A Work-Related Concern Confidentially?
Remember that OWU now offers Ombuds Services to staff and faculty. This confidential and impartial service allows you to discuss a work situation you are dealing with and explore ways in which you might proceed. Problems don’t need to rise…
Former Instructor Diane Minns Passes Away
We are sad to share that former Ohio Wesleyan part-time instructor Diane M. Minns passed away Sept. 1. She was 63. Diane taught in spring 2022 and spring 2023 in OWU’s Department of Education. As her family shares in her…
Common App Workshop for High School Seniors
Do you know a high school senior who could use help navigating the Common Application for college? We have the solution! Students entering their senior year of high school are invited to register for an interactive Common Application Workshop led…
University Classifieds
KEY FOB FOUND IN PHILIPS HALL 009
Key Fob found in Phillips Hall 009. Will need to verify the make of the car. Please come to the Psychology Office, PH 52 to claim. OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Psychology Office Contact: Kandi Akers at psychology@owu.edu
Found: Collapsible blue umbrella
Information Services staff found a dark blue, collapsible umbrella on the lawn in front of University Hall. It has an umbrella pattern on it. If it’s yours, you may pick it up at the Help Desk on the lower level…
Found: Set of Keys in Merrick
Set of 4 University keys on a pink and blue elastic band found in Merrick. Please email mentors@owu.edu if you think that these are yours; they are also located at the Mentor deck. We are here from 10 am-4 pm…
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